Moreland | Community Organizing
Vicki Elder wants to be in spaces where she can be part of solutions that benefit the underserved, especially when it involves giving hope and guidance to black youth. For the past three years, Vicki has been a volunteer for EYEJ a non-profit dedicated to elevating the voices of underprivileged 7th and 8th grade boys and girls in Cleveland’s inner-city schools. As the co-president of the Moreland on the Move Community Association, Vicki engages teen youth in projects and activities that provide positive engagement with law enforcement, city officials and residents. Motivated to continue supporting the underserved, Vicki’s vision is to become a concierge of resources to support grassroots individuals, groups and small non-profits whose focus is to support and uplift black youth, single mothers, seniors, and anyone doing good work to strengthen the black community. She plans to support this vision through a project called “I Can Help”. The idea is to recognize the need then identify persons willing to pitch in….transporting groups, teaching life skills, assembling project materials, pickups and delivery, making phone calls, coordinating schedules…essentially activating a group of volunteers for volunteers.
