JUST C.O.S.
What Has CAlil been Up to?
ADAMHS Board Helping Hands Award
"By sharing his talents and powerful messages with people in Cuyahoga County, Calil instills a greater understanding of substance use, mental health, trauma, and recovery. His words are passionate and encourage hope and resilience while addressing the realities of life – all shared in a truly exceptional performance that reaches the heart of the community."
The Helping Hands Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that embody the Board's mission, have positively impacted the lives of people living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, and/or helped to alleviate stigma and bring awareness to important behavioral health issues in Cuyahoga County.
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Poetry Unplugged
Over the last three years JUST C.O.S. has worked with Poetry Unplugged as the Operating Manager to curate a homelike environment for performing artists in Cleveland. Through Poetry Unplugged, JUST C.O.S. aims to further unify the artistic community across the city and further develop
artists to their full potential.
Teaching ARtisT
Writers in Residence
Since 2023, Calil has happily served as a teaching artist at Writers In Residence, a juvenile justice based literary arts organization. Bringing his background of family intervention and youth program development to life, he facilitates workshops each week at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center with volunteers from John Carrol and
Case Western University.
Maker's Mark Art & Soul
Lacy Talley participated in Maker's Mark's Art & Soul Program, where she was chosen as one of six artists representing the Midwest and assumed the role as an emerging Black Creator, spotlighted for making a significant impact on the world! During the year-long partnership, Lacy licensed of one of her original artworks for utilization in point-of-sale materials, including posters, off-premise case cards, a pop-up banner, coasters, and promotional items. Additionally, the collaboration entailed her curation of live paintings at four annual events, and a charitable partnership involving the hosting of a fundraiser. Lacy invited JUST C.O.S. to perform at these four events, hosted in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati!
