Verizon supports the CentroVilla25 Project

Cleveland, OH – JUNE 8, 2023 Verizon Communications Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information, and entertainment products and services, has announced a commitment of $15,000 in funding towards the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development’s Barrio Progreso Program. This significant contribution aligns with Verizon’s initiative, Citizen Verizon, which aims to drive economic, environmental, and social advancement.

The Barrio Progreso Program is a key component of the transformative CentroVilla25 project, which aims to catalyze economic development, promote cultural inclusion, and foster business growth in the vibrant Clark-Fulton neighborhood of Cleveland.

The Director of Community Engagement, Jessica Cohen, expressed her enthusiasm for the funding allocation. “This investment reflects Verizon’s commitment to furthering local conversation about workforce development and digital inclusion,” said Cohen. “It also recognizes the transformative change the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development has been affecting through its programs and services in Cleveland.”

Verizon’s contribution will serve to bolster the local economy by supporting job creation, business development, and the celebration of Latino culture within the region. The CentroVilla25 project is a testament to the tireless work and vision of the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development, a commitment that has now been recognized and supported by Verizon.

“We are immensely grateful for Verizon’s contribution,” said Jenice Contreras, NEOHCED’s Executive Director. “This funding will play a crucial role in the successful development of CentroVilla25, ultimately helping to make our vision of a vibrant, inclusive Latino cultural district in the heart of Clark-Fulton a reality.”

About NEOHCED

The Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development (NEOHCED) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic development in the Hispanic community of Greater Cleveland. They work to enhance the vibrancy of the Hispanic community through initiatives that catalyze economic impact, job creation, business development, and cultural celebration.

About CentroVilla25

CentroVilla25 is a project spearheaded by the Hispanic Business Center, aimed at catalyzing economic impact, fostering business development, and celebrating Latino culture. This vibrant and inclusive Latino cultural district in the heart of the Clark-Fulton neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, will serve as both an anchor and a magnet, with an aim to preserve the character of the community and ensure Latino and other small business owners have opportunities for creating wealth.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000, and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information, and entertainment products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video, and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security, and control.

For more information about CentroVilla25, visit www.hbcenter.org/cv25.