Smart Development is a community-driven organization dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity for Newcomers across Northeast Ohio. We empower Newcomer individuals and families through education, workforce development, civic engagement, and supportive social services that build self-sufficiency and long-term success. By fostering partnerships and creating inclusive pathways, we address systemic barriers, promote economic mobility, and strengthen communities. Guided by innovation, collaboration, and equity, we believe everyone deserves access to the tools and resources to thrive. Our mission works to enhance the social safety net and expansion of opportunities for at-need families to grow roots and lead toward pathways of self-sufficency.

Smart Development will continue serving Newcomers through comprehensive programs that promote stability, opportunity, and community connection. Core services include workforce development, housing support, health and social service navigation, and basic needs coordination. We will expand advocacy and nonpartisan voter education efforts by strengthening civic engagement and voter education, empowering Newcomers to participate in local and national decision-making and for voter-eligible Newcomers, to GOTV. We will host workshops, table at events, create content centering first time Immigrant voters, and other services centering impacts of federal, state, and local policy and equip Newcomers with tools to self-advocate.