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May 05, 2008

Case Western Reserve University expands Community Card program to Cuyahoga county residents

Apply for your Case Community Card today!

Just in time for spring and summer activities, Greater Clevelanders can now take advantage of discounts to movies, area restaurants and more by signing up for Case Western Reserve University's Case Community Card.

The community card, which was introduced a few years ago as a pilot program for people living near the university in Cleveland wards 6-9, has recently expanded to include residents of the Greater Cleveland community.

"This program has been an excellent vehicle to invite members of the local community to explore our campus and participate in an assortment of programs, events and services offered throughout the year," said Latisha James, director of the university's Center for Community Partnerships. "Cardholders can enjoy many of the same amenities and benefits extended to each of the faculty, staff and students. More importantly, the Case Community Card enables our neighbors to have direct access to our campus facilities and services. We are excited to expand this program to the Greater Cleveland region and look forward to seeing more of our neighbors on campus soon."

Cardholders can visit the university's Kelvin Smith Library and use the track and field at the Village at 115, as well as attend university-sponsored programs and sporting events for free. In addition, the card offers discounts to various businesses and venues, including the Case Western Reserve University Bookstore (affiliated with national chain Barnes and Noble), select campus restaurants, tickets to Cleveland Cavaliers games, and more. Cardholders also can receive a 10 percent membership discount to join the university's Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center.

There is a one-time $25 application fee per resident interested in becoming a cardholder. With discounts averaging 10 percent, the card pays for itself within the first few usages.

In addition to the discounts, the university features a variety of services that are open to the public, including high-quality, low-cost dental clinic services offered through the School of Dental Medicine; free college courses courtesy of the Saturday College Program (SatCo); and more. These services do not require the use of the Case Community Card.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Cuyahoga County. Contact the university's Center for Community Partnerships at (216) 368-3909 or visit their Web site to download an application.

In addition to the expanded community card, Cuyahoga County residents are invited to learn more about the institution's outreach initiatives. Case Western Reserve University invests nearly 400,000 hours of volunteer service each year, has nearly 600 community partners and coordinates over 500 programs in the areas of PreK-12, health, social service and lifelong learning programs. To learn more, visit http://blog.case.edu/community/.

For more information contact Kimyette Finley, 216.368.0521.

Posted by: Heidi Cool, May 5, 2008 12:30 PM | News Topics: Campus Life, Collaborations/Partnerships, Community Outreach, HeadlinesMain, features

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