In recent weeks, hate crimes targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have been in the headlines as incidents across the country have been reported, and six women of Asian descent were murdered in a mass shooting in Atlanta. These...
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by Sandy Lucas, JD, Gift Planning Advisor, Cleveland Foundation Contact Sandy at sLucas@clevefdn.org or 216.615.7174 Throughout our lives, many of us ponder the legacies we hope to leave for our families and our communities. How will we be...
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This month marks one year since life in Greater Cleveland was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past 12 months, the challenges have been profound; lives and livelihoods have been lost, and deep-seated disparities across nearly every measure of...
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The physical, mental and social benefits of spending time outdoors are well documented. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor places and activities have been a refuge for many. These spaces should be inclusive and welcoming to all people who wish to...
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Getting into college is hard, but it can be even harder to get through college. Students benefit from the support of a caring adult who has been through college before and can offer perspective and advice. That’s the idea behind the College Now Mentoring...
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By Maggie McGrath, Executive Director, Higher Education Compact of Greater Cleveland New classes, professors, study groups, meeting new people, dining halls, roommates and dorms… These are some of the things most of us think about when we remember our...
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By Ann Mastandrea, Cleveland Foundation Leadership Development Intern The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly cast its shadow over everyone in the United States. There isn’t a single person whose life hasn’t in some way been touched by the virus. However...
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