It’s the third week of the Cleveland Foundation’s Summer Internship Program, and I’m writing from here at the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. There’s been a lot to do in these first few weeks, and they’ve certainly kept me busy.I work in the...
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It has been a long time since I have been so overjoyed and ready to start each day. Mornings are different for me now because I have something important to motivate me. I know when I arrive at work I will see wonderful people who love their jobs, amazing...
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If you haven’t already heard the news, our region has a new ally in the effort to develop a thriving tech-driven ecosystem in Greater Cleveland. It’s a nonprofit called DigitalC that will work to solve pressing community problems with innovative...
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On June 8, we celebrated 102 years of commitment to our community at the Cleveland Foundation 2016 Annual Meeting presented by KeyBank. Donors, board members, civic leaders, community partners and Greater Cleveland residents joined us at the State Theatre to...
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Here at the foundation, we know that grants of all sizes can have a big impact. While million-dollar grants make headlines, a $1,000 grant can also be a catalyst for impactful change. When these dollars are invested directly into citizen-led neighborhood...
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Guest blog post by Erik Mann, executive director of the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society (CCGS) and instructor at the Cleveland Institute of Music3 PM. Time to call. My thoughts swirling down to my stomach, I dial, give a pleasant greeting, turn away from...
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Our board of directors approved $4.7 million in grants for the month of May, helping to fund a wide range of programs and initiatives across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Check out these highlights from our May grantmaking:Community outreach at local...
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Here at the foundation, we’re committed to supporting Greater Cleveland’s nonprofit and public sectors, and fostering the next generation of community leaders. Our summer internship program does just that. Since 1999, the Cleveland Foundation summer...
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Case Western Reserve University today announced big plans to transform the landscape of Greater University Circle, and we’re thrilled to support their vision with a $1 million grant. The Nord Family Greenway is an innovative urban landscape project that will...
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Last weekend, we continued our Greater Cleveland Caucus Series with YPCLE: The Millennial Caucus. YPCLE is the annual Young Professional Civic Leadership and Empowerment Conference hosted by the Cleveland Young Professional Senate. This year, we partnered with...
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