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Physicians and nurses travel to Michigan to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleveland Clinic caregivers traveled to Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System to provide assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaving from Avon Hospital, the caregivers were given an enthusiastic send-off from Cleveland Clinic senior leadership as well as an outpouring of support from fellow employees and the community. The City ... Read More »

When Lorain County Community College moved to online class delivery last month in response to the coronavirus pandemic, many students weren’t sure what to do, as many do not have access to technology at home and rely on the college’s computer labs to complete their work. But LCCC faculty had anticipated this need and was already gathering donated and refurbished computers through the ... Read More »

When Kara and Balint got married last Saturday, social distancing meant no wedding reception. What a surprise it was when prospective wedding guests refused to let the shutdown rain on their parade. So, friends got together with Westlake City Councilman Nick Nunnari to stage a real parade that went past the bride’s family home on Rechner Drive! A fire truck ... Read More »

“I strongly believe in philanthropy and foundation work” says Amy McMaken. She became an active member of the Community West Foundation in 2017 and, just a year later, was invited to join the Board of Directors. “The more I found out about Community West Foundation, it was easy to say yes,” she admitted. Amy recently took on a leadership role ... Read More »

The City of Avon teamed with the Kevin Love Fund Friday morning, April 7, at The Tree House located at Olde Avon Village to support health care workers. The Kevin Love Fund donated lunches to the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Mayor Jensen, Avon Hospital President Dr. Rebecca Starck and members of Avon’s Safety Forces were on hand. An escort of city ... Read More »

The City of Westlake is encouraging one and all to take part in the annual Westlake in Bloom 2020 gardening event. The friendly competition is among residents, organizations, and businesses in the Westlake community. Each spring a call goes out for entries for categories ranging from window boxes to entire yards, from private residences to corporate campuses. Judging takes place ... Read More »

The communities of Avon and Avon Lake have teamed this week to launch a campaign called the Covid-19 Heroes Fund. It has has been created to support our front line workers who work tirelessly to protect our residents. The Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MercyHealth are participating with these two communities to show their gratitude toward these hospitals and their ... Read More »

Happy birthday to all-time great Westlake High football player John Kolesar! The Demon standout led Westlake High to SWC titles, a 10-0 season and state playoff berth back in the 80’s before going on to star at the University at Michigan. As a Wolverine, Kolesar gained legendary status for his play, including a 77-yard game-clinching TD pass from Jim Harbaugh ... Read More »

Community West Foundation has released its 2019 Annual Report. In a cover letter, President & CEO Marty Uhle encourages all to reflect back on a success year and to look together towards tomorrow and a new beginning. Dear Supporters and Friends, The Community West Foundation team acknowledges the struggles you may be facing during this pandemic. It is our sincere hope that ... Read More »

Joseph’s Home has been awarded a $6,000 grant from Community West Foundation, increasing this year’s total support from the foundation to $38,000. Since awarding its first grant to Joseph’s Home in 2007, Community West Foundation has provided more than $334,000 to assist medically-fragile men experiencing homelessness in Northeast Ohio. “We are grateful for our long-standing partnership with Community West Foundation,” ... Read More »