Is persistence a muscle? It might be. For our students, the process of trying, failing, and ultimately learning to succeed helps them not only learn a trade but learn to be lifelong learners.
About
We believe in the power of lifelong learning.
NewBridge is a community-based social-emotional arts-infused after-school education program and workforce training center that addresses the needs of residents and youth who live in some of Cleveland’s most challenged neighborhoods. Our vision is a vibrant community living to its fullest educational and economic potential. As believers in the power of lifelong learning, we practice what we preach. By listening to our advisors, staff, community partners and students, we’re always learning too. Our programs and curriculum are dynamic and market-driven to give our students the skills they need to secure meaningful, good-paying jobs in high-demand fields.
Building on a brilliant model
NewBridge is modeled after Pittsburgh’s highly successful Manchester Bidwell — an internationally recognized arts and education center founded by the renowned innovator and MacArthur fellow, Bill Strickland. Bill has spent the past thirty years transforming the lives of thousand of people through Manchester Bidwell. He’s shown countless others how they can build on their passions and strengths in order to dream bigger, set the bar higher, and achieve meaningful success.
“That's the power of art. Art is a bridge. It connects you to a wider world, to a broader experience. I don’t expect a bunch of poor kids from the streets to become overnight aficionados because they see a pretty picture, but don’t try to tell me that exposure to the arts doesn’t have the power to change a human being.” —Bill Strickland, Founder, Manchester Bidwell
Board of Directors
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Stephen A. Caviness
Team NEO -
Jason Drake
Dan T. Moore Company -
Roger Frank
Little Jacket -
Heather Frutig
Frutig Consultants -
Richard Gibson
Elizabeth Baptist Church -
Ron Goldfarb
Goldfarb Weber Creative -
Eric Gordon
Cleveland Metropolitan School District -
Sarah Hendrickson
The MetroHealth System -
Oliver (Pudge) Henkel
Ex-Officio
Retired, Cleveland Clinic
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Robbin Hudson
Vice Chairman of the Board
United Black Fund -
David D. Legeay
Emeritus
Hawthorn PNC -
Dave Lupyan
Lupyan & Associates -
Michelle Medina
Cleveland Clinic -
Grafton Nunes
Cleveland Institute of Art -
Laritsa Ortiz
Eaton Corporation -
Ronn Richard
Ex-Officio
Cleveland Foundation -
Marvin Richards
Chairman of the Board
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Agency
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Greg Sanker
Treasurer of the Board
KeyBank -
Kim Shelnick
University Hospitals -
Jason Smith
Cleveland Metropolitan School District -
Bill Strickland
Ex-Officio
Manchester Bidwell Corporation -
Jeffrey R. Vlasek
Secretary of the Board
BakerHostetler -
Rick Wilmot
1848 Ventures -
Dawn Wojnarowski
J.P. Morgan
Sponsors
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The Cleveland Foundation
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KeyBank
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Cleveland Clinic
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Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation
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University Hospitals
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JP Morgan Chase Bank
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United Way Greater Cleveland
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Treu-Mart Fund
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Fred A Lennon Foundation
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Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
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Leonard Kreiger Fund
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Payne Foundation
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Ohio Arts Council
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PNC
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Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation
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Rite Aid
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Eaton Corporation
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Robert Woods Johnson Foundation
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MetroHealth System
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Fifth Third Bank
Team
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Amanda Smith
Painting & Drawing Teaching Artist asmith@newbridgecleveland.org -
Alex Tharnish
Graphic Design Teaching Artist atharnish@newbridgecleveland.org -
Anastasia Williams
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator awilliams@newbridgecleveland.org -
Antoine Wilson
Student Employment Specialist awilson@newbridgecleveland.org -
Arman Ochoa
CFO/COO aochoa@newbridgecleveland.org -
Bethany Monteiro
Director of Social Emotional Learning bmonteiro@newbridgecleveland.org -
Bethany Friedlander
President & CEO bfriedlander@newbridgecleveland.org -
Celeste Aviles
Patient Care Assistant Coordinator/Instructor caviles@newbridgecleveland.org -
Devin Marsaw
Head of Maintenance dmarsaw@newbridgecleveland.org
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Katherine Cherney
Lead Instructor, Phlebotomy kcherney@newbridgecleveland.org -
Maya Lyles
Director of Academic Affairs mlyles@newbridgecleveland.org -
Natalie Eddy
Graphics Design Teaching Artist neddy@newbridgecleveland.org -
Robert Banks Jr.
Photography Teaching Artist rbanks@newbridgecleveland.org -
Stephanie Lee
Ceramics Teaching Artist slee@newbridgecleveland.org -
Steven Lake
V.P. Development & Community Affairs slake@newbridgecleveland.org -
Tracy Morrow
Executive Management Assistant/Trainer tmorrow@newbridgecleveland.org
“It's super rewarding to see one's vision come to life. I believe everyone has the power to shape his or her own future. It's my great hope that more and more are given the tools and support necessary to reach for their dreams.” —Bill Strickland
Our Courses
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For too many people, social economic barriers prevent them from obtaining the skills necessary to become workforce ready or succeed in school. With your support, we are able to offer a quality program that makes a substantive difference in our students’ lives—for free.
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5. We happily accept checks or cash too!
If you’d like to learn more about the impact we make with your support, email Steven Lake, slake@newbridgecleveland.org
Contact
NewBridge Cleveland
3634 Euclid Ave, Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 867-9775
Monday–Friday
8:30AM–5:30PM
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