Cleveland Landmarks Press

In addition to publishing books about Cleveland history since 1980, CLP created a foundation -- one devoted to supporting Cleveland cultural institutions and residents in Cleveland. Jim Toman and Greg Deegan started the Cleveland Landmarks Press Foundation in 1999 by setting aside $50 each every other month. Then they started donating 10% of annual book sales to the CLPF. They raised funds mainly through the support of friends and family members over the years. Today, the CLPF has more than $515k.

This year, the CLPF sent grants to the Karamu House, Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. The CLPF has now given more than $23k to the cultural gems of Cleveland.

In addition, the CLPF provided two $5k grants to two amazing young women. Naima Murray is a first-year student at Kent State University majoring in hospitality and event management. Her dream? One day she wants to open a cafe with her family because she "loves the idea of working with a team to give people a great experience."

Lavonna Carter is a first-year student at Kentucky State University majoring in criminal justice. She started her senior year at Glenville High School living in her car -- and by the end of her senior year she had been named Glenville's valedictorian. She's hoping to go to law school because she is "passionate about fighting for justice and helping those who cannot fight for themselves."

So, at the end of this calendar year, if you're looking to give money to a worthwhile cause that makes Cleveland a better place -- and one with absolutely no overhead -- we appreciate you considering the CLPF. Feel free to send a donation to:

Cleveland Landmarks Press Foundation
14189 Washington Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44118

See these two sports writers? That's Budd Bailey (left) and Larry Pantages (right). They know everything one can know about Cleveland-area sports. Last weekend they signed books at Mac's Backs-Books On Coventry and Visible Voice Books in Tremont.

Stop by this Saturday and chat with co-author Larry Pantages about Lenny Barker, Pele's time in Cleveland, and the Cleveland Indians' 1920 tragic hero, Ray Chapman.

Fireside Book Shop: Sat. Dec. 2, 12 - 1 pm (Chagrin Falls)
Appletree Book: Sat. Dec. 2, 3 - 4 pm (Cleveland Heights)

Cleveland Landmarks Press -- Cleveland books for Cleveland memories

Read an excerpt from Resisting Segregation -- and learn how ordinary citizens took steps to change make their community inclusive and diverse.

Grassroots Activists in Cleveland Heights Came Together in 1960s to Resist Segregation, Promote In*******al Living The following is the introduction to Susan Kaeser's Resisting Segregation, Cleveland Heights Activists Shape Their Community 1964-1976, published this year by Cleveland Landmarks Press. Copies...