On April 5, The George Gund Foundation announced the inaugural gift of $1 million to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Arts Education Fund, in honor of Ann Gund as she retired from The Gund Foundation’s board. The Cleveland Metropolitan School...
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In Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood, young leaders have a seat at the table where key decisions are being made, and their influence is making a difference. Convened by Daniel Gray-Kontar and Lexy Lattimore, the Hough Youth Advisory Board – part of Twelve...
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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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Tony Costanzo By Tony Costanzo, AT&T Director of External Affairs for Cleveland This fall, I was proud to join more than 100 of my AT&T colleagues in assembling 625 STEM kits for kids who participate in programs through the Boys & Girls Clubs...
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At the Cleveland Foundation, education has been a grantmaking priority throughout our 106-year history because we understand the vital role that it plays in determining an individual’s and community’s current and future well-being. Over the past 30 years...
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Students across the country have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; for high school seniors, the crisis presents extra barriers at a critical time on their path to college or career training programs. Say Yes Cleveland and its partners are working to...
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One year in, Say Yes Cleveland is already making a difference in the lives of local students. Say Yes is a program designed to remove the barriers that hold students back from successfully pursuing postsecondary education – either college or career training...
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Paying for college is daunting, but thanks to the generosity of many donors, the Cleveland Foundation is offering more than 60 scholarship awards to eligible applicants this year.
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