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How can COVID-19 be stopped among homeless communities? One Ohio city looks to hotels
This article is part of the Northeast Ohio Solutions Journalism Collaborative, a project composed of 16 Greater Cleveland news outlets including Eye on Ohio, which covers the whole state. To support us, please sign up for our free newsletter or text 216-867-6327. By Ginger Christ and Rachel Dissell A cherry-colored 10-speed rests inside the door…
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Kindred care: Congolese refugee community takes care of its own, and others, during COVID-19
By Sydney Kornegay Every Wednesday afternoon, members of the Congolese Community of Greater Cleveland (CCGC) in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood file onto Elijah Kidjana’s porch to grab donated boxes of fruit and vegetables. Some have lost their jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns. Others are searching for ways to feed children who can no longer access free…
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Families weigh the risks of sending a loved one to a nursing home during the coronavirus pandemic
By Rachel Dissell Data analysis and Graphics by Cid Standifer In early March, just as Ohioans were learning about the first cases of novel coronavirus in the state, Anna Bondar’s grandfather fell at his Cleveland home. Luckily, the 92-year old, who lives with dementia, wasn’t injured badly. The tight-knit family started to discuss the possibility…
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The Uphill Battle Ohio Job Seekers Face
Buckeyes Battle Uneven Playing Field; COVID-19 exacerbates trends; Women and Young Workers Hit Particularly Hard By Kevin Williams Graphics by Cid Standifer Note: this article has been updated to include previously unavailable nursing home data. Carmine Ballard graduated from The Ohio State University in 2016, with two Bachelor of Arts degrees— one in Psychology, another…
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