Cleveland Health and Wellness Initiative
Cleveland residents in several wards may soon see new local health resources through a proposed partnership between the City and the Zeta Omega Foundation, Inc. Ordinance No. 1251-2026 is an emergency measure that would allow the Director of the Department of Public Health to enter into an agreement with the foundation to host a community blood drive and a health and wellness fair.
What's in the file
The legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Health to contract with The Zeta Omega Foundation, Inc. to facilitate a community blood drive and a health and wellness fair. According to the summary, the initiative is intended to address health disparities within the city. The funding for this agreement will be drawn from the Neighborhood Equity Funds allocated to Wards 6, 9, and 10.
Who may be affected
- Department of Public Health: Authorized to enter into the agreement.
- The Zeta Omega Foundation, Inc.: Designated as the partner for the health fair and blood drive.
- Wards 6, 9, and 10: Neighborhoods whose Equity Funds will be used to address health disparities.
Status and timeline
- October 9, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."
Residents can verify all details of this proposal by reviewing the official record for File No. 1251-2026 through the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Source record
- File
- 1251-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 8, 2026