Re-gathering and convening in the era of COVID-19

By Nelson Beckford, Program Director, Neighborhood Revitalization and Engagement   In the era of COVID-19, my colleagues and community partners and I have spent time exploring the ways that people connect with each other, and with their community. Over the past few months, our friends at Neighborhood Connections have hosted a series of...

Summer of Purpose: Sam Yusko

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 Sam Yusko, who spent his summer at Geauga County Public Library, where he assisted with their community outreach...

Fellow Friday: Meet the 2023-24 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellows

Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service. With the goals of attracting and retaining...

Summer of Purpose: Megan Fleisher

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 Megan Fleisher, who spent her summer at Oh Sew Powerful Inc. where she helped to further develop their board and...

Jourdan Blackburn

216.770.7385 | Email jBlackburn [Enable Javascript to send an email] Jourdan Blackburn joined the Cleveland Foundation in April 2023 as a Philanthropic Coordinator. In her role, Jourdan provides high level support to donors and Philanthropic Advisors by collaborating with the Philanthropic Services Team. Prior to joining the Foundation...

Helping Northeast Ohioans of all abilities thrive

We believe a strong community is an inclusive community, where people of all abilities can live their best lives. We’re proud to support nonprofit organizations across Northeast Ohio that provide essential services—from residential housing to inclusive sports to job training and more—to individuals with developmental disabilities...

#BehindTheGrant: Cleveland Havana Ballet

In 2018, Shaker Heights-based dance company Verb Ballets began a transnational collaboration with Havana, Cuba-based company ProDanza when both groups participated in our Creative Fusion: Cuba Edition international artist residency. Since then, Verb and ProDanza have continued their work together as The Cleveland Havana Ballet – most...