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Leap of faith: How COVID-19 has changed the way we worship
The pandemic may make it impossible for most houses of worship to congregate in-person, but institutions find their missions and prayers extend beyond the sanctuary walls. 
Making it count: Community groups get creative in collecting census data during a pandemic
Cleveland is lagging in responses to the 2020 U.S. Census, so community groups are taking some creative measures to encourage traditionally hard-to-reach groups to be counted—and it's working.
Digital Divide: CMSD, nonprofits, and providers scramble to get students online for remote learning
As CMSD students prepare to start returning to school next week, officials are working with providers and nonprofits to ensure every student has access to a laptop or other device and has an internet connection at home.
Navigating the challenges in protecting Cleveland’s homeless from COVID-19
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, area homeless shelters have struggled to protect the homeless community from the virus. Their efforts have met with challenges, and seen some successes, while the fight continues.
Organizations, congregations attempt to expand COVID-19 testing in poorer Cleveland neighborhoods
Healthare organizations, churches, and government agencies are working to bring pop-up testing sites to some of Cleveland's poorer neighborhoods, where access to testing, as well as healthcare, is often limited.
West side hotel gives Cleveland’s homeless a place to rest their heads during coronavirus pandemic
When COVID-19 hit Cleveland earlier this year, government officials and advocates scrambled to find safe housing alternatives to the streets and shelters. The temporary answer just may lead to some long term goals and solutions.
Government, nonprofits working to prevent wave of evictions in Cleveland
With the reopening of the Cleveland Housing Court and high unemployment rates,  officials are bracing for a wave of eviction cases and attempting to find ways to keep people in their homes.
Kindred care: Congolese refugee community takes care of its own, and others, during COVID-19
From cooking pots and cleaning supplies to groceries, the large Congolese refugee community living in Cleveland ensures everyone in their neighborhoods are cared for during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How live entertainment venues are attempting to beat COVID-19 with some creative approaches
Many of Cleveland's live entertainment venues are struggling with the challenges of safely reopening during the coronavirus. But some popular hotspots are getting creative.