George Barletta and his dog Barney help deliver the Heights Observer every month. "I'm just one of many who contribute the time and expense of helping to put the Heights Observer in the hands of Heights residents. The Observer is the only source of items that are news only to the Heights community, while allowing more in-depth coverage of broader Heights-related events. In newsprint or online it is the one and only place to turn to for what really matters in Cleveland Heights and University Heights.

Why contribute?  How often do you get your money's worth for anything, let alone twice your money's worth?"
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Community volunteers and FutureHeights are planting the seeds of community--and you can help them grow. Every dollar you donate to FutureHeights--by July 15--will be matched by an anonymous benefactor, dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000!

Your donation today cultivates healthy, sustainable neighborhoods in the Heights through

• The Heights Observer--The East Side's number one nonprofit citizen-written, neighborhood news source serves Cleveland Heights and University Heights and links citizens to resources, to information and to one another. Over 9,000 copies are distributed monthly by volunteers, and heightsobserver.org provides online access to the local news you need to know.
• Town Meetings and online forums like the annual Cleveland Heights State of the City address allow citizens to talk about important issues and exchange ideas.
• Volunteer opportunities--There are more than 400 citizens who give their time and talent as FutureHeights volunteers.
• The Best of Cleveland Heights Awards and Shop Local campaign--Supporting our vibrant, diverse independent business community helps strengthen the local economy.
• Creative collaborations--WJCU 88.7 FM; the Home Repair Resource Center; the CH-UH Public Library; Heights Youth Club; Heights Parent Center; Coventry Village, Cedar Fairmount, and Lee Road Special Improvement Districts; the cities of Cleveland Heights and University Heights, and Cleveland Bridge Builders, among others, have joined with FutureHeights to strengthen our quality of life.
• Community tours and National Preservation Month events remind everyone of the unique and historic qualities of our area.

With only two staff in a small office above the Cedar-Lee Theatre, this efficient, grassroots organization creates a lot of bang for the buck.

FutureHeights relies heavily on individual contributions from people like you to stay afloat.
Please don't miss out on this chance to make a gift the will go twice as far in maintaining vital community programs.

Donate online by clicking the Donate Now button on this web site. Or call 216-320-1423 with your credit card today. Then, sit back and watch your investment grow-times two. Thank you!