This visit will begin with a tour of Cleveland’s historic Glenville neighborhood, a community deeply rooted in the African American experience and renowned for its legacy of Black entrepreneurship and community empowerment. It was in this neighborhood, in 1952, that Faith Credit Union was founded in the basement of the Second Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Today, Faith Community United Credit Union stands as one of Ohio’s largest minority-owned credit unions, continuing its mission of “people helping people” through unwavering support for community development.

Our next stop will be the Rid-All Green Partnership, a remarkable urban farming initiative in Cleveland’s Kinsman neighborhood. Once an illegal dumping ground, this site has been transformed into a thriving food ecosystem and a symbol of hope. During the visit, we’ll receive a guided tour of the grounds and learn about the efforts of youth groups and volunteers in combating food deserts by providing locally grown produce.