CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH — In recognition of Reentry Awareness Month, the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry will host a series of events in April to provide community resources and support to returning residents, helping them to overcome barriers to employment, housing and long-term stability. 

This year’s theme is Building Community, Creating Champions. Cuyahoga County is joining employers, residents, and service providers to build a more supportive and inclusive region in which all residents have an opportunity to create professional and personal victories.  

Through immersive experiences and educational programming, Reentry Awareness Month demonstrates how supporting returning residents strengthens public safety, expands the workforce, and benefits Cuyahoga County as a whole. 

Below is the full schedule of public events: 

Health & Wellness Resource Fair — Apr 1 | 12–4 PM 
Collinwood Rec Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd 
Screenings, financial wellness, yoga, chair massages, demos. Register. 

Community Legal Clinic — Apr 10 | 10 AM–1 PM 
Tri-C Metro Gym, 2900 Community College Ave 
Record sealing, expungement, warrants, license reinstatement, benefits. Register

Job Readiness Workshop — Apr 13 | 11 AM–2 PM 
Chambers Community Empowerment Center, 14305 Shaw Ave 
Resume, interviews, hiring panel, job fair prep. Register 

Culinary Showcase — Apr 14 | 2–4 PM 
Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 S Waterloo Rd 
Live competition + hospitality resources. Register

Workforce Career Fair — Apr 16 | 11 AM–2 PM 
Tower City, 230 W. Huron Rd 
50+ employers hiring; free parking. Register  

Reentry Simulation — Apr 20 | 9–11 AM & 1–3 PM 
Near Downtown (shared after registration) 
Real-world reentry experience+ Registration Required. Register 

Fines & Fees Summit — Apr 24 | 9 AM–1 PM 
Glenville Library, 11900 St. Clair Ave 
Financial barriers, policy + lived experience. Register 

Reentry Simulation (Legal Professionals ONLY)— Apr 27 | 1–3 PM 
Cleveland Metro Bar Association 1375 E. 9^th St 
Real-world reentry experience+ CLEs Provided. Register 

Charles R. See Forum — Apr 29 | 11:15AM doors | 12 PM program 
City Club of Cleveland 1317 Euclid Ave 
Criminal justice forum (in-person + virtual). Tickets required 

Arts & Culture Showcase — Apr 29 | 5:30 PM doors | 6 PM start 
Urban Community School, 4909 Lorain Ave 
Music, art, fashion, food. Free to attend.  

Game Day Mixer (Closing) — Apr 30 | 12–3 PM 
Univ. Heights Library, 13866 Cedar Rd 
Food, music, games, networking. Register 

For details, registration links, or ways to get involved throughout the month, visit the Reentry Awareness Month website