This June 24, you can be a part of Common Ground, a day of conversation to explore our community’s power to build a stronger, safer and more dynamic home. On a single day, people will gather across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties over a shared meal to connect and discuss this year’s question: “Why does place matter?”What?Common...
Are you an undergraduate student or recent college graduate looking for meaningful experience working with a Cleveland-area nonprofit or public sector organization? Good news: there’s still time to apply for our 2017 Summer Internship Program!Now in its 18th year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate...
Greater Cleveland has a lead poisoning problem and it’s threatening our youngest residents. Approximately 15% of children ages six and younger in Greater Cleveland have tested positive for elevated blood lead levels. In some areas, more than one in four children tested have lead poisoning.Children living in low-income urban areas, where...
The Higley Family
The Higley family has been an integral part of the Cleveland community for more than 150 years. In 1925, Albert M. Higley, Sr. founded the highly respected construction company bearing his name, which is still active today. He went on to serve on and chair numerous civic and community boards including the Cleveland...
Our board of directors approved $4.7 million in grants for the month of May, helping to fund a wide range of programs and initiatives across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Check out these highlights from our May grantmaking:Community outreach at local arts organizations Our $4.7 million in May grants includes dollars for local arts...
You may have heard the news announced earlier this year that Cleveland is in the running to become the next Say Yes to Education chapter. Say Yes to Education is a national nonprofit that aims to revitalize communities by helping them give every public high school graduate access to college or other post-secondary opportunities. Using...
Our board of directors approved $2.2 million in grants for the month of August. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our August grants will help fund a variety of programs and initiatives across Greater Cleveland. Check out these highlights:Accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges Nearly 13% of Americans have mobility...
Happy December! In this season of giving thanks and giving back, we are thrilled to begin a new series of stories about philanthropy. Stay tuned for monthly updates from our Advancement team, including donor profiles, ways to invest in your community, news you can use, and other features.As the end of the year approaches, here are some...
Guest blog by Cleveland Foundation Senior Vice President of Advancement Kaye Ridolfi Donor-advised funds have become a universally popular tool in charitable giving, and with good reason! With careful planning they can bring you great tax savings, flexibility and the benefit of centralizing your charitable dollars in one convenient...