Making Black History — Now and in the Future

By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow   “Systemic racism exists and it’s important to say out loud. It affects every area of life, every system we operate within and every single individual. We can only begin to repair the effects of systemic racism if we consistently acknowledge...

Preparing for a different kind of Thanksgiving this year

As Americans get ready for Thanksgiving this year, many are facing a very different kind of holiday. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, posing serious safety concerns for in-person gatherings, and millions of people across the country are newly facing food insecurity due to the economic effects of the pandemic; as Greater...

Spotlight Encore Cleveland: Entrepreneur Series

Launched in 2013 by the Cleveland Foundation, Encore Cleveland helps to connect and fund a network of organizations to provide experienced Greater Clevelanders an array of meaningful opportunities in the community upon retirement or near the end of their primary careers. In our “Spotlight Encore Cleveland” guest blog series, we go...