Monthly Archives: November 2025

Hams for Fams from St. Casimir Parish

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St. Casimir Church volunteers led by super volunteer John Niedzialek delivered 64 hams for Thanksgiving to Willson Elementary School at 1126 Ansel Rd. in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland.

Teachers and kids with hams at Willson School

Teachers and kids with hams at Willson School

John Niedzialek and other St. Casimir volunteers started the project in 2021 to help out families in the Glenville neighborhood.

St. Casimir Church re-opened in 2012 by what many believe is a miracle and has worked to be active in the community. John Niedzialek says that hams have also been donated each Easter and there will be more delivered for Christmas. Willson principal Dr. Hayden and her team have also acquired other foods (yams, desserts, etc.) so the families will have complete Thanksgiving meals.

Kids with donated hams at Willson School

Hams and Yams for Fams!

John Niedzialek and Principal Hayden

John Niedzialek and Principal Hayden

Donations are welcome for the Christmas delivery. Contact john.niedzialek@gmail.com.

Watch a video of Principal Hayden, John Niedzialek and some of the kids.

Fatima Family Center Thanksgiving

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The Fatima Family Center serves Cleveland’s Hough community by providing events, recreational and educational opportunities, and supportive services for youth, families, adults and seniors. They hosted a Thanksgiving turkey and groceries giveaway on Tuesday November 25, 2025 and sveral retired pro basketball players volunteered to help including Manny Leaks, Jim Chones, Greg Bell, Bonnie Dove, Brad Sellers and Lawrence Boston.

Jim Chones. LaJean Ray, Manny Leaks and Greg Bell (standing)

Jim Chones, Fatima Director LaJean Ray,
Manny Leaks and Greg Bell (standing)

See photos and videos from the Fatima event

Tri-C Food Pantry recognizes donors Ann and Lou Frangos

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The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) dedicated its newly renovated Westshore Campus Food Pantry on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 with a ceremony honoring the “transformative philanthropy” of Ann and Lou Frangos.

Dr. Michael Baston with Ann and Lou Frangos

Dr. Michael Baston with Ann and Lou Frangos

The Pantry ensures students in need have access to food, essential resources and financial support in an open, welcoming space. The Frangos’ gift supports the Tri-C Foundation’s efforts to ensure that each campus has adequate, accessible resources to address student food insecurity.

See photos and videos of the Tri-C celebration of Ann and Lou Frangos