Our Programming

Young Family Enjoys Music During a LakewoodAlive Front Porch Concert

Fostering Vibrant & Welcoming Neighborhoods

Through the many programs we provide, we are able to support small businesses and their owners as well as Lakewood residents. Explore our programs below to see which are most relevant to you.
Volunteer Assisting a Senior Citizen Install Shower Bars in Their Lakewood Home

Aging in Place Assistance

Our free Aging In Place Assessments are for anyone aged 60 and up who may need a little help navigating their living space safely.
Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood by St. Charles

Available Properties Map

Interested in opening or moving your business to Lakewood? Check out the listing of available properties.
LakewoodAlive Volunteers Pose Ready to Help with Bed Bug Removal

Bed Bug Removal

Learn more about our program that helps residents remove bed bugs.
Staff Members of LakewoodAlive Present Business Flower Boxes

Blossoms Flower Box Program

Businesses can help beautify Lakewood by signing up for our flower box program.
Small Businesses, Such as Humble Wine Bar and VooDoo Tuna, Line Detroit Avenue

Connections to Business Grants

Do you own a small business in Lakewood and need help finding funding for improvement projects for your storefront? Find out how we can help connect you with business grants.
LakewoodAlive-Approved Contractor Starts Work on Home Repair

Contractor Referrals

Check out our list of trusted home improvement experts to help you maintain or improve your home or the location of your business.
LakewoodAlive Staff Member Installing a Free Fire Alarm for a Resident

Free Smoke Alarms

Fire prevention is important. Our Program supplies Lakewood residents with free smoke alarms and offers replacements services on a case by case basis.
Exterior Home Repair In-Progress, Funded with Help From LakewoodAlive

Funding for Home Repair

Financing a home repair can be challenging. Learn how we provide programs to help Lakewood residents cover improvement costs.
Historical Streetcar in Lakewood, Ohio on Detroit Avenue

Historic Preservation Programs

Learn more about the Lakewood Downtown Historic District and the opportunities available to businesses and residents who occupy this integral area of our city.
Knowing Your Home Series Logo Over Lakewood Home Roof

Knowing Your Home

Our Know Your Home Program is a series of workshops aimed to empower homeowners and renters with the knowledge and resources to maintain their living space.
LakewoodAlive's Tool Box Rental Station

Lakewood Toolbox

Working on a home repair project but don’t necessarily have the right tools? The Lakewood Toolbox is a resources for residents, business owners, renters, and landlords to rent tools as needed.
Exterior House Painting of Lakewood Home

Paint Lakewood

This Paint Program assists homeowners with the cost of exterior house painting so we can beautify Lakewood’s neighborhoods and reduce lead hazards in our community.
Lakewood's Business Alliance Map Featuring West End, Uptown, Downtown, and Bunts to Birdtown

Small Business Association Support

LakewoodAlive acts as a fiscal partner to local business associations, allowing small businesses to join and receive the benefits of larger companies. Find out how we help.
LakewoodAlive Volunteers Shoveling Snow for Seniors

Snow Shoveling for Seniors

We’re proud to help our senior and residents with disabilities with their snow removal needs during the winter months. This program is also open for community volunteers.
Workers Install a Beautiful Mural on Building in Downtown Lakewood

Streetscape Beautification Projects

Along with the City of Lakewood, LakewoodAlive has been involved in art into the community, including art installations, flower boxes, and murals. Learn more about this beautification program.
Volunteers Do Yard Clean Up for a Lakewood Senior Resident

Yard Clean-Ups for Seniors

Seniors and disabled homeowners can benefit from our LakewoodAlive Yard Clean-Up Program. With community volunteers, we can help maintain your yard from spring to fall.