Good morning, Dev Test County. Move over, Jeff Bezos - your $5 million surprise gift to Axess Family Services just transformed from "suspicious email" to "game-changing reality" faster than a Prime delivery. The windfall is set to expand Portage County's only domestic violence shelter, proving that sometimes the best local stories start with a double-take at the inbox.
Meanwhile, Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood is getting its own blockbuster upgrade with a $2.9 million fieldhouse that's part gym, part community hub, and all possibility. And if you're in the market for unique real estate, former Browns safety John Johnson III is selling his Brecksville mansion complete with a "Temple Run" themed basement - because apparently, regular basements are so 2023.
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🏫 Cleveland's Kinsman neighborhood gets game-changing $2.9 million community fieldhouse. Breakthrough Schools is building a 10,000-square-foot gymnasium and multipurpose facility at its Woodland Hills Campus, designed to serve both students and local residents. The new facility, expected to be completed in 2025-2026, will include bleacher seating for 200 spectators and function as a neighborhood polling site. Made possible through various donations, including $250,000 raised through an ultramarathon, the project transforms a former funeral home site into a vibrant community space. The expansion will particularly benefit the school's pre-K through 8th-grade students, all from low-income families.
🏠 Bezos surprises Ohio nonprofit with stunning $5 million gift. The Axess Family Services organization initially thought the email from Bezos' Day 1 Families Fund was a scam, but the money landed in their account this January. The funds will help expand Portage County's only domestic violence shelter and potentially create new homeless services across Northeast Ohio. Executive Director Mark Frisone aims to leverage the gift through partnerships, hoping to turn $5 million into $15 million for maximum impact. The award is part of Bezos' $750 million initiative that has supported 248 organizations fighting homelessness nationwide.
🏠 Ex-Browns star lists mansion with bizarre "Temple Run" basement for $2M. Former Cleveland Browns safety John Johnson III is selling his luxury Brecksville home, featuring a unique basement themed after the popular mobile game. The sprawling property boasts four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a state-of-the-art kitchen with an open concept floor plan. Johnson originally purchased the mansion in spring 2022 during his stint with the Browns.
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