Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Stokes Brothers

We're proud to help lead a yearlong series of events to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Carl Stokes' election as Mayor of Cleveland. In addition to honoring Mayor Stokes, the celebrations will recognize his brother, Congressman Louis Stokes, in an effort to build on their legacy of leadership and advocacy.Mayor Stokes became the first...

Grappling Forward

I’m sure it’s the season, and maybe my eternal optimism in the face of the daunting challenges we face, but I have been looking for a few good maxims to inspire me into the coming year.  I got a great one from Rev. Otis Moss Jr., from his address to the Cleveland City Club last week.  In sharing his vision and hopes for the nation...

Blooming Euclid

I have had occasion, these warm summer days, to walk outside for lunch. In addition to being able to get out of the frigid office air conditioning, my great delight has been walking up Euclid Avenue toward Public Square. Yes, you heard me – a delight to walk up Euclid Avenue. What a difference a few months make! In addition to the...

FourSquare: Stepping Up Your Game By Exploring Cleveland

My penchant for technology – especially new ways to connect and to share information – received a boost this fall. For those willing to try it out, it just might change the way you interact with Cleveland. FourSquare is a location-based social networking program. It’s also a game. Users "check-in" at venues using their mobile...

Planning to shoot ourselves in the foot – again?

I am a member of the Cultural Tourism Steering Committee for Positively Cleveland, the former Convention and Visitor’s Bureau of Cleveland. We meet periodically to provide ideas and guidance to PC (sorry, I just can’t keep writing Positively Cleveland – you can draw your own conclusions about the aptness of the acronym). It’s a...

Terri Eason

216.615.7580 | Email tEason [Enable Javascript to send an email] Terri Bradford Eason is responsible for developing and overseeing the equity initiatives aligned with the foundation’s strategic priorities, as a member of the Advancement Department. Terri is also focused on developing and executing cultivation and fundraising activities...

The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program – Class of 2009

Please join us in extending a hearty congratulations to some of Cleveland's best and brightest. The Class of 2009 is the 10th batch of interns to come through the Cleveland Foundation's summer internship program. Alison Baranowski, a graduate student of Case Western Reserve University, will be placed at the Greater Cleveland Film...