We’re excited to announce that our board has approved $2.4 million in grants this month. These grants support a variety of organizations and initiatives. Here are some highlights: The Ready Readers Plus (RR+) program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of...
It’s almost March, and before you know it, summer will be in full swing. Teenagers and young adults can connect with exciting, paid summer jobs thanks to Youth Opportunities Unlimited’s “My Summer Job” Youth Employment Program.The program matches...
Cleveland Foundation President and CEO Ronn Richard was a panelist this week at The City Club of Cleveland’s “The Case for Opening Cuba” discussion.The panel hosted local voices on U.S. relations with Cuba, and the role Ohio can play as policies evolve...
A guest blog post by Stepstone Academy Stepstone Academy is a school located in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood. This community in the heart of Cleveland has a staggering poverty rate of over 89%. Last year, our students took a trip to Edgewater Park, an...
2016 is a big year for Cleveland. With the Republican National Convention coming to town in July, our city is in the spotlight. Every day, individuals and organizations in Greater Cleveland are working to improve our community for the future and we want their...
According to Lexis Nexis, 55 percent of Americans do not have a will or estate plan in place. And if you did establish a will, how long ago did you do so? It’s a troubling thought, but keeping an outdated will can be just as unfortunate as not having one at...
Heard of Encore Cleveland? It's an effort to to channel the time, energy and talents of experienced Clevelanders into solving community challenges and filling unmet needs. Encore Cleveland opportunities abound in many areas, from entrepreneurship and education...
Small businesses are a vital force in our economy, but it can be tough for many aspiring entrepreneurs to access the resources they need to launch and grow their operations. That’s why we’re working to promote an inclusive and supportive environment for...
We were thrilled to see the Cleveland Foundation’s president and CEO, Ronn Richard, on Community Leader’s Power 100 list.The new publication from Cleveland Magazine tells stories of individuals and organizations helping to advance Northeast Ohio’s...