South Cuyahoga News

Rep. Shontel Brown, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 11th district since 2021, shared her recent activities and initiatives through a series of tweets. These posts highlight her involvement in community events and efforts to secure funding for local programs.

On February 2, 2025, Rep. Brown expressed her enjoyment at attending Soup for the Soul in Warrensville Heights. She noted the strong community support for Strengthening our Students, an organization dedicated to enriching local families' lives through education and life skills programs. "Had a great time at Soup for the Soul on Saturday in Warrensville Heights. It’s wonderful to see so many people supporting the work of Strengthening our Students and their effort to enrich the lives of local families and children through education and life skills programs."

Later that day, she announced her participation with Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and other officials in expanding the County’s Freshwater Institute program. This initiative provides free swim lessons for children in Cleveland and Warrensville Heights, supported by funds secured by her office. "This week, I joined Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and other officials to announce the expansion of the County’s Freshwater Institute’s program providing free swim lessons for kids in Cleveland and Warrensville Heights, supported in part with funds secured by my office."

In another tweet posted simultaneously, Rep. Brown acknowledged AquaMissions and Cleveland State University for their partnership on this program. She emphasized its benefits for local children and reiterated her commitment to securing federal funds for Northeast Ohio. "I’m grateful to AquaMissions and Cleveland State University for their partnership on the program. This is a win for local kids and is another example of how we’re expanding access and opportunity locally." "I will not stop fighting for federal funds for Northeast Ohio."