Shaker Youth Collaborative youth programming and funding
Shaker Heights
Summary
The Youth Center faces an $80,000 funding gap after county and foundation cuts, has cut a staff position, and asked the City and schools to raise their long-flat funding — currently $69,500 from the City and $100,000 from the district.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The City currently gives $69,500; the Youth Center is asking for roughly a $25,000 increase to help close an $80,000 gap.
About 370 students in Shaker schools and 115 in out-of-school programs — including kids in crisis who rely on school-based social workers.
Without new funding, more social worker positions could be cut, leaving Lomond — the biggest elementary school — without full-time coverage.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026
David Crampton thanked the city for supporting the Youth Collaborative — a partnership with the Library, Schools, Christ Church, and Youth Center providing safe activities for teens.
City Council (Work) - Sep 24, 2026
The city, schools and library are working together to give teens more enrichment options, after-school programming and community spaces. Summer 2026 events drew nearly 300 young people, and the next push is figuring out how to fund and sustain the effort long-term.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 27, 2026
The Youth Center faces an $80,000 funding gap after county and foundation cuts, has cut a staff position, and asked the City and schools to raise their long-flat funding — currently $69,500 from the City and $100,000 from the district.
Culture & Engagement Committee - Jul 16, 2026
Updates on the Shaker Youth Collaborative, a program supporting youth engagement in the city.
Parks & Recreation Committee - Jul 1, 2026
A city-schools-library-community partnership is working to expand after-school and teen programs. Youth said they want creative arts, life skills, and drop-in recreation, but transportation and cost keep many from participating. The group plans a shared program calendar and joint funding efforts.
Culture & Engagement Committee - May 21, 2026
A presentation was scheduled on the Shaker Youth Collaborative, which connects local young people with city and community programming. Residents with teens may want to follow what opportunities come out of it.
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