Tenisha Gant Watson, Founder and Director of Jordan Community Resource Center
Reflecting on the origins of her calling to serve others, Tenisha Gant Watson, Founder and Director of Jordan Community Resource Center, describes her 19-year-old self as “a woman in transition.” After becoming incarcerated, she overcame countless...
Valdia Burns-Frazier knew from a young age that she wanted to own her own business, and with this dream, she believed that serving her community should be at the core of her career path and life. As a featured philanthropist at the 2018 African American Philanthropy Summit, we spoke to Burns-Frazier, entrepreneur and founder of Rogers...
Greater Cleveland can now register to find “Common Ground”
Third year of community conversations set for Sunday, June 30, will focus on the environment and all its many forms: natural, physical, cultural, and more
Release Date: 6.12.2019
CLEVELAND – Individual registration for Common Ground 2019 is currently available at...
Robert P. Madison always dreamed of becoming an architect, but as an African American man growing up in the 1920s and 1930s, social inequality continuously tried to block his path to success. After overcoming countless obstacles, Madison achieved his goals by establishing a successful architecture firm that celebrates diversity, as well...
As we reflect on the past twelve months, the moments that stand out to us are defined by the people and organizations in Greater Cleveland working to make our community better. We've been lucky to partner with many of them in 2018. Here are some highlights:
Cleveland's Path to Say Yes
Over the past 18 months, our community has...
Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper, entrepreneur and philanthropist, places teamwork at the heart of both her professional and philanthropic pursuits. With the belief that we can accomplish more together than alone, Dr. Burts-Cooper follows her passion for youth mentorship by contributing to the Our Hope, Our Future Giving Circle fund and awarding...
Cleveland Foundation awards $1.75 million to Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University to launch IoT CollaborativeGoal of collaborative is to position Cleveland at the forefront of the latest industrial revolution Release Date: 1.30.2018CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors announced today a $1.75...
Cleveland International Film Festival offering free movie screening – and special ticket discount code – at this year’s festival in honor of Cleveland Foundation’s centennial gift and longtime support of the event
RELEASE DATE: 3.5.2015
CLEVELAND –– The 39th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) will include a...
From donating her allowance to help a friend, to mentoring the next generation of Clevelanders, philanthropy and community building has always been a priority for Ann-Marie Ogletree. A retired Cleveland Metropolitan School District administrator and founder of Fundamentals Early Childhood Development Academy, Ogletree shared her story as...
Engaged residents make their communities stronger. Now more than ever, it is vital that Greater Clevelanders exercise their civic rights by voting, taking the census and holding their government leaders accountable. Here are three simple ways to make your voice count for your community:
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