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
Individual, Senior & Family Membership
Merchant Membership and Leadership Support

Sponsors

Upcoming Events

Join us June 5–7, 2026, for the return of the Little Italy Summer Art Walk.

GardenWalk Cleveland

July 12 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

July 12, 2026 — explore Little Italy’s gardens and green spaces during the free GardenWalk Cleveland summer tour.

JAC Bocce Tournament

July 24 - July 26

Join us July 24–26, 2026, as the JAC Bocce Tournament brings competition and community together in support of Alta House.

Feast of the Assumption 2026

August 13 - August 16

August 13–16, 2026 — celebrating 127 years of faith, tradition, and community at the Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy.

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