People with disabilities face a higher risk of serious health problems from COVID-19. To help organizations serving this population during the current pandemic, the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awarded a $100,000 grant to support a consortium...
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The Greater Cleveland community is facing unprecedented challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Partners across the community have stepped up to create the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund to support nonprofit organizations serving the...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced students across the community to learn from home and complete their schoolwork online. However, many families – especially those living in poverty – don’t have access to a computer or high-speed internet in their homes...
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When a family is evicted from their home, the consequences are often devastating. Housing instability is associated with worse outcomes in mental and physical health, education and future earnings. Evictions strengthen the cycle of poverty, predominately...
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This week, Neighborhood Connections announced the launch of two new programs designed to help organizations and residents serve their community during the pandemic and beyond. The Neighbor Up COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program will provide financial...
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Since the community foundation concept was launched here in Cleveland in 1914 by our founder Frederick Harris Goff, place-based philanthropy has played an important role promoting the well-being of communities around the world. In times of crisis, residents...
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It can be challenging to navigate the flood of information being shared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is especially difficult for individuals and families living in the U.S. who aren’t fluent in English. When foreign language speakers don’t have...
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By Nelson Beckford, Program Director, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement A complete census count is incredibly important. U.S. census data is used to direct the flow of billions of dollars in federal spending, it helps decide political...
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In the 106 years since the Cleveland Foundation was established, our community has faced a number of serious challenges. Through it all, people and organizations across the region have come together to help Greater Clevelanders weather the storm. Today, the...
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Tune in to Fox 8 on Wednesday, April 15 from 7-8 p.m. for a one-hour special, Cleveland Rocks: From Our Living Rooms, featuring musical artists performing from their homes to help raise money for the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund. Artists...
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