Kinsman | Community Organizing
Myra Simmons is a longtime resident of the Kinsman neighborhood. She is a member of True Gospel Missionary Baptist Church and serves on the pastor’s aide, missionary ministries and assists with the youth ministry. She has served as the lead planner and host of the annual Marshall Avenue Back-to-School Safety Fair where she provides free school supplies, safety resources, food, and fun activities to youth and families that live on Marshall Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods. Simmons successfully completed Community Gardening training from the Ohio State University Extension. She helped seniors and youth start the Marshall Avenue Community Garden to produce fresh fruits and vegetables for families that have limited access to fresh produce. Simmons was awarded the key to the City of Cleveland by Mayor Frank Jackson in 2010 for her dedicated volunteer service.
