Programs
Elements of Internal Movement
Our first operating program was Elements of Internal Movement. We go into schools in the Buckeye/Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and the Juvenile Detention Center to teach social and emotional skills to youth ages 5-18. We focus on the social determinants of health to drive our programming goals. These goals are reached through artistic and creative expression. Our founder Shirley Bell-Wheeler uses her licensed therapy training to inform every aspect of curriculums and programming whether addressing trauma or conflict management.
Growing Cleveland Healthy
Since 2020 EOIM has been a worksite for Youth Opportunities Unlimited teenagers to gain summer jobs and training. Participants work at RevLove Urban Farm for the summer learning how to grow food but also general job skills. Staying busy and learning skills to live independently are critical to ending the cycle of violence. We are currently expanding our workforce development program to extend the season on the farm and expand to opportunities off the farm.