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Roots of American Music: Roots of American Music, founded in 1999, is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. ROAM employs 20 artist/educators who reach over 40, 000 individuals annually with educational music programs. Many of those served are from low income, diverse, or disadvantaged communities. Through ROAM residencies, assemblies and public performances, participants discover the power, beauty and significance of traditional American music and culture. ROAM residencies and assemblies are aligned with state and school district standards in arts, social studies, history and other academic subjects. This non traditional approach to teaching incorporates the arts into the educational curriculum, while fostering excitement and the joy of music. ROAM is especially thankful to its many individual, foundation, and corporate supporters and for the passage of Issue 18 by the voters of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Please read more about how Cuyahoga County is a nationwide leader in public funding of arts and cultural programming by checking out Cuyahoga Arts and Culture's 2009 Annual Report.

Reaching Heights is a community-driven organization dedicated to enhancing the education of students in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights public school district through advocacy, support, and resource mobilization. Focusing on teaching, music, the arts, and community engagement, they work to ensure that every student receives a successful educational experience. With initiatives such as in-school tutoring, music lesson scholarships, and community events like the Adult Spelling Bee, Reaching Heights aims to involve and unite the community in support of its schools. They also provide resources and information for families navigating special education challenges, creating a comprehensive network for student success. Generated from the website

Lake Erie Ink is a creative writing space for youth located in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing an inspiring environment where young people can express themselves through writing. Founded in 2010, the organization has grown into a vibrant community resource that welcomes young writers from diverse backgrounds, offering workshops, afterschool programs, and summer camps led by experienced educators and artists. The organization envisions a world where every young person has the opportunity and confidence to share their unique voice through the written word. Committed to fostering creativity and literacy, Lake Erie Ink believes in the transformative power of creative expression and actively engages with the youth and communities it serves. Generated from the website