Creating a more just environment for all

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...

Nelson G. Peck, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Purpose:  To provide scholarship support for a freshman at Ohio University or Cuyahoga Community College majoring in engineering. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school) and financial need. Preference given to graduates of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and African-Americans. For information and to apply, contact: ...

Northwest Emergency Team Fund Scholarship

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for children of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics (first responders) in the cities of Bay Village, North Olmsted, Westlake, Lakewood, Rocky River, and Fairview Park. Applicants must be pursuing vocational or technical training or an undergraduate college degree at an accredited...

Robert P. Madison Scholarship in Architecture

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for African American high school students and undergraduates enrolled in coursework at an accredited school of architecture, with a declared major in architecture.   About the program: The Robert P. Madison Scholarship Fund was established in 2004, seeded by generous contributions from Robert and...

Arthur P. and Ruth H. Moebius Scholarship

Purpose:  To help students who are graduating seniors – or who have already graduated – from Aurora High School obtain an undergraduate college degree. Students must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited, Pell-eligible educational institution, or already be attending such an institution authorized to provide a program...

Ruth Alice Jacobs Roe Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for a college junior or senior pursuing a nursing career or a member of St. Clair Memorial Hospital's nursing staff who is interested in pursuing additional nursing education. Preference shall be given to Greater Cleveland residents attending an accredited Ohio college of nursing. About the...

The M.F. Cachat Charitable Foundation Fund

Exceptional leadership, a clear vision, core values and accountability. According to the team of former executives-turned-philanthropists behind the M.F. Cachat Charitable Foundation Fund, many of the same guiding principles that drive success in business can also inform impactful giving. Mike Cachat, Bill Head, Ed Sherwood, Bruce...

Summer of Purpose: Emily Reyes

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 Emily Reyes, who spent her summer at the Young Latino Network, where she worked alongside staff to encourage...

A post-election statement from our president & CEO

My fellow Clevelanders, As people across our country contend with the results of a divisive and difficult election, many of us are concerned about the future of our political and social landscape. Yet, in the midst of the uncertainty that has in many ways defined this year, it is important to take stock and look forward if we hope to...

Summer of Purpose: Kerrigan Ponsart

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 Kerrigan Ponsart, who spent her summer at May Dugan Center, where she worked with their food distribution...