Community Partnerships
Growing Community Through Collaboration
Across Cleveland, we’re building partnerships that strengthen both our schools and the broader community. Our partners help students apply what they learn in class, explore new interests, develop civic leadership, and understand their role in the world beyond school.
These partnerships take many forms: weekly or monthly intergenerational visits at senior centers and care facilities, community-based services provided on-site at our schools, group volunteer activities for corporate and service organizations, fundraising events hosted by local businesses, and collaborative programs that bring new resources and experiences into our classrooms. Each partnership is built on shared values and a commitment to meaningful engagement that benefits everyone involved.
If your organization is interested in partnering with the Intergenerational Schools, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us below to explore how we can work together.
Our Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
Our collaboration with Boys & Girsl Clubs of NEO at TIS-East extends learning beyond the school day in a safe, structured environment that reinforces academic growth, leadership development, and positive community relationships.
Case Western Reserve University
We partner with Case Western Reserve University each year on Earth Day projects at these university-hosted events, demonstrating informed climate action and the strength of intergenerational learning in addressing environmental challenges. The partnership also includes leadership development through administrative retreats at Sears thinkbox, supporting innovation and strategic growth across our schools.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
CMSD serves as the charter sponsor for our schools. Through this sponsorship, CMSD provides oversight, accountability, and strategic support to ensure strong academic performance, governance, and operational integrity. This partnership reinforces a shared commitment to expanding high-quality public school options for Cleveland families while maintaining rigorous standards and student-centered outcomes.
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant
We have partnered with EDWINS Restaurant to offer interactive virtual cooking classes for students and families. Led by Chef Jordan, each session guides participants through preparing a full four-person meal using a provided meal kit. Students build practical skills alongside their family, culminating in a ready-to-enjoy meal and a shared learning experience at home.
Eliza Jennings
Students engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Franklin Plaza
Students engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Governor's Village
Students engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Gunning Park
Rose Centers for Aging Well - Gunning Park
Students engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Haven at Lakewood
Students engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Hawken School
We partner with Hawken School through the Health Sciences Discovery Program to expand access to rigorous, real-world learning experiences. Our students have participated in culminating presentations at the Mastery School of Hawken, sharing innovative solutions to authentic health science challenges developed in collaboration with University Hospitals.
HLM Property Management & Landscaping
Volunteers from HLM participated in our Fall Day of Service, and HLM supplied the landscaping materials and expertise that made the large-scale beautification efforts possible across both campuses. Their support ensured that volunteer efforts translated into lasting improvements to our outdoor learning spaces and gardens, strengthening the students experience.
John Carroll University
Undergraduates from a variety of majors visit for a few hours once a week, participating through the university’s volunteer program as they explore an interest in working in schools and youth development. Their consistent presence provides mentorship, academic support, and meaningful cross-generational connections that strengthen the fabric of our learning community.
Mason's Creamery
We partner with Mason's Creamery to create memorable community-based experiences for Near West students. Each year, students visit the creamery and receive a generous group discount. These visits provide opportunities for celebration, relationship-building, and real-world community engagement beyond the classroom walls.
McGregor
Students engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Motogo
Through programs such as Motogo’s engine build microcamp, students engage directly in shop-based learning environments, working with tools, equipment, and industry professionals in a safe, structured setting. These experiences expose students to real-world problem solving, mechanical systems, and potential career pathways, reinforcing our commitment to applied learning beyond the traditional classroom.
Mount Alverna
Through regular visits during the school year, our youngest learners from Near West engage residents in songs, storytelling, seasonal crafts, and shared activities that spark connection and confidence. Even in its early stages, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to building meaningful intergenerational relationships that strengthen empathy, communication, and community for all involved.
O'Neill Fairview Park
Through regular visits during the school year, our youngest learners from Near West engage residents in songs, storytelling, seasonal crafts, and shared activities that spark connection and confidence. These consistent interactions nurture empathy, confidence, and joy—laying an early foundation for meaningful intergenerational relationships.
Progressive
We proudly partnered with Progressive Insurance through a Fall Day of Service that strengthened both our campuses and our community connections. During this initiative, approximately 80 Progressive team members dedicated a half day to beautifying outdoor spaces and gardens, enhancing the learning environment for students.
Slovene Home
Developing students from TIS–East engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
St. Ignatius High School
Student volunteers visit Near West on rotation, providing consistent support in classrooms and across the school community. They read with students, assist in the cafeteria, and engage with children at recess, building positive relationships while modeling leadership, service, and mentorship for younger learners.
Vitalia Highland Heights
Developing students from TIS–East engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Vitalia – Westlake
Developing students from TIS–East engage residents in thoughtful conversations, collaborative projects, academic-linked activities, and seasonal celebrations that deepen over time. These sustained intergenerational visits allow students to practice leadership, empathy, and communication while enriching the lives of older adults in the community.
Contact us about Community Partnerships
If your organization is interested in partnering with the Intergenerational Schools, we'd love to hear from you.