Preview #CommonGroundCLE on July 30: Part 1

Common Ground is just days away! On our blog each day this week, we’ll share a selection of the Common Ground conversations happening Sunday, July 30 across Cuyahoga County. We hope you will register to attend one (or more!) of these free community events. You can explore all Common Ground locations, and register to attend here...

Cleveland Foundation announces Creative Fusion: Waterways to Waterways

Cleveland Foundation announces Creative Fusion: Waterways to Waterways Release Date: 1.31.2019 CLEVELAND – As part of the lead up to the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River catching fire on June 22, 1969, the Cleveland Foundation’s Creative Fusion: Waterways to Waterways Edition will bring together a group of international and...

#OurCGStories: Jason Weiner

#OurCGStories blog series highlights Cleveland Foundation staff who participated in our Common Ground day of community conversation on June 30.  In today's blog, we hear from Jason Weiner, Donor Relations Officer. On Common Ground day, Jason hosted "Plastic Surgery: Cutting Plastic Out of Your Life" at Distill Table in Lakewood. Here’s...

Listening to Cleveland’s nonprofit community

Many of you participated in our recent rounds of community conversations.  In fact, we met with over 250 individuals representing organizations from across sectors: arts, human services, economic development, environment, neighborhoods and more.  One of our goals was to give nonprofits the opportunity to share what they have been doing...

Encore Cleveland

Define Your Next Chapter The Cleveland Foundation supports leadership across generations for the benefit of our community. Launched in 2013 by the Cleveland Foundation, Encore Cleveland helps to connect and fund a network of local organizations offering meaningful opportunities for Greater Clevelanders who are retired or nearing...

July Grant Highlights

We’re thrilled to announce $6.8 million in July grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Here are just a few highlights in the areas of music, health, environment, education, aging and neighborhoods: $195,000 to Cleveland Leadership Center supporting the launch of “Advancing Cleveland,”...

$1M of Investment Going to Slavic Village as Part of Cleveland Chain Reaction

$1M of Investment Going to Slavic Village as Part of Cleveland Chain Reaction Release Date: 4.21.2017CLEVELAND – Slavic Village, an east side neighborhood in the city of Cleveland, has been selected as the host neighborhood for Cleveland Chain Reaction, an economic development project that will match local investors with local...

October 2019 Grant Highlights

We’re excited to share a few highlights from our recent grants to organizations serving residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. These October grants focus on expanding access to arts and culture, as well as health and human services and youth development. Arts & Culture – Expanding Access: $14,850 to A Kid at Art for...