Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives Together

Revitalizing Garfield Heights through integrated human services for a brighter future.

Empowering Communities Through Human Development

Garfield HDC revitalizes Garfield Heights with integrated services for individuals and families, focusing on employment, education, and well-being to create lasting community impact.

The word 'COMMUNITY' is spelled out with white wooden letters on a dark black background.
The word 'COMMUNITY' is spelled out with white wooden letters on a dark black background.
Transforming lives, building brighter futures.

Garfield HDC

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Empowerment Services

Revitalizing communities through integrated human services for those in need and at-risk populations.

Employment Support

Providing job training and placement services to help individuals gain meaningful employment opportunities.

Several individuals are engaged in a community cleanup, collecting trash from a gutter. They are dressed casually and are focused on picking up plastic bottles and litter. The setting is outdoors, with bags to collect the trash.
Several individuals are engaged in a community cleanup, collecting trash from a gutter. They are dressed casually and are focused on picking up plastic bottles and litter. The setting is outdoors, with bags to collect the trash.
Youth Programs

Engaging at-risk youth with educational and mentorship programs to foster personal and academic growth.

A red and white community events sign with multiple smaller signs underneath. The signs advertise various events including voter registration, a car show hosted by the Milford Lions Club, and a Cub Scouts meeting. In the background, there's a black car and greenery.
A red and white community events sign with multiple smaller signs underneath. The signs advertise various events including voter registration, a car show hosted by the Milford Lions Club, and a Cub Scouts meeting. In the background, there's a black car and greenery.

Community Projects

Revitalizing Garfield Heights through integrated human services initiatives.

A person crouches in front of a clothing and shoe donation bin with colorful graffiti-covered walls in the background. The bin has text indicating it's for the National Children's Cancer Society. The person is wearing a black shirt and ripped jeans, pointing towards the camera. A pile of clothing items is visible on the ground nearby.
A person crouches in front of a clothing and shoe donation bin with colorful graffiti-covered walls in the background. The bin has text indicating it's for the National Children's Cancer Society. The person is wearing a black shirt and ripped jeans, pointing towards the camera. A pile of clothing items is visible on the ground nearby.
Youth Empowerment

Programs supporting at-risk youth for brighter futures.

A corrugated metal wall with two signs attached. The top sign reads 'Community Compost Company' with a phone number and website. Below it, another sign indicates 'Office' with an arrow pointing right.
A corrugated metal wall with two signs attached. The top sign reads 'Community Compost Company' with a phone number and website. Below it, another sign indicates 'Office' with an arrow pointing right.
A community garden sign stands in front of a lush growth of tall green plants, with numerous sunflowers blooming beside it. The sign details information about the Newark Park Community Garden and its contributors.
A community garden sign stands in front of a lush growth of tall green plants, with numerous sunflowers blooming beside it. The sign details information about the Newark Park Community Garden and its contributors.
A man wearing a black shirt and face mask is organizing and handling green plastic bags on a table. In the background, there are several large cardboard boxes and a fenced area. The man appears to be involved in some form of volunteer or community service work.
A man wearing a black shirt and face mask is organizing and handling green plastic bags on a table. In the background, there are several large cardboard boxes and a fenced area. The man appears to be involved in some form of volunteer or community service work.
Employment Support

Helping unemployed adults gain skills and find jobs.

Garfield HDC transformed my life by providing essential support and resources. Their commitment to empowering individuals truly makes a difference in our community.

Sarah Williams

A colorfully painted kiosk labeled as a community fridge is situated outdoors. The structure is adorned with vibrant illustrations of vegetables such as corn, peppers, and peas. It has a welcoming message, inviting people to 'Take what you need, leave what you can.' The kiosk is positioned in front of a brick building, and there are bicycles parked nearby. Additionally, a hanging basket of flowers and a wooden bench are present in the vicinity.
A colorfully painted kiosk labeled as a community fridge is situated outdoors. The structure is adorned with vibrant illustrations of vegetables such as corn, peppers, and peas. It has a welcoming message, inviting people to 'Take what you need, leave what you can.' The kiosk is positioned in front of a brick building, and there are bicycles parked nearby. Additionally, a hanging basket of flowers and a wooden bench are present in the vicinity.

★★★★★