FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Question: What is NeighborhoodLink?
Answer: An interactive communications network - A place where neighborhood people can find information, resources and solutions to everyday concerns through a neighborhhood friendly computer system.

Question: How can I find information about a specific topic?
Answer: Use the NeighborhoodLink Search Engine to search for your topic.

Question: Where can I use NeighborhoodLink?
Answer: Anywhere there is a computer with access to the Internet and the World Wide Web

Question: Who is involved in NeighborhoodLink?
Answer: A Partnership: Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association, City of Cleveland, Cleveland State University: College of Urban Affairs, and Ameritech. A Collaboration: Of over 85 businesses , community service providers, social service agencies, educational institutions, and government entities that have developed content for Neighborhood Link.

Question: What information do neighbors want?
Answer: Through a neighborhood initial survey, it was determined that people want information about employment, educational opportunities, health care solutions, child care listings, and affordable housing.

Question: How is information on NeighborhoodLink developed?
Answer:From internal experts and through suggestions by the community. Suggestion for content can be submitted to Neighborhood Link using the Suggest a Link feature.

Question: Is NeighborhoodLink the answer to all our problems?
Answer: Not at all. Access to information through computers will allow neighborhood people to have more control over their lives and their communities. Strong families in strong neighborhoods is a matter of developing and sustaining personal relationships. NeighborhoodLink is a tool, but not a substitute for the building of communities person-to-person.

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