Blog post by Kara Copeland, Program Officer, The Cleveland FoundationLast month, I was honored to represent the Cleveland Foundation for the opening of the Cuyahoga County’s Public Library’s (CCPL) first Innovation Center located within the Garfield...
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Guest blog post by Ms. Roshawn Sample, Assistant Executive Director, Union Miles Development CorporationThe Union Miles Development Corporation works to improve the quality of life in Union Miles through community engagement, housing and economic development...
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We’re excited to announce that our board has approved $2.4 million in grants this month. These grants support a variety of organizations and initiatives. Here are some highlights: The Ready Readers Plus (RR+) program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of...
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Cleveland Foundation President and CEO Ronn Richard was a panelist this week at The City Club of Cleveland’s “The Case for Opening Cuba” discussion.The panel hosted local voices on U.S. relations with Cuba, and the role Ohio can play as policies evolve...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Welcome to 2016! It’s going to be an important year for Cleveland. Thanks to a great year’s end, our community has the momentum needed to tackle challenges and embrace the opportunities ahead. In December, our board of directors approved $12.7 million in...
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