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Step Forward applauds Governor Mike DeWine’s renewed focus on Ohio children and families
At the 2023 State of the State address, Governor Mike DeWine announced his commitment to supporting Ohioans and giving them the tools to...
Feb 6, 2023


Step Forward offers tax preparation & free tax preparer certification training
The state’s largest Community Action Agency is offering income-eligible Cuyahoga County residents assistance with filing taxes. Step...
Jan 26, 2023


Step Forward’s Energy Assistance Program applications available ahead of dangerous cold
Employees at Step Forward's Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) are processing hundreds of applications as Northeast Ohio prepares for...
Dec 22, 2022


Step Forward Relocates Neighborhood Opportunity Center
This week, Step Forward opened its newly relocated East Neighborhood Opportunity Center (NOC) location at 763 East 200th Street in...
Oct 12, 2022


Step Forward Proud Part of Reimagined Network
Step Forward leverages relationships across our community, state and nation to serve those in need with dignity and compassion to help...
Sep 12, 2022


Summer Cooling Program to end Sept. 30th
Cuyahoga County, OH – It has been a successful Summer season so far for Step Forward’s Home Energy Assistance Program. Throughout a...
Sep 2, 2022


Step Forward Releases New RFP: Snow Removal
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Proposals must be Emailed to GPOlivier@stepforwardtoday.org. The deadline for submission is 12 noon August 30th,...
Jul 1, 2022


Step Forward HEAP Office issues Scam Alert
Attention Step Forward HEAP clients. A scam is circulating where someone posing as a representative of HEAP requests your debit or credit...
Mar 25, 2022


Step Forward Releases New RFP: Copiers, Printers and Digital Storage
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Sealed proposals will be received at Step Forward, 1801 Superior Avenue, Suite 400 Cleveland, OH 44114 until 12...
Mar 11, 2022


Step Forward Energy Assistance Introduces New Water Assistance Program
Step Forward and the Ohio Department of Development will assist eligible Cuyahoga County residents with paying water and wastewater bills...
Jan 20, 2022


Public Notification of CSBG Application
Step forward announces that its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) application for program years 2022 and 2023 is available for review...
Dec 1, 2021


2020-2021 Year in Review
Step Forward is happy to share its 2020-2021 summarized Year in Review report. This report highlights the impact Step Forward programs...
Nov 23, 2021


Step Forward to Host November Virtual Job Fair
On Wednesday, November 17th, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Step Forward will partner with Buckeye Health Plan to host a virtual job...
Nov 12, 2021


Step Forward’s HEAP Winter Crisis Program Begins November 1, 2021
The Winter Crisis Program helps eligible Greater Cleveland residents that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected, or...
Oct 27, 2021


Step Forward Releases New RFP: Invitation for Bid for Pre-Employment Background Screening Services
Proposals will be received by Step Forward, formerly known as CEOGC, until 12 on November 1st, 2021. The agency is seeking a vendor to...
Sep 20, 2021


Step Forward to Host July Virtual Job Fair
On Wednesday, July 14th, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Step Forward will partner with Buckeye Health Plan to host a virtual job fair....
Jul 12, 2021


Step Forward Opens New Middleburg Heights Neighborhood Opportunity Center
Step Forward opened a new neighborhood opportunity center (NOC) on Wednesday, July 7 to serve low-income residents in the Middleburg...
Jul 8, 2021


Step Forward to Host Virtual Job Fair
On Thursday, June 24th, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Step Forward will partner with Buckeye Health Plan to host a virtual job fair....
Jun 17, 2021


Support Your Community. Get Vaccinated.
“...I want you to do all that you can to safeguard yourself and those you care about...” Step Forward President and CEO, Dr. Jacklyn...
May 20, 2021


Get to Know Your Local Community Action Agency
2021 marks the 57th year since the Community Action Network was established to help communities across the country fight poverty....
May 13, 2021
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