2016 is a big year for Cleveland. With the Republican National Convention coming to town in July, our city is in the spotlight. Every day, individuals and organizations in Greater Cleveland are working to improve our community for the future and we want their...
Read More
According to Lexis Nexis, 55 percent of Americans do not have a will or estate plan in place. And if you did establish a will, how long ago did you do so? It’s a troubling thought, but keeping an outdated will can be just as unfortunate as not having one at...
Read More
Heard of Encore Cleveland? It's an effort to to channel the time, energy and talents of experienced Clevelanders into solving community challenges and filling unmet needs. Encore Cleveland opportunities abound in many areas, from entrepreneurship and education...
Read More
Small businesses are a vital force in our economy, but it can be tough for many aspiring entrepreneurs to access the resources they need to launch and grow their operations. That’s why we’re working to promote an inclusive and supportive environment for...
Read More
We were thrilled to see the Cleveland Foundation’s president and CEO, Ronn Richard, on Community Leader’s Power 100 list.The new publication from Cleveland Magazine tells stories of individuals and organizations helping to advance Northeast Ohio’s...
Read More
As January draws to a close, the Cleveland Foundation has made grants this month totaling $2.1 million. Let’s take a peek at some of the organizations we supported across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties: We awarded $37,950 to Kent State University...
Read More
January is National Mentoring Month, and for good reason: mentoring is linked to improved academic, social and economic prospects. Young adults who had mentors are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college, more than twice as likely to say they held a...
Read More
If you are a millennial living in Northeast Ohio, you’re not alone. In fact, you may be part of the “fifth migration,” a national term for the re-urbanization of metro areas. It’s a population trend that’s hitting Cleveland in a big way, and it’s...
Read More
Paying for college is daunting, but thanks to the generosity of many donors, the Cleveland Foundation is offering more than 75 scholarships to eligible applicants this year.
Read More
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re reflecting on the important role faith-based organizations play in the communities around them. Often, religious leaders and their congregations are vanguards in grassroots efforts to protect basic human dignity and...
Read More