• Making Our Actions Count: An Introduction to Nonviolent Organizing

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    This training is designed to equip participants with the skills, strategies, and principles of nonviolent resistance, enabling them to organize for social and environmental justice with clarity and compassion.

  • Walk & Roll (every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    As the cold weather settles in, our full-court gym is open to the community for walking, whether you're pushing a stroller, using a wheelchair, or simply enjoying a smooth, indoor walk. It's a warm, accessible space for everyone to stay active during the winter months-because wellness is for all.

  • Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    This monthly event is designed for individuals and organizations who are passionate about environmentally friendly gardening methods. Together, we’ll share knowledge, resources, and best practices while highlighting the important work being done in communities that have historically been underserved.

  • Oak-y Dokie 5K and Able Acorn Walk

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    Celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and the great outdoors with the Community Life Collaborative. Our annual Oak-y Dokie 5K and Able Acorn Walk highlights the importance of access to nature to all of us, in particular, those in the special needs community and individuals with different abilities.

  • Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    This monthly event is designed for individuals and organizations who are passionate about environmentally friendly gardening methods. Together, we’ll share knowledge, resources, and best practices while highlighting the important work being done in communities that have historically been underserved.

  • Envisioning Hope and Peace: Personal, Community and Country

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    Join the upcoming event hosted by the Social Justice Advocacy Ministry entitled Envisioning Hope and Peace: Personal, Community and Country. In this time of uncertainty, perhaps you would like to envision hope & ground yourself in peace. You are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, between 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at […]

  • Movie Screening: God & Country

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    Join us on Saturday, September 28th for a screening of God & Country, a film that explores the profound intersection of faith and patriotism. Witness a gripping story of personal sacrifice and national identity that challenges the very essence of what it means to serve both God and country. Hosted by CLC, SJAM, and Racial […]

  • Is Nature More Cooperative Than We Think? An Evening with Kristin Ohlson

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    Join us for an inspiring evening with acclaimed author Kristin Ohlson on August 13, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the surprising and beautiful connections that exist in nature. In her thought-provoking book, Sweet in Tooth and Claw: […]

  • 3rd Annual Garden Gala: Dancing on Dewdrops

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    Mark your calendars and join The Community Life Collaborative for our third Annual Garden Gala, The Art of Dancing on Dewdrops.

  • Getting Our Hands Dirty: Mobilizing Local Systems for Food Security (Part 2)

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    After setting the context with a brief history of systemic policies that created low food access, Sara Continenza and Beth Vild will spotlight two thriving vacant-to-vibrant models for mobilizing local food & garden ambassadors for neighborhood resilience in Cleveland and Akron neighborhoods

  • Climate Fresk: Using Gamification to Understand Climate Change

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    Climate Fresk, featured on NPR, is a gamified workshop that teaches participants how everything is connected in the climate crisis. The goal is to empower participants with an understanding and language to be able to speak to nuanced issues, and empower them to build a foundation to move a community towards action.

  • Together We Thrive: Sharing Local Refugee Journeys

    The Family Life Center 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, United States

    Graham Ball, from the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) will be leading a panel of local humanitarian workers to discuss the experiences of refugees and migrants in Northeast Ohio.

The CLC hosts subject specific events throughout the year that align with our respective Community Programs. Our non-profit will also have immersive ways to connect through public events and fundraisers periodically.