About the Ambassadors

Keeping our city clean & safe

about the program

Ohio City's Clean & Safe Ambassadors provide services that include patrolling the district, removing litter and graffiti, providing safety escorts, motor vehicle assistance, addressing public disturbances, homeless outreach, Ohio City’s safety camera program, security patrols, public space maintenance, beautification projects, and greeting and assisting people in the District. OCIC contracts with Block by Block to employ ambassadors in the district. Ambassadors are on-duty every day between 7:00 a.m. and midnight, seven days per week. 

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Ambassadors will walk you to your car, escort you to a business, or wait with you at the bus stop until the bus arrives.

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safety ambassadors

Safety Ambassadors are a vigilant team dedicated to enhancing community security and providing peace of mind for residents and visitors alike.

  • Patrol the district, acting as the eyes and ears for police. On duty until midnight at the latest, Ambassadors follow a preset schedule and make regular stops by businesses on their route to gather and share security-related information and concerns.

  • Provide free safety escorts within the district. Ambassadors will walk you to your car, escort you to a business, or wait with you at the bus stop until the bus arrives. To request a safety escort, please call 216-903-7509.

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clean ambassadors

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Ohio City Clean Ambassadors are a dedicated group focused on maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of our sidewalks and public spaces for all to enjoy.

  • Clean up litter, cigarette butts, leaves, gum and other waste to keep sidewalks and public spaces neat and attractive.

  • Empty public trash receptacles along the sidewalk and in Market Square Park.

  • Remove graffiti, decals, flyers, paint, posters and stickers from public spaces.

  • Wipe surfaces like trash cans and benches to remove dust and grime.

  • Straighten fixtures like news boxes and trash cans.

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Hospitality

A friendly team dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience through warm interactions and helpful assistance.

  • Interact with visitors in the neighborhood by providing directions, restaurant recommendations, and even umbrella escorts when it’s raining.

  • Provide motor vehicle assistance including changing a flat tire, jumping a dead battery, or helping drivers who have locked their keys in the car.

  • Check-in with businesses on a regular basis.

  • Serve as a friendly, welcoming face in the neighborhood.

Help for the homeless

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Clean and Safe Ambassadors are trained to interact with the homeless. This initiative is focused on fostering connections and providing support for individuals in need throughout the community.

beautification

A dedicated team committed to enhancing the charm and functionality of Ohio City's public spaces.

  • Maintenance of Market Square Park, sidewalk planters, and other improvements in Ohio City’s public spaces including landscaping, upkeep and repair of furniture, bike racks, and other amenities on a seasonal basis.

  • Installing adequate public lighting for public spaces near around the District.

  • Removal of snow on the sidewalks throughout the entire District when snowfall exceeds 2 inches.

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