The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus® Announces State-of-the-Art Gym Renovation Featuring Sponsorships From the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, the Cleveland Cavaliers and SERVPRO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

THE CENTERS’ H.O.P.E. CAMPUS® ANNOUNCES STATE-OF-THE-ART GYM RENOVATION FEATURING SPONSORSHIPS FROM THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION, THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS AND SERVPRO – A Completely Renovated Multipurpose Field House and Court Transformation Will Create New Opportunities for Healing, Wellness, and Growth for Youth in Crisis 

CLEVELAND, Ohio — October 27, 2026 — The Centers announced a major renovation project to transform its H.O.P.E. Campus gymnasium today, located at 11401 Lorain Avenue, into a state-of-the-art field house. Presented by The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, the project is anchored by a joint court sponsorship from the Cleveland Cavaliers and SERVPRO.  

“The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation is proud to partner with The Centers to serve as the presenting sponsor of the renovated gymnasium on the H.O.P.E. Campus in Cleveland,” said Celso Goncalves, President and Chief Financial Officer, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. “The H.O.P.E. Campus provides critical assistance to children in Northeast Ohio who are confronting severe challenges and in need of support. This project aligns with the core values of Cleveland-Cliffs and, through this investment by our foundation, the H.O.P.E. Campus will be able to offer its residents a safe, welcoming athletic facility that promotes physical and emotional wellness.”       

This comprehensive upgrade will revitalize an outdated facility into a premier, high-energy wellness hub designed specifically to support physical activity and emotional regulation for local youth in crisis.  

“Transforming neighborhood spaces into vibrant, modern basketball courts provides safe, high-quality environments that inspire teamwork, active living and neighborhood pride,” said Brandon Jirousek, SVP, Digital Experience at the Cleveland Cavaliers. “These newly revitalized courts will serve as a community space where young athletes can develop their skills, build lasting relationships and experience the positive, transformative impact of sports. Joining forces with SERVPRO to bring this vision to life at the H.O.P.E. Campus aligns with our mission to uplift the Northeast Ohio youth and community.” 

Renovations are slated to begin this winter with an expected completion in Summer 2027, at which time the community will be invited to a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus® Field House, presented by The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, will feature premium, top-tier sports flooring, multi-sport markings, and specialized lighting and sound systems. Additionally, the court will showcase prominent co-branding through a joint community initiative led by the Cleveland Cavaliers and SERVPRO. 

“We are honored to be part of this amazing project with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland-Cliffs, and The Centers,” said Dennis Fosdick, Owner/Operator, SERVPRO Team Fosdick. “We understand the importance of creating a safe and enjoyable environment where people can develop and thrive. We’re confident the field house will give young adults a place to build their skills and grow into tomorrow’s mentors and leaders.”  

Total expenses for the renovation are projected at $615,000. While significant funding has been advanced through corporate partners and community stakeholders, including a lead gift from The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation a remaining funding gap of $186,000 needs to be secured to complete the project. The Centers’ “Game Changer Campaign” is chaired by two of its Board Members: Shelly Grisik-Coury and Brandon Jirousek, SVP, Digital Experience at the Cleveland Cavaliers.  

Following this announcement, the group officially invites the Northeast Ohio community, local businesses, schools, and philanthropic leaders to join this vital initiative and invest directly to help close the remaining financial gap. 

“Our vision is to build a space that feels exciting, energizing, and designed specifically to meet the therapeutic and recreational needs of our youth,” said Dawnya Underwood, LMSW, PMD, Executive Director of The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus®. “Movement is a critical element of healing and trauma recovery, but it’s also an opportunity for young people to simply be kids, have fun, and build positive memories. Partnering with iconic hometown leaders like Cleveland-Cliffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers and SERVPRO allows us to instill pride and self-discipline in our youth, showing them that their community is deeply invested in their potential and future success.” 

About The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus®  

The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus® (formerly Cleveland Christian Home) carries forward a legacy of youth advocacy dating back to 1900, when it was originally established by Rev. Henry Timme as a safe haven for orphaned children. Today, the campus stands as a pioneering public-private collaboration with Cuyahoga County to provide intensive, trauma-responsive care close to home. The success of the campus’s integrated care model served as the direct inspiration for Ohio’s House Bill 96, which led to a $20 million state investment to establish regional child wellness campuses statewide. This year, The Centers officially received $3.2M of state funding to expand its innovative, regional youth stabilization and aftercare initiatives. Visit TheCentersOhio.org/Hope to learn more. 

About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. 

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 25,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada. 

About Cleveland Cavaliers     

The Cleveland Cavaliers, founded in 1970, are a professional basketball team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference that plays at Rocket Arena in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 and took the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Cavaliers were awarded the 2025 NBA Team of the Year and also the recipient of the league’s Inclusion Leadership Award. The Cavaliers are a part of Rock Entertainment Group, the umbrella entity for the sports and entertainment properties under Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert’s ROCK Family of Companies. Nic Barlage serves as the CEO of the Cavaliers, Rocket Arena and Rock Entertainment Group. The team is led by President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson.