1999 Multifamily Housing Drug Elimination Grants

SUMMARY: The project brings together the management, residents, police, neighboring owners and several prominent agencies to eliminate drug trafficking. Approval was obtained for the 19998 DEP to complete physical improvements to install perimeter fence and main gate to control access.

Cincinnati, OH 45229
RECIPIENT: Saint Clair Manor c/o Normar Corporation
PROJECT NAME: St. Clair Manor
PROJECT STREET: 705-711 Ridgeway
GRANT AMOUNT: $125,000

SUMMARY: The plan to make St. Clair Manor and the Avondale Neighbhorhood drug-free includes coordinated effort between the residents, the city, the police and prosecutors, the community and the neighborhood businesses. The plan calls for physical security improvements to the buildings, a strong neighborhood initiative to provide drug education and prevention activities, and a program to help people find and keep jobs.

Cincinnati, OH 45210
RECIPIENT: Spring Arms Apartments, Ltd
. PROJECT NAME: Spring Arms Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 9-13 West 15th Street
GRANT AMOUNT: $200,000

SUMMARY: This proposal is for three properties; Spring Arms, Northern Liberties and Republic Apartments. There is a two phase approach to reduce/eliminate drug activities in and around the project buildings. Phase one include: physical improvements such as lighting, fencing, security, window guards, intercom system and surveillance cameras. Phase two include the continuation of the Neighborhood Network Center.

Cleveland, OH 44103
RECIPIENT: Rainbow Group Apartments/CDP Cleveland
PROJECT NAME: Rainbow Group Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 7829 Euclid Avenue
GRANT AMOUNT: $122,000

SUMMARY: The owners, management, & residents of Rainbow Group Apartments along with community partners including local law enforcement, local government, & community agencies join in effort to promote a drug-free & crime-free environment both at the property and in the surrounding neighborhood.

Cleveland, OH 44140
RECIPIENT: SB-92 Limited Partnership
PROJECT NAME: Shaker Boulevard Gardens
PROJECT STREET: 2783 East 108th Street
GRANT AMOUNT: $125,000

SUMMARY: Physical Improvements include installation of a 6' chain link fence, surveillance cameras & key card access to the property. Community services include; educational opportunities, short-term family counseling & life skills training. All programs will have common goal of fostering individual relationships wit friends, family and the community.

Columbus, OH 43223
RECIPIENT: Greenfield Meadows
PROJECT NAME: Southpark Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 841 Greenfield Drive
GRANT AMOUNT: $125,000

SUMMARY: Continue successful programs of the STARS IV (Southpark Tenants and Area Residents For a Safe Neighborhood Program. Local Public Schools will provide ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. Classes will be conducted in Conflict Resolution. The neighborhood networks center will continue the successful job training and education programs to the residents. The owners have also partners with a local college, College State Community College, to provide computers classes, and other classes as needed by the residents.

Dayton, OH 45408
RECIPIENT: Danner Park Limited Partnership
PROJECT NAME: Danner Park Apartments
PROJECT STREET: 1623 Tampa Avenue
GRANT AMOUNT: $200,000

SUMMARY: The plan to make Danner Park and Bancroft Apartments and the Miami Chapel Neighborhood drug-free includes a coordinated effort between the residents, the city, the police and prosecutors, the community and the neighborhood businesses. The plan calls for physical security improvements to the buildings, a strong neighborhood initiative to provide drug education and prevention activities, and a program to help people find and keep jobs.

HAMILTON, OH 45011
RECIPIENT: The Chari Group
PROJECT NAME: NEILAN PARK PHASE ONE
PROJECT STREET: 15 HURM STREET
GRANT AMOUNT: $200,000

SUMMARY: The proposal include partnership with several organization in the community for preventive services for the residence of Neilan Park I and II. Physical Improvements include; a community shelter and security mailboxes.

Lima, OH 45801
RECIPIENT: Northwood Apartments Ltd.
PROJECT NAME: Northwood Apartments & Maplewood Apts.
PROJECT STREET: 531 Brower Road - Apt. #51
GRANT AMOUNT: $200,000

SUMMARY: The Computer Learning Center will provide a variety of activities. Tri-Star Community Counseling will provide a prevention office that focuses on Drug and Alcohol Prevention. Allen county Teens Improving Our Neighborhoods (A.C.T.I.O.N) help with community gardens and Ottawa River cleanup. There will be a Family Enrichment Program such as "What Kids Need to Succeed, It Takes More than Love". The Center will be working with Drug Awareness Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) and Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) programs. Other partners include, Girl Scouts, Elida School (local school), and the Lima Police Department.

*Funded/State of OH Grant Totals: 9 Grant Amount : $1,497,000 Project Totals: 9 Project Units: 818

Content Archived: January 20, 2009