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May 19, 2026
Cleveland Jewish News – Providence House Luncheon Celebrates Achievements
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March 20, 2026
Cleveland Jewish News – Rooted in Service: Providence House
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March 19, 2026
WOSU – Fascinating Ohio: a Crisis Nursery Director, an Artist and Service Dog Trainer
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March 2, 2026
Shaker Square Alliance Newsletter – Providence House Receives Recognition for Historic Preservation to Weizer Building
Shaker Square Alliance Newsletter - Providence House Receives Recognition for Historic Preservation to Weizer BuildingProvidence House is receiving the Award of Excellence for Façade Restoration from the…
February 23, 2026
Cleveland Jewish News – Give With Intention: How to Choose the Right Charity
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December 15, 2025
Cleveland.com – Akron-Born Singer John Vincent III Returns Home, Raises Money for Providence House
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December 12, 2025
Cleveland Browns News – Providence House Celebrates 25th Year of Deck the House Fundraiser
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December 10, 2025
Cleveland.com – DeWine Directs Over $13.4 million in Welfare Funds to Ohio Community Groups
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December 10, 2025
WTAM – Bloomdaddy & Natalie Leek Share Exciting News from the 30th Annual Deck the House Benefit Auction
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December 9, 2025
Cleveland Browns – DE Alex Wright Voted Browns 2025 Ed Block Courage Award Recipient
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December 9, 2025
News 5 – Browns DE Alex Wright Receives Ed Block Courage Award
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December 9, 2025
WKYC – Gov. Mike DeWine Boosts Ohio Nonprofits with TANF Funds to Aid Families & Workforce Development
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December 8, 2025
WTAM – Bloomdaddy & Natalie Leek Preview the 30th Annual Deck the House Benefit Auction!
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December 3, 2025
WTAM – Bloomdaddy Shares the Latest Deck the House Benefit Auction Updates!
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November 3, 2025
WTAM – Bloomdaddy Talks to Natalie Leek on Providence House Happenings
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November 3, 2025
WTAM – Bloomdaddy Talks to Natalie Leek on Providence House Happenings
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October 28, 2025
WKYC – Cleveland Browns Guard Joel Bitonio Helps Unveil New Providence House Playground
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October 28, 2025
WKYC – Cleveland Browns Guard Joel Bitonio Helps Unveil New Providence House Playground
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October 18, 2025
Cleveland Jewish News – Next Generation of Donors Need to Be Cultivated
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October 18, 2025
Cleveland Jewish News – Next Generation of Donors Need to Be Cultivated
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September 26, 2025
Crain’s – Cleveland Nonprofit Stakes Out East Side Presence with $18M Development
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September 26, 2025
Crain’s – Cleveland Nonprofit Stakes Out East Side Presence with $18M Development
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July 14, 2025
WTAM – Providence House “Stuff the Truck” At Progressive Field
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July 14, 2025
WTAM – Providence House “Stuff the Truck” At Progressive Field
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June 30, 2025
Crain’s – Natalie Leek Named Notable Leader in Philanthropy 2025
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June 13, 2025
Cleveland Jewish News – Stuff the Truck Donation Drive for Providence House
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May 8, 2025
Cleveland Jewish News – Dolans Receive Maltz Heritage Award for Community Impact
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May 2, 2025
Faith Flash – Community Corner Feature on Providence House
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May 1, 2025
Cleveland Jewish News – Horvitz YouthAbility Among Providence House Honorees
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April 18, 2025
NBC4 Columbus – A Safe Space for When Times are Hard
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March 25, 2025
Today’s Family Magazine – Providence House Provides Services & Programs to Families in Crisis
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March 12, 2025
News 5 – ‘You’re Hurting the Kids.’ Crooks Steal Child Transport Van from Providence House. Fundraising Now Underway.
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February 27, 2025
News 5 – ‘This is life-saving.’ Providence House Crisis Nursery Expands to East Side with New Facility
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February 25, 2025
Fox 8 – Non-Profit Nursery Supports Women, Children in Crisis
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February 10, 2025
Cleveland.com – Providence House Crisis Nursery Expands to Cleveland’s East Side, to Help Families
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January 28, 2025
Signal Cleveland – Providence House to Open East Side Crisis Nursery in February
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November 10, 2024
WTAM – Deck The House to Benefit Providence House at Huntington Bank Field
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October 18, 2024
95.5 The Fish – A Look Inside the New Providence House East Campus
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July 12, 2024
3 News – Providence House, Inc. to Open New Location in Cleveland
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July 12, 2024
WTAM – WTAM & The Guardians Team Up To Stuff The Truck For Providence House
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April 29, 2024
Crain’s – Nonprofits Grapple with Increased Demand for Services Amidst Decline in Fundraising Support
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April 1, 2024
SHAD – Providence House Opens Buckeye-Shaker Campus
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December 11, 2023
Crain’s – Jane Cronin Named Notable Nonprofit Board Leader 2023
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December 5, 2023
Cleveland Browns – Anthony Walker Jr. Voted Browns 2023 Ed Block Courage Award Recipient
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November 1, 2023
Cleveland Jewish News – Providence House Completes New Crisis Nursery East Campus
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October 23, 2023
Cleveland Jewish News – Do Homework on Nonprofit Before Making Donation
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September 29, 2023
KSAT – Crisis Nurseries Needed in San Antonio
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May 12, 2023
3 News – The Power of Inspiration: A Special Mother’s Day Shopping Spree for Two Deserving Providence House Moms
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May 10, 2023
News 5 – Music Program Hits a High Note with the Children of Providence House
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April 24, 2023
News 5 – ‘Pinwheel Garden’ in Huntington Park Honors Child Abuse Awareness Month
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December 13, 2022
Cleveland Browns – Jack Conklin Voted Browns 2022 Ed Block Courage Award Recipient
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May 10, 2022
News 5 – Formula Shortage Has Parents, Pediatricians, and Crisis Nursery Concerned
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May 6, 2022
WTAM – Guardian’s Pitcher Surprises Providence House Moms with Target Shopping Spree
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April 25, 2022
Crain’s – Providence House CFO Named Notable in Finance
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April 8, 2022
News 5 – East Campus Crisis Nursery Groundbreaking
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March 1, 2022
Crain’s – Providence House Receives New Market Tax Credits for East Side Expansion
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July 30, 2021
Cavs Players Score with a Purpose to Help Raise Over $17,000 for Community Grants from the Cavaliers Community Foundation
Cavs Players Score with a Purpose to Help Raise Over $17,000 for Community Grants from the Cavaliers Community FoundationAuthor: Cleveland Cavaliers During the Cavs 2020-21 season, every dunk shot made by a…
June 16, 2021
Natalie Leek on “Great.com Talks With” Podcast
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March 31, 2021
Natalie Leek on Wills and Snyder in the Morning
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December 9, 2020
Nick Chubb voted Browns 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient
Nick Chubb voted Browns 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipientCleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb has been selected by his teammates as the Browns’ 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. The Ed Block Courage…
December 6, 2020
See shoes Browns players will wear vs. Titans for My Cause, My Cleats campaign
See shoes Browns players will wear vs. Titans for My Cause, My Cleats campaignCLEVELAND, Ohio – Browns players will be participating in the NFL’s annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign Sunday before and…
November 1, 2020
Meet our Week 8 Hats Off To Our Heroes Gameday Experience winner
Meet our Week 8 Hats Off To Our Heroes Gameday Experience winnerAuthor: Cleveland Browns Ashley, a native of Westlake, is the Director of Programming and Clinical Operations at Providence House. At the start…
July 9, 2020
UnitedHealthcare Donates Nearly $600,000 to Nonprofits in Ohio
UnitedHealthcare Donates Nearly $600,000 to Nonprofits in OhioFunding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social…
May 1, 2020
Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awards $500,000
Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awards $500,000Author: Lydia Coutré In its fifth round of weekly grants, the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund distributed $498,308 to 11…
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announces fifth round of relief grants
COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announces fifth round of relief grantsAuthor: FRESHWATER STAFF A fifth round of weekly grants totaling $498,308 for 11 Cleveland-area nonprofit groups was announced Friday, April…
April 29, 2020
Natalie Leek on Wills and Snyder in the Morning
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March 24, 2020
Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood is getting ready for millions of dollars of new investment, shaped by the community
Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood is getting ready for millions of dollars of new investment, shaped by the communityBy: Kevin Barry CLEVELAND — The boarded up Moreland Theater and nearby storefronts along Buckeye…
March 22, 2020
Social media, internet play key roles in fundraising
Social media, internet play key roles in fundraisingSocial media and the internet have affected almost everything in our lives. But for philanthropic endeavors, that isn’t always a bad thing. According to…
February 27, 2020
United Way of Greater Cleveland hits reset button, announces new primary focus on poverty
United Way of Greater Cleveland hits reset button, announces new primary focus on povertyCLEVELAND — The United Way of Greater Cleveland has announced major changes are coming to are coming to the organization…
December 18, 2019
Highland County Board of DD earns grant from Governor DeWine’s Office of Children’s Initiatives
Highland County Board of DD earns grant from Governor DeWine’s Office of Children’s InitiativesOhio Governor Mike DeWine’s Office of Children’s Initiatives announced Wednesday that 18 organizations serving…
December 13, 2019
KNR Spreads Holiday Cheer Through 12 Days of Christmas Giving
KNR Spreads Holiday Cheer Through 12 Days of Christmas GivingAKRON, Ohio, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The law firm Kisling, Nestico & Redick (KNR)…
December 13, 2019
Cleveland law firm pays $5,000 for layaways, has toys delivered in time for Christmas
Cleveland law firm pays $5,000 for layaways, has toys delivered in time for ChristmasCLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland law firm finishing up their “12 days of Christmas Giving” donated $5,000 to pay…
December 10, 2019
Browns select teammate Juston Burris as Ed Block Courage Award winner
Browns select teammate Juston Burris as Ed Block Courage Award winnerSafety Juston Burris has been selected by his teammates as the Browns’ 2019 Ed Block Courage Award winner, the team announced Dec.……
December 10, 2019
S Juston Burris voted Browns 2019 Ed Block Courage Award recipient
S Juston Burris voted Browns 2019 Ed Block Courage Award recipientCleveland Browns S Juston Burris has been selected by his teammates as the Browns’ 2019 Ed Block Courage Award. The Ed Block Courage Award is…
October 24, 2019
Philanthropy careers offers personal inspiration
Philanthropy careers offers personal inspirationPhilanthropy professionals and fundraisers may perform many different functions in the nonprofit world – from organizing events and designing campaigns to…
September 9, 2019
Contractors put competition aside to build new porch for local non-profit
Contractors put competition aside to build new porch for local non-profitCLEVELAND — Putting competition aside in the name of charity, a group of contractors and home remodeling professionals donated their…
July 28, 2019
Alert organizations of planned gifts
Alert organizations of planned giftsAlerting an organization of a planned gift before death has many benefits for donors and organizations alike. According to Joel Fox, chief development officer at the Menorah…
July 10, 2019
The United Way of Greater Cleveland has a new strategy for tackling poverty head-on
The United Way of Greater Cleveland has a new strategy for tackling poverty head-onThere are many amazing nonprofits in Northeast Ohio, and Providence House is chief among them. Founded in 1981, the nonprofit…
May 23, 2019
Cavs and Rust-Oleum Renovate Outdoor Court at Providence House
Cavs and Rust-Oleum Renovate Outdoor Court at Providence HouseAfter funding the construction of the outdoor basketball court at Providence House in 2012, the Cavaliers teamed up with their partner Rust-Oleum…
May 21, 2019
Garden experts build sensory garden for kids at Providence House
Garden experts build sensory garden for kids at Providence HouseThe children who come through Providence House—a crisis nursery providing free, voluntaryemergency shelter to children living in crisis…
May 21, 2019
New Flower, Edible Garden at Providence House
New Flower, Edible Garden at Providence HouseBy Roxanne Washington, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio – Children sheltered at Providence House in Ohio City are enjoying a sensory garden filled with colorful…
April 29, 2019
Children’s Bureau Announces Providence House 2019 Champion for Preventing Child Maltreatment
Children's Bureau Announces Providence House 2019 Champion for Preventing Child MaltreatmentBy Jerry Milner, Associate Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau and Acting Commissioner of the Administration on…
April 17, 2019
Natalie Leek-Nelson on Wills & Snyder in the Morning
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April 17, 2019
Providence House to open second campus on East Side
Providence House to open second campus on East SideProvidence House, a crisis nursery, will open a second campus in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood, growing its capacity to care for children and…
March 29, 2019
Providence House Recognized As An Exemplary Program By ARCH
Providence House Recognized As An Exemplary Program By ARCHCLEVELAND – Providence House, a crisis nursery committed to ending child abuse and neglect, was recognized as one of thirteen programs in the…
February 20, 2019
How Baker Mayfield’s tweet helped raise money for Providence House
How Baker Mayfield’s tweet helped raise money for Providence HouseAuthor: John Hillbery Baker Mayfield’s influence has electrified Cleveland Browns fans. This is a recounting of my first-hand experience with…
February 2, 2019
Dominion Energy Makes Contribution to Providence House
Dominion Energy Makes Contribution to Providence HouseAs part of its ongoing commitment to communities, Dominion Energy, parent company of Dominion Energy Ohio, is contributing a $10,000 Critical Community…
January 31, 2019
Baker Mayfield on work with Providence House: “I don’t want credit for charity work, just want kids to live normal lives”
Baker Mayfield on work with Providence House: "I don’t want credit for charity work, just want kids to live normal lives"CLEVELAND — Quarterback Baker Mayfield gave the Cleveland Browns’ fans plenty of reason…
January 24, 2019
North Olmsted Junior Women’s Club: Women helping women
North Olmsted Junior Women's Club: Women helping womenThe North Olmsted Junior Women’s Club has been serving the city and surrounding communities in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties for over 75 years. The…
January 10, 2019
Saint Luke’s Foundation announces $4.4 Million in grants
Saint Luke's Foundation announces $4.4 Million in grantsSaint Luke’s Foundation’s board of trustees approved about $4.4 million in grants to 25 organizations in the foundation’s third round…
June 5, 2018
Natalie Leek-Nelson on Wills & Snyder WTAM 1100- Fill the Truck 2018
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April 4, 2018
Natalie Leek-Nelson on Wills & Snyder WTAM 1100
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April 2, 2018
Help and Hope in Ohio – Ohio Attorney General
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December 22, 2017
PH as a Community Resource – “Prosecutor: Mother of 5-year-old boy found buried in yard refused to get medical treatment for him”
PH as a Community Resource - "Prosecutor: Mother of 5-year-old boy found buried in yard refused to get medical treatment for him"Author: News 5 Staff, Homa Bash CLEVELAND – The mother accused of killing…
December 18, 2017
FirstEnergy Foundation Surprises 40 Non-Profit Agencies in Ohio with $1,000 Gifts of the Season Donations
FirstEnergy Foundation Surprises 40 Non-Profit Agencies in Ohio with $1,000 Gifts of the Season DonationsAKRON, Ohio, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The FirstEnergy Foundation has presented surprise Gifts…
December 6, 2017
Kevin Zeitler’s battle through thumb injury exemplified why he’s emerged as ‘exceptional leader’
Kevin Zeitler’s battle through thumb injury exemplified why he’s emerged as ‘exceptional leader’Author: Patrick Maks CLEVELAND — Kevin Zeitler wasn’t even halfway into the Browns’ season opener against…
October 3, 2017
WTAM hosts ‘Stuff the Truck’ for Providence House
WTAM hosts ‘Stuff the Truck' for Providence HouseAuthor: WKYC Staff CLEVELAND — The community is joining together again to lend a hand toward a good cause. WTAM 1100 is hosting a “Stuff the Truck”…
August 3, 2017
Cleveland Indians wives maintain strong involvement in local charities
Cleveland Indians wives maintain strong involvement in local charitiesAuthor: Marc Bona, cleveland.com Read the Full Article
April 14, 2017
Cleveland Indians’ Larry Doby Youth Fund grant recipients announced
Cleveland Indians' Larry Doby Youth Fund grant recipients announcedAuthor: Marc Bona CLEVELAND, Ohio – Eighteen Northeast Ohio non-profit groups have been named beneficiaries of the Larry Doby Youth…
April 5, 2017
Natalie Leek-Nelson on Wills & Snyder WTAM 1100
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April 1, 2017
Natalie Leek-Nelson with Ed “Flash” Ferenc Cleveland’s Star 102
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November 30, 2016
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February 18, 2016
Cleveland mother goes to extreme measures to protect kids
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December 14, 2012
Providence House Expands To Help More Children
Providence House Expands To Help More ChildrenAuthor: Jim McIntyre, CBS Radio The ribbon has been cut for phase one of the “Protect the Promise” expansion at Providence House. The crisis nursery opened its…
December 11, 2012
Children in need who’ve already been born could use a hand, too
Children in need who've already been born could use a hand, tooAuthor: Regina Brett, The Plain Dealer Babies need your help. Living, breathing, crying babies. I thought of them when I read that Ohio Senate…
November 27, 2012
A place to turn for help
A place to turn for helpThe Providence House in Cleveland offers assistance to parents who are going through a crisis. “Typically moms call because they’re homeless or utilities have been turned…
September 1, 2012
Kids at the Center of Her Mission
Kids at the Center of Her MissionAuthor: Ben Westhoff, AB ’99 Many parents are fortunate enough to have a support system for their children. If there’s an emergency, they can count on family or friends to look…
August 24, 2012
Providence House CEO Natalie Leek-Nelson leads with vision, compassion and skill
Providence House CEO Natalie Leek-Nelson leads with vision, compassion and skillAuthor: Chuck Yarborough, The Plain Dealer Natalie Leek-Nelson doesn’t look at the world in a normal way. Artists, teachers…
July 18, 2012
My Town: Volunteers to Build New Providence House Playground
My Town: Volunteers to Build New Providence House PlaygroundAuthor: Jacque Jovic, FOX 8 Cleveland CLEVELAND, Ohio – More than 200 volunteers will pitch in on Friday, July 20 to build a playground for the…
April 26, 2012
Providence House breaks ground on expansion to better serve families in crisis
Providence House breaks ground on expansion to better serve families in crisisAuthor: Lee Chilcote, Freshwater Cleveland Providence House, the first crisis nursery in Ohio and one of only 70 similar facilities…
April 25, 2012
Providence House needs help protecting children
Providence House needs help protecting childrenAuthor: Regina Brett, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — Every time I get to tuck my grandbabies in bed, I whisper to them how much they are loved.…
April 10, 2012
Natalie’s Interview with Willis and Snyder, WTAM
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April 3, 2012
Providence House breaks ground on its biggest expansion
Providence House breaks ground on its biggest expansionAuthor: Tonya Sams, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — Providence House will celebrate the expansion of its West 32nd Street campus with a…