In July 2026, PRE4CLE launched its Partner Lunch series, bringing together organizations from across Cleveland‘s early childhood community for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and idea sharing. The goal was simple: strengthen relationships, increase awareness of one another’s work, and identify new ways to better support preschool providers and families.
During the interactive meeting we discussed:
- PRE4CLE updates and current initiatives
- Introductions from partner organizations
- Discussion of available provider resources
- Opportunities for collaboration
- Networking and relationship building
Partners also had the opportunity to learn about each other’s programs, identify overlapping goals, and begin conversations about future projects.
Many organizations are doing excellent work for young children and families, but collaboration helps maximize those efforts. We hope that with these partner gatherings organizations will be afforded the opportunity to:
- Learn about available community resources
- Reduce duplication of services
- Identify referral opportunities
- Coordinate outreach efforts
- Develop future collaborative projects
The Partner Lunch series will continue throughout the year with different organizations serving as hosts. By meeting regularly, partners can continue building relationships that ultimately benefit Cleveland’s preschool providers, children, and families.
Thank you to the partners who joined us:
- A Better U
- Achievable Solutions
- Bright Beginnings
- Cleveland Public Library
- Cuyahoga County Board of Health
- Cuyahoga County UPK
- Greater Cleveland Food Bank
- Holden Forests and Gardens
- Ideastream
- IFF
- Kids Book Bank
- Life Works
- Starting Point
- The Literacy Cooperative
