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Welcome
TOGETHER WE CAN
We are exploring challenges and opportunities while taking action to create positive community change.
ABOUT englewood sw
MISSION
The Community Reinvestment Coalition—Englewood SW is dedicated to strengthening families and revitalizing the Englewood District in Lucas County, Ohio, through strategic economic and Community Development. Our resident-driven approach empowers individuals to lead change, fostering affordable living and neighborhood enhancement. To empower African American boys and men by promoting leadership, mentorship, and violence prevention initiatives that address systemic challenges in underserved communities, specifically those affected by gun violence in Toledo.
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VISION
We envision a thriving and resilient community where African American men and youth are empowered to lead change, neighborhoods are safe from violence, and economic opportunities flourish. This future will be achieved through sustained mentorship, leadership development, and collaboration between local leaders, law enforcement, educational institutions, and community organizations, ensuring that systemic challenges are addressed and every resident is equipped to contribute to the revitalization and growth of the Englewood District and beyond. We can build a resilient Toledo!
Let's build a resilient Toledo, one conversation at a time.
BLACK KINGS exclusive interview
“LIVE” Interview Sept 5th with Ben Tankard, Gospel Music Awards Hall of Fame
Rob "RC" Louis, Moderator, Gifted Musician, Entrepreneur, and Community Activist, takes us on a journey with Ben Tankard, who went from a basketball injury to becoming a bestselling gospel and jazz musician. Ben Tankard is a former professional basketball player, an American gospel/jazz keyboardist, producer, songwriter, and author.
Ben dropped out of college after one year to play minor-league professional basketball in Canada. He was invited to an NBA camp but was injured and cut. Ben rebounded from his basketball injury to become a bestselling gospel and jazz musician. Recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He is also a motivational speaker for the NBA, suit designer (big and tall), pastor, record label president, aircraft pilot/owner, and reality television actor.
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kathleen greely | Founder | executive director
Servant Leader | Advisory Board | USC BWB
Kathleen holds a seat on the Juneteenthny National Advisory Board and is newly appointed Regional VP US Coalition of BWB. Through urban strategies, leadership, and training initiatives, Kathleen Greely, Founder and Executive Director of Englewood SW, embraces transformative change in local communities while increasing the quality of life through workforce development collaborations in the community and regional partnerships in spaces where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice include residents, civics, the public, and the private sector.
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Grant Award to St. Martin de Porres Parish
St. Martin de Porres Parish has been awarded a $40,000 grant to launch a resident-driven leadership training program and a job readiness program for the Englewood neighborhood. This initiative collaborates with the Community RE Investment Coalition Englewood SW and Robinson Elementary. Serving over 275 students and their parents for the last two years at Robinson Elementary, where 81.7% of the student population identifies as Black or Non-Hispanic and 33.3% have disabilities, we addressed significant challenges such as poverty, trauma, neglect, and health disparities using a holistic, community-centered approach. Supported by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation grant, we partner with organizations like Ohio Means Jobs, Pathway, Inc., NAACP, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA), Ternion Training & Education Center - Toledo Campus, and United Way African American Leadership Council to provide comprehensive job-readiness and placement resources for residents. Over 2,500 individuals have benefited from our programs, which include:
- Career Fairs and Workforce Development Initiatives
- GED Programs in collaboration with Owens Community College's Inspire Program
- Englewood Festival | Community Day | Golf Clinics, 3-on-3 Tournaments, and Baseball Clinics
- Six-Day Juneteenth Black Restaurant Crawl
- Juneteenth Minority Health Summit (Day 1 of 3)
- Principals and Pancakes Leadership Breakfast This year's festivities will include A Foundation for Black Kings Leadership, day one of a three-day event that aims to bridge gaps and amplify leadership engagement.
2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenthny Toledo Celebration 2024
We are celebrating freedom and honoring Black history. Juneteenth NY Toledo Celebration and Workforce Development delivered a vibrant six days of activities presenting numerous opportunities to strengthen economic and community development in the Englewood | Junction Districts and surrounding communities of Lucas County. Our focus in Toledo, Ohio, is equity around employment, education, and health, as well as a resident-driven leadership program and workforce development opportunity for the Englewood neighborhood residents.
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BLACK KINGS HONOREES 2024
The Black Kings Awards were established to recognize the achievements and leadership of African American men in Toledo who have made significant contributions to their communities. Over the years, this community has been absent from succession planning, and our recognition has evolved into a platform that addresses broader issues such as mentorship, leadership, and violence prevention.
With sufficient funding, we are committed to uplifting African American men and youth and providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Our programs offer a platform for meaningful dialogue, reframing narratives, and developing actionable solutions.
Our Black Kings Awards | Black Prince Mentorship | Cognac & Conversations provides a transformative model for leadership development. We are building a safer, more inclusive community by fostering trust, promoting collaboration, and empowering grassroots organizers and youth.
Together we can build a resilient Toledo!