The American flag flying outside of the county building at Fulton Parkway and Memphis Avenue in Cleveland will take on extra significance to those visiting this spot in the future. That’s because it is home to the county’s new Welcome Center for Immigrants and Refugees and those with limited English proficiency. A physical place where those new to Ohio, new to this country, can take the first steps critical to building a future stateside.
“If they have a leg up on educaction, on a job opportunity, on a house, we want to be here as a resource to those who might choose Cuyahoga County for their home in the future,” said Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne.
The County will partner with outside service agencies such as Global Cleveland and Re:Source Cleveland to connect residents to resources, including housing, job support, educational services, legal support, and language services. It’s a need that Global Cleveland President & CEO Joe Cimperman said had only grown over the last two years.