Slavic Village | Community Organizing
Lynn Rodemann has spent the majority of her life in service to others. From ages of 13-23, throughout three different Ohio cities she participated in the Food Not Bombs homeless outreach program. Upon moving to Cleveland in 2002 she connected with friends looking to have a more in-depth connection with their neighbors. Understanding, that regardless of economic or political background, food is the thread that ties us together, the nonprofit organization LEAF (Lakewood Earth and Food) was born. LEAF held weekly events serving over 150 families and connected them with access to affordable locally sourced produce, live music and art. The organization eventually grew to manage community gardens in city parks connecting residents and children with the soil, and the ability to grow their own food. She also served as a LEAF board member. Currently, Lynn is working as a part of the housing team at Slavic Village Development where she connects residents with resources to assist them with home repairs, vacant land for gardening and expanding their properties.
