Why I Mentor: Herb Harpster

January is #NationalMentoringMonth, and to celebrate we’re sharing the stories of local mentors who are helping to guide the next generation. In this guest blog, Herb Harpster - a #True2U mentor working with Cleveland Metropolitan School District students - shares his experience: The True2U Program Four years ago, in the fall of...

Finding Common Ground at the Thanksgiving Table

This week, many Americans are busy preparing for Thanksgiving – picking up a turkey, digging out old family recipes, and making sure there are enough chairs around the table for every guest. But what if everyone seated around the table doesn’t see eye to eye? If you’re worried about how the conversation around your Thanksgiving...

Summer of Purpose: Ann Mastandrea

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns, who spent 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Ann Mastandrea, who worked with Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio in coalition with ADA Cleveland helping to finalize and...

#SummerOfPurpose: Tristan Warder

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 Tristan Warder, who is working with the Cleveland Transformation Alliance where he is co-facilitating and supporting...

People for Trees: Celebrating Arbor Day with Holden Forests & Gardens

A guest blog by Jill Koski, Holden Forests & Gardens President & Chief Executive Officer Happy Arbor Day! For more than 90 years, Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) has focused on trees and plants as a living museum at both the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland and the Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland’s University...

Join Cleveland Foundation Thought Leaders and Partners at Philanthropy Forward 2021

Each year, Philanthropy Ohio hosts its Philanthropy Forward conference, bringing together leaders, professionals, donors and other stakeholders in Ohio’s philanthropic sector to discuss relevant issues, new ideas and opportunities in our field. Oct. 11-15, Philanthropy Forward will be presented in a 100% virtual format, with attendees...

Summer of Purpose: Maria Ferrato

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 Maria Ferrato, who spent her summer at Cleveland Kids' Book Bank, where she is working with various community...

Meet Our 2012 Intern Class

The 2012 class of the Cleveland Foundation Summer Intern program is a smart, energetic and eclectic bunch. Each week, you will hear about their experiences, thoughts and reflections about their host organizations, the nonprofit sector and Cleveland. Stay tuned. But for now, let me introduce them to you. Zachary Barley A junior at...

Summer of Purpose: Haley Marblestone

Before starting my internship at the Cleveland Health Tech Corridor (HTC), I knew little about the organization. I had done my research and knew the facts, but still didn’t grasp what the nonprofit was all about. What exactly is a business incubator? How does the HTC geography fit in with the mission of the Corridor? How might I...