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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Launched last year, the Cleveland Black Futures Fund seeks to strengthen the ecosystem of Black Leaders and Black-serving organizations in Greater Cleveland by providing dedicated resources to help them grow or deepen their work. Now through Feb. 26, Greater...
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Powerful things can happen when people come together. That’s the idea behind Neighborhood Connections’ Neighbor Up Network, a group of Greater Clevelanders who come together to share power, bridge boundaries and make an impact in their...
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The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program gives local college students and recent grads an opportunity to work with Greater Cleveland nonprofit and public sector organizations during an 11-week paid summer internship. All internships are full-time...
Read More By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow “Systemic racism exists and it’s important to say out loud. It affects every area of life, every system we operate within and every single individual. We can only...
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From remote learning to telehealth appointments to virtual job interviews, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more people online, drawing increased attention to Greater Cleveland’s connectivity crisis. The digital divide in Northeast Ohio predates the...
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By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow In the year that once was, 2020 threw everything but the kitchen sink at us. Despite all the trials and tribulations, one theme that emerged was collaboration. Whether it was...
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By Nelson Beckford, Program Director, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement In traditional cultures, the cycle of the seasons is recognized and celebrated with ceremonies. These ceremonies and traditions encourage connection to people and place or a...
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The Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship offers emerging young leaders the skills and networks needed to create the community they envision and jumpstart a career in public service. In this #FellowFriday blog, 2019-20 Cleveland Foundation Public...
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