A guest blog from Black Environmental Leaders What do we mean when we talk about environmental justice? It starts with an acknowledgement, for instance, that African Americans are more likely to live near coal-fired power plants, oil and gas refining plants...
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A guest blog by Jill Koski, Holden Forests & Gardens President & Chief Executive Officer Happy Arbor Day! For more than 90 years, Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) has focused on trees and plants as a living museum at both the Holden Arboretum...
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Originally founded by residents in 1997 and later incorporated as a nonprofit organization, the West Creek Conservancy is working to protect, reclaim and restore local natural areas, open spaces, streams and waterways in Greater Cleveland/Northeast Ohio for...
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The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and no eligible voter should be denied the opportunity to have their voice heard at the ballot box. Last week, Cleveland Foundation President & CEO Ronn Richard proudly joined more than 700 leaders across...
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by Sandy Lucas, JD, Gift Planning Advisor, Cleveland Foundation Contact Sandy at sLucas@clevefdn.org or 216.615.7174 Throughout our lives, many of us ponder the legacies we hope to leave for our families and our communities. How will we be...
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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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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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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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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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