We're excited to introduce you to the 2018-19 cohort of Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellows! After a nationwide search that attracted nearly 100 applications from 18 states, and representing 58 colleges and universities, nine individuals have been...
Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Noni Thomas, who is working with Cuyahoga...
Yesterday, thousands of Northeast Ohioans gathered at more than 100 locations across our region to break bread and engage in conversations prompted by the question, “why does place matter?” Groups small and large gathered at parks, libraries, businesses...
Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Jordan Kerr, who is working with Group Plan...
Follow our “#CG2018 Stories” blog series for updates, information and stories about Common Ground 2018. This guest blog from staff at The Food Trust, who are hosting no less than eight Common Ground conversations this year, in neighborhoods across the...
There’s a common thread that links the stories told about Frank Jason Feola, Ph.D.Frank’s father, Frank Sr., tells a story from Frank’s high school days. A talented artist, Frank had the opportunity to tour Europe with Mentor’s Top 25 Show Choir. When...
We call it a "Summer of Purpose." Since 1999, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program has provided undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates an opportunity to work in Cleveland-area nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies...
Seeking to celebrate the people behind the buildings, programs and places that Greater Clevelanders encounter in our community, the Cleveland Foundation recently commissioned a series of 17 portraits by local artist Billy Delfs of those who are making our...
Earlier this year, we awarded a 3-year $1.2 million grant to Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) as it continues its role as a driver of business and residential development in Downtown Cleveland. Since 2006, the foundation has continuously supported DCA as it...
Follow our “#CG2018 Stories” blog series for updates and information about Common Ground 2018 and related events. This guest blog from Kathy Hexter, Jewish Federation of Cleveland lay leader, and Felton Thomas, executive director of the Cleveland Public...