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...

Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Foundation and partners announce the launch of PACE initiative to connect students to career pathways and living wage jobs

Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Foundation and partners announce the launch of PACE initiative to connect students to career pathways and living wage jobs Release Date: 11.15.2021 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and Cleveland Foundation today announced the launch of the Planning and...

Stardust: An Exploration of Black Futures

By Sinegugu Gasa, Cleveland Foundation Community Narrative & Engagement Fellow At the corner of East 66th Street and Euclid Avenue, new artwork has been installed on the construction fence at the site of the future Cleveland Foundation headquarters in MidTown. Titled Stardust: An Exploration of Black Futures, the public art...

Cleveland Book Week Begins!

Join us for Cleveland Book Week starting tomorrow, from Sept. 21-29, to celebrate present and past Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards winners and enjoy literary and literacy-themed events for the community. Most events are free, but require registration. Learn even more about Cleveland Book Week right here. You can also meet this year's...

Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund eclipses $16 million in grantmaking

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...

October Grant Highlights

We’re excited to share a few highlights from recent grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. These October grants focus support on arts and culture, health, human services and educational opportunities: Arts and Culture $50,000 to Beck Center for the Arts to increase volunteer opportunities...