By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow
Representation matters. Baltimore philanthropists Eddie and Sylvia Brown understand this keenly and have made it a focus of their work in classrooms, boardrooms and philanthropy. On Nov. 10, in the second installment of “2020 Vision: Disrupting the...
Pulitzer Prize Winner Isabel Wilkerson to Deliver Keynote during Cleveland Foundation 2021 Annual Meeting Week Presented by KeyBank
Foundation to convene the community virtually for week of free events
Release Date: 7.29.21
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation announced today the schedule for its 2021 Annual Meeting Presented by...
Most years, Common Ground is a single-day initiative where people gather at locations across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties to share a meal, connect with one another, build community and take action on the issues they care about. This year was different. In response to the unique environment in which we are currently living, Common...
Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announces latest round of grants
Partners award more than $220,000 in fourth cycle of Phase II grantmaking
Release Date: 12.22.2020
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition announced today the most recent round of biweekly grants to support the nonprofit...
Ten organizations receive funding in latest round of grantmaking from Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund
Partners award $227,500 in seventh cycle of Phase II grantmaking
Release Date: 2.9.2021
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announced today its seventh cycle of biweekly grants as part of...
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, and other generating facilities while disproportionately suffering their ill...
Everyone wants a seat at the table. Now celebrating its 5th anniversary, Common Ground offers the ability to take a seat – or to set the table for others – and participate in community conversations designed to encourage and foster new connections. Common Ground challenges individuals, organizations and community leaders to build...
Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund eclipses $16 million in grantmaking
Deadline for Phase II applications is August 1
Release Date: 7.14.2021
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announced today its 16th cycle of biweekly grants as part of its Phase II efforts to support the Greater Cleveland...
Did you know that adding a strategic philanthropic plan to your business model can positively impact your bottom line, enhance your presence in the community, and increase employee satisfaction?Consider these compelling statistics:Guest blog by Cleveland Foundation Director of Development and Donor Communications Michelle FritzAlign with...
Cleveland Foundation announces $13 million in March grants to Greater Cleveland communityEducation and youth development key areas for Q1 2017 supportrelease date: 3.16.2017CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today announced more than $13 million in March grants to support residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga...