Life in Cleveland
Life in Cleveland is built around people. It’s the kind of place where showing up still matters, where downtown is part of everyday life, and where community isn’t something you have to search for.
Here, life feels full without feeling rushed. There’s room for connection, creativity, and quiet moments that make a place feel like home.
Community + Culture
Cleveland is a town where neighbors know one another, and community shows up in real ways. Getting involved here feels natural, not forced, with opportunities that meet people where they are.
You’ll find a connection through:
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American Legion Auxiliary - This Unit has 62 members and its committees are active in the support of local Veterans, the Poppy Program, Children and Youth in local schools, and promoting Americanism and Community Service.
Cleveland-Bolivar County Young Professionals - The mission of Cleveland-Bolivar County Young Professionals is to enhance the quality of life of its members and the Cleveland community by providing opportunities for community service, professional development, social interaction, and relationship building for young talent living and working in the area.
Cleveland Lions Club - They ensure that vision issues are identified in first and third grade at every school in Cleveland. Members of the club have the latest eye testing equipment and test the eyes of the students in the elementary schools each year.
Cleveland Rotary Club - Their mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Cleveland Runners - Cleveland Runners meets downtown every Saturday at 8 a.m. and is comprised of walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities.
Cleveland Women’s Club - The goal of all Women's clubs is to serve their community by fundraising, volunteering, and doing service projects.
Delta Arts Alliance - The core mission of the Delta Arts Alliance is to bridge cultural divides by celebrating the diverse contributions of individuals to the arts. In doing so, DAA strives to make art and arts education a more integral part of everyday life.
Delta Pickleball Inc. - Our mission is to promote and support the growth of pickleball in the Delta.
Exchange Club - Their core values are Family, Community, and Country. Our motto is "Unity for Service" and our projects fall into four categories: Americanism, Community Service, Youth Programs, and our National project, Child Abuse Prevention.
Friends of the Library - This nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization plays a vital role in enhancing library services for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland, MS - These women devote their time to serve the children of Bolivar County through a multitude of projects from child welfare, health and wellness, scholarship, and more.
Optimist Club of Cleveland - The main priority of Optimists is to "bring out the best in youth.” We have programs that serve all ages and off er opportunities for people to express themselves in art, scholastics, athletics, and more.
The Table Men’s Ministry - The Cleveland Table meets at 6:00 a.m. every Friday morning with about 25 men from the surrounding area. Any man from any denomination is welcome to come worship with them.
The Well - The Well is a non- profit organization that offers a fun, comfortable environment for teenagers where they hang out. The purpose is to share the love of Christ with teens from the Cleveland area.
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Apostolic
Assembly of God
Baptist
Baptist Missionary
Catholic
Church of Christ
Church of God
Church of God in Christ
Episcopal
Interdenominational
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Lutheran
Methodist
Methodist African Episcopal
Nazarene
Non-Denominational
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Seventh Day Adventist
Jewish Synagogue
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Bologna Performing Arts Center - nationally-touring performances, concerts, dance, comedy, and community shows.
Visual and Performing Arts Exhibitions – student and community exhibits throughout the year.
Senior Citizen Tuition Program - all Delta State courses offered for $50.
Dedicated Statesmen Association - Members participate in educational programs, guest speakers, cultural events, and social activities throughout the year.
Wiley Planetarium - It was and remains to this day, the only planetarium associated with a college or university campus in the state.
See for yourself…
Delta State University
Delta State University extends learning and culture into the community through continuing education, a robust library and archives, distinguished speakers, public art, concerts, and music. The campus also offers aquatics, public pickleball, and a full calendar of athletic events open to the public.
Delta Arts Alliance
Ellis Theater and the Delta Arts Alliance anchor Cleveland’s arts scene with concerts, gallery shows, workshops, classes, and hands-on opportunities to engage with the creative community.
Museums, Trails, & Shopping
Music history, Delta history, Railroad history, Chinese-American history, sculpture and arts…even a planetarium…there are plenty of ways to muse the day away in Cleveland.