How I Spent My Summer: Cory Isler

As I throw myself head first into the nonprofit arts sector for a summer internship at the Cleveland Orchestra, I find myself flooded with questions. Initially, the questions are manageable, easily conquered: Where do I park? Should I wear a tie? How many times will I get lost until I find my way to the education office? The further I...

Scholarship Listings

Thanks to the vision and generosity of many donors, the Cleveland Foundation offers more than 60 scholarships. While most are for graduating high school seniors attending institutions of higher learning, others enable individuals to pursue vocational training and professional development opportunities.   The Cleveland Foundation is...

#SummerOfPurpose: Adrian Monty

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year's Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks this summer working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today's blog, we interview Adrian Monty, who is working with the Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability to implement its strategic plan...

Summer of Purpose: Ibukun Ode-Martins

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they reflect on 11 weeks spent working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog, we hear from Ibukun Ode-Martins, who spent her summer with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.), where she worked with the...

#FellowFriday: Joshua Edmonds’ Fellowship Experience

The Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship offers emerging young leaders the skills and networks needed to create the community they envision and jumpstart a career in public service. In our #FellowFriday weekly blog series, hear from members of the 2016-17 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship cohort about their...

Summer of Purpose: Macin Sheeder

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they reflect on 11 weeks spent working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog, we hear from Macin Sheeder, who spent her summer at Arts Impact supporting the organization's work providing arts-based...

Public Service Fellowship

Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship Timeline March 19 - April 3* – Semi-Finalist Interviews April 8 - May 3* – Virtual Finalist Interviews with Host Agencies Week of April 22 – Fellows Selection Begins August 1* – Fellowship Begins *Candidates must be available on these dates  Creating Pathways to Careers...

#SummerOfPurpose: Caroline Carulas

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Caroline Carulas, who spent her summer working with Evergreen Business Services where she was integrally involved in market...

#SummerOfPurpose: Tessa Holmes

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Tessa Holmes, who spent her summer working with Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation (FRDC) where she developed an...

Preview #CommonGroundCLE on July 30: Part 2

Common Ground is just days away! On our blog each day this week, we are previewing Common Ground conversations happening Sunday, July 30 across Cuyahoga County. Register to attend one (or more!) of these free community events here.    Better Together SolarDiscuss issues around energy justice, pollution, carbon emissions and...