1. History
Volunteers, members, collaborations,
and donations are welcome!
Extended Family
is a grass roots group. The group
was developed in 2005, after a group of
economically challenged African American
women decided that the key to saving their
children from poor self-esteem, community
violence, academic failure and poor decision
making was to unite. They made a commitment
to collaborate with individuals and organizations
that are concerned about families. They sponser
community wide events designed to educate,
entertain and engage our youth and families.
The women may be seen throughout the county
wearing the colors black and red.
Black symbolizing the black people and the color
red symbolizing the blood that has been shed
in our community. The group also wears shawls
which symbolized the group covering the
community in love.
Our Belief
We Believe...
A family is more than people
related to each other. Rather,
a family is a state of mind,
state of being.. a state of
feeling, strength that exudes from
the heart! It’s people joined by
shared memories and hopes not
just shared bloodline.
Its
people drawn
together by mutual caring
and concern, not merely by mutal
ancestors. People who stand by
each other with understanding and
support, not people who stand by and
watch a relative fall without trying to
pick him/her up. Still its not taking
advantage of a hand in kind.
Black History Month
Boys ages 11-21 transitioning from
young men gained valuable lessons
about life from men through small
group experiences.
BlackHistoryMonth
Families are welcome
to attend a fun-filled
day, learning about our
ancestory and historical
events which took place
in the past.They remember
the past through dress, music &
storytelling. Participlants experience a
sense of pride & self determination
for the future.
GirlstoWomenBoysIIMen
Girls to Women ( series)
Girls ages 12-18 transitioning into young
women gained valuable lessons about life
from women through
the group
experiences.
Boys II Men ( series)
Annual Events!
(February)
(May & November)
(March & October)

2. Founders
Ethel Banks, (Great Aunt)
City of Cleveland
Patricia Barker, (Grandmother)
City of Euclid
Norma Brown, (Mother)
City of Cleveland Heights
Jeanette Conner, (Grandmother)
City of Cleveland Heights
Dr. Sandria Dixon, (Educator)
City of Cleveland Heights
Marilyn Doss, (Mother)
City of Cleveland Heights
Carrie Gary, (Mother)
City of Cleveland
Glennie Howard, (Grandmother)
City of East Cleveland
Keesha McMillian M.Ed., LPCC
(Child and Family Therapist)
City of South Euclid
Wilhelmina Singleton, (Aunt)
City of Cleveland Heights
Arnella Stewart, (Grandmother)
City of Cleveland Heights
Susie Wilkerson, (Grandmother)
City of Euclid
Established 2005
14405 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 451-2143
(216) 371-3915
Voicemail: (216) 556-0821
African American
Women Working To Save
Our Families One Event At A Time
xtended Family
Women Working Together To
Improve The Community
xtended Family
A family affair
celebrating the
first non-heroic
African
American
Holiday. The
Nguzo Saba is
learned. Families enjoy arts, crafts, games,
entertainment and more.
Kwanzaa
Students, administrators, parents,
lawyers, and prisoners all come together todialogue to eliminate at risk behaviors,poor choices crime and violence.
Children ages
2-10 are treated to a day
of games, face painting, &
carnival style entertainment.
ParadeS
Parade the Circle is where
familes come together to design
costumes, choreograph a march,
and use creative skills. They learn
to work together & improve
their communication skills.
Fun with Tots
Game Recognize Game(May)
(June)
(August)
(December)