Bellefaire JCB

09/02/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness and remind each other that help is available and recovery is possible. Check in with your loved ones, stay connected, and offer a listening ear. A small gesture like a message, a call, or showing up can truly make a life-saving difference. 💜

By learning the warning signs, encouraging open conversations, and normalizing seeking support, we can create a culture where no one feels they have to struggle alone.

Want to take action? SAMHSA’s ***dePreventionMonth toolkit is full of resources to help you learn more and get involved: samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention-month

08/29/2025

Middle school can be a time of big changes and new pressures — but it’s also the perfect time to build the social and emotional skills that set the foundation for long-term success and well-being. That’s what Bellefaire's CORE program is all about!

Throughout the program, students explored topics like managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and staying grounded in stressful situations. One of the most powerful moments? Hearing students share what they learned about peace — from staying calm and listening to others, to feeling safe being themselves.

We’re so proud of this first group and all the growth they’ve shown. We can’t wait to continue this important work and support even more youth across Northeast Ohio!

08/27/2025

💭 “I could never foster—I’d get too attached.”
We hear this a lot. And while it’s true that you may form a strong bond, that’s exactly what many foster youth need: someone who cares deeply.

Fostering isn’t about avoiding attachment—it’s about showing up with love, even if it’s temporary. 💜

Before placement, foster parents are informed of the case plan—whether it’s reunification, adoption, or another path—so you’ll always know what to expect.

Don’t let the fear of getting attached stop you from making a difference. Become a foster parent today. bellefairejcb.org/FosterCare

08/26/2025

🎉 Join Bellefaire for Super Sunday Kickoff on Sunday, September 7!

Super Sunday is more than just a fundraiser — it’s a day to come together, celebrate what makes Jewish Cleveland so special, and make a real impact.

Here’s what’s happening:
• 10 AM – 4 PM | Join friends and family in raising critical dollars for the community’s most important needs 🚩
• 12 PM | Enjoy a delicious kosher lunch
• 1 – 4 PM | Family fun with kids' activities, a community village, and ice cream 🍦
• 4 PM | Celebrate together at the closing ceremony & Grand Total reveal

Register now at: www.jewishcleveland.org

08/22/2025

🎉 Welcome back, Monarch students!
We were so excited to see all of our Monarch Center for Autism students back for their first week of school—we hope it was a great one.

Here’s to a new school year full of growth, learning, and amazing accomplishments. Let’s make it the best one yet! 📚

08/21/2025

What does peace mean to you?

We asked our CORE students, and their answers were powerful.

"People engaging with each other, having fun, everybody just feels at harmony and feels safe."
“Peace is working together.”
“I show peace through kindness.”

In CORE, students learned real-world skills to manage conflict, avoid violence, and build stronger, more peaceful communities. They also discovered how creativity can be a powerful tool for connection and change.

Watch the video to hear what peace means to them—you might be inspired to think about your own definition!

08/20/2025

Myth: CPS and foster care are just about separating families.
Fact: The goal is to keep families together & get back on track—safely. 💜

Foster care offers a temporary, caring home while parents work toward reunification. It’s about healing and support, not separation.

As Ms. Alma Woodard, Home Approver/Trainer at Alternative Family Services, puts it:
“The goal of the child welfare system and the foster care agency is to provide safety, permanency and well-being for children and their biological families.”

Want to make a difference? Learn more about becoming a foster parent:
bellefairejcb.org/fostercare

08/15/2025

We are so grateful to our friends at Knuth's for supporting our Annual Back to School Supply Drive!

Knuth’s is offering shoppers a discount when you bring in a donation! Your support will help students start the school year confident and ready to learn.

Thank you to Knuth's for showing how local businesses can make a big impact!

Donate school supplies & get 20% off 1 item! We've made it easy with our curated list—stop in today! ✏️

08/15/2025

Bellefaire’s Street Outreach Team had a great time connecting with the community at a recent outreach event hosted by our partners at Care Alliance!

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to team up with such a passionate organization. Every event like this helps strengthen our connection to the community and expand the impact we can make—together.

08/14/2025

Celebrate the Jewish community at One World Day!

One World Day, hosted by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, is a vibrant celebration that brings together people from all backgrounds. The Jewish community, as proud stewards of the oldest cultural garden, is excited to take part in the festivities. Enjoy Israeli music, dancing, crafts, snacks, games, and more.

Sunday, August 24 | 11 AM – 6 PM
📍 Hebrew Cultural Garden (along East Blvd & MLK Blvd)
Free and open to all!

Want to march with the Jewish delegation? Register here: www.jewishcleveland.org

08/14/2025

Monarch Center for Autism is hiring Speech Language Pathologists!

Are you passionate about helping children and teens with autism communicate, grow, and thrive? Monarch is looking for caring, dedicated professionals to join their supportive and collaborative team.

Here, your work makes a real impact every single day.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Learn more and apply: https://www.bellefairejcb.org/Employment-Overview

08/13/2025

Last Tuesday, Bellefaire’s Street Outreach team joined the National Night Out Against Crime at Steelyard Commons!

Hosted by the Cleveland Police and the City of Cleveland, this free, family-friendly event creates a space for neighbors, law enforcement, and community organizations to come together, build trust, and strengthen connections.

National Night Out is all about promoting safer neighborhoods through partnership, unity, and community spirit — and we’re proud to be a part of it!