About Us
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Who and What We Are
The Heights Observer, a program of FutureHeights, supports an involved, informed citizenry by cultivating citizen journalists and neighborhood news.
A not-for-profit, volunteer effort, the Heights Observer serves the cities of Cleveland Heights and University Heights, Ohio. Comprised of a web site and a printed newspaper (April 2008), it is a sister publication of The Lakewood Observer, Lakewood, Ohio.
Generous support provided by The Cyrus Eaton Foundation, The Dominion Foundation, and The Katherine and Lee Chilcote Foundation.
The success of the Heights Observer relies on donations and yours can make a difference.
FutureHeights participates in Guidestar, the online standard for nonprofit accountability.
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Advertising
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The Heights Observer is an efficient way to reach your core local audience and strengthen your customer base.
Download the 2008 Ad Rates:
2008 Ad Rates (pdf)
Download the 2008 Ad Spec Sheet:
2008 Ad Specs (pdf)
View the 2008 production schedule:
2008 Production Schedule
How to Advertise:
First, if you haven't already, sign up and log in to the Member Center.
You'll be sending your ad copy through the Member Center. Then, contact advertising@heightsobserver.org and request to be added as an advertiser. You will receive additional instructions/information at that time.
The Heights Observer currently publishes monthly, with a circulation of 10,000. Reach your target audience and support hyperlocal nonprofit community news at the same time.
We thank you!
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Contact Us
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The Heights Observer office is open 5 days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
email: info@futureheights.org
phone: 216-320-1423
snailmail:
FutureHeights
2163 Lee Road, Suite 103
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
(216) 320-1423
FutureHeights is a 510(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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Distribution
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Heights Observer is available free of charge at businesses, libraries, government offices and religious institutions through out Cleveland Heights and University Heights.
Want to get it in the mail? Donate today to the good work of FutureHeights and receive the Heights Observer as a premium for a $50+ donation.
Cain Park Village Heights Parent Center
Mac's Marathon
Mike's Convenient Food Mart
Unger's Kosher Bakery
Cedar CenterAdam's Barber ShopBialy’sCH-UH City School District
University Heights City Hall
University Heights Library
Whole Foods
Cedar Fairmount Aladdin’s
Appletree Books
Bridgette’s
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Dave's Markets
Fifth Third Bank
Jillian’s
Nighttown
Reflections
Starbucks
Subway
SunDaez Tanning
The Alcazar
The Grapevine
Zoss Bakery
Cedar Green Heinen’s Fine Foods
Jack’s Deli
Cedar Lee Anatolia Café
Cedar-Lee Theater
Dewey's Pizza
FutureHeights
Heights High
Heights Library - Main Branch
Heights Youth Center
HeightsArts Gallery & Studio
Lee-Silsby Compounding Pharmacy
Phoenix Coffee
Reaching Heights
The Stone Oven Bakery & Café
Zagara's Marketplace
Cedar Taylor Heights Garden Center
Hollywood Video
Irv's Sandwich Shop
Sherwin Williams
Coventry Big Fun
Chipotle Mexican Grill
City Buddha
Coventry Village Library
Heights Ace Hardware
Huntington Bank
Laura Lee Salon
Phoenix Coffee
Tommy's
Winking Lizard Tavern
Fairmount Circle Brew and Bistro
John Carroll’s Student Center
Fairmount Taylor Heights Floral Shoppe
On The Rise-Artisan Breads & Pastries
Roots of American Music
Studio Taylor
The Sunbeam Shop
Mayfield Lee Boom
Cleveland Heights Community Center
Homewood Residence at Rockefeller
Hts Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce
Motorcars Honda
Motorcars Toyota
Starbucks
Mayfield Warrensville Bill's Coffee Shop
CJ's Carryout and Catering
Hollis Automotive
Noble Neighborhood Library
Pete’s Tavern
Noble Monticello Ayman's
Home Repair Resource Center
Shillelagh
Noble Nela Nela Florist
Noble Food Deal
Noble Tavern
North Taylor First Choice Barbers
Locks 'n Hair
Severance Town Center Best Cuts
Border's Books, Music Café
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Dave's Markets
Religious Institutions Church of the Saviour
Forest Hill Presbyterian
Fairmount Presbyterian
St Paul’s Episcopal
Grace Lutheran
Hope Lutheran
If you would like to carry the Heights Observer in your place of business, please call us 320.1423 and let us know how many issues you would like!
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Donate
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The Heights Observer is a not-for-profit effort and relies on voluntary contributions from readers like you to keep it going.
Your donation is fully tax-deductible and signs you up as a one-year member of FutureHeights.
And, as a special incentive, donate $50 and above and receive the next 12 issues of the Heights Observer sent to you or the address of your choice!
Click here for easy, secure online donation.
Thank you for your support!
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Mission Statement
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Our Mission
The mission of The Heights Observer is to create an electronic and printed commons that strengthens the communities of Cleveland Heights and University Heights.
Our goals:
- To be a community advocate
- To be a catalyst for public discourse
- To keep residents informed
- To promote citizen involvement
- To reflect diversity and to improve the overall quality of life for residents
For a good overview of citizen media read
Citizen Media: Fad or Future of the News? (pdf)published by J-Lab
The success of the Heights Observer relies on donations and yours can make a difference.
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Production Schedule
::http://media.heightsobserver.org/media/docs_1213634488.pdf
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Staff
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Staff
Deanna Bremer Fisher, Executive Director, FutureHeights
Jane Flaherty, Administrative Assistant, FutureHeights
They can be reached at: 216.320.1423 or info@futureheights.org
Office hours are:
M-F 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
2163 Lee Road, Suite 103
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
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