Glenville | Youth and Families
Mordecai Cargill’s experience growing up on Cleveland’s East Side inspired his sense of social responsibility. Upon returning home after graduating from Yale, he noticed a renewed sense of civic pride and many new, transformative projects. However, confronted with the persistent blight and economic struggle in his neighborhood Mordecai joined a cadre of like – minded Cleveland returnees who were championing the cause of uplifting underserved communities. He lends his time and energy to increasing Cleveland pride and civic engagement, volunteering with Ohio Homecoming and HackCLE. Beyond his role as Manager of Fund Development for Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, Mordecai has committed himself to inspiring and empowering young African American men to catalyze the changes they wish to see in their neighborhood. He entered NLDP determined to sharpen the skills necessary to effectively launch BigHomies—a mentoring program to prepare Ginn Academy students for the challenges of higher education, and support their transition from high school to college. By connecting selected students with mentors, he intends to provide the next generation of civic leaders with valuable resources to begin their journey into adulthood.
