Mission Statement

Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation (LIRC) is a non-profit community development organization comprised of concerned residents, business owners, members of long standing neighborhood institutions and other individuals. The organization was created to facilitate appropriate economic development, eliminate blight and deterioration, guard against future deterioration and protect and preserve the cultural essence of the Little Italy Community.

Board / Staff

OFFICERS/STAFF

Joseph Rosalina
President

Michael Scarparotti
Vice President

Taylor Davis
Treasurer

Silvia Iorio
Secretary

Ray Kristosik
Executive Director

TJ Disanto, Angela Ianiro
Ex Officio Member

BOARD

Julius Ciaccia

Paulette Colarochio

Robert Fatica

Amy K. Mangano

Dr. Marcela Montero

Marco Morgione

Geralyn (Geri) Presti

Fr. Joseph Previte

Tina Schneider

Tony DiBello

Become a Member Today

Benefits of Becoming a Member:

Voting Rights at the Annual Meeting
A voice in the Organization that represents the interests of Little Italy with the City of Cleveland
Input in the Planning study that will shape the Future of our beloved neighborhood
Invitation to a late Spring Early Summer membership event
Email Blast announcements

2025 Board Meeting Schedule

2025 Dates To Be Determined

Meetings are in-person at 6:00 pm within the LIRC Office.

Schedule is subject to change, please contact Ray Kristosik at ray@littleitalycle.com for confirmation.

2025 Design Review Committee Meeting Schedule

The Little Italy Historic District is part of the Greater Northeast Design Review Advisory Committee.

The committee is an advisory committee to the Landmarks Commission.

The committee meets virtually at 5:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

The meeting schedule may change due to project demand.

For more information contact the Landmark Commission staff, visit their website for more information.

2025 Little Italy Block Club Meeting Schedule

Thursday, January 9
Thursday February 6
Thursday, March 6
Thursday, April 3
Thursday, May 1
Thursday, June 5
Thursday, July 10
Thursday, Aug. 7
Thursday, Sept. 4
Thursday, Oct. 2
Thursday, Nov. 6
Thursday, Dec. 4