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Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink on Public Square at Night

Cleveland on Ice

On Nov. 26, 1,923 ice skaters joined us in Public Square for a free day on the newly opened Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink! The free day of skating coincided with the return of Winterfest to Public Square this year. We’re thrilled to see Greater...

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Young People in Recovery Panelists

Making Cleveland Recovery Ready

Last week, we celebrated the work of Young People in Recovery, a national grassroots organization, and New Directions, based here in Northeast Ohio. Both provide life-changing support and treatment for young people dependent on substance use.Along with the...

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Meet our Encore Cleveland Prize Winner

Last week, experienced Clevelanders gathered for the Encore Purpose@50Plus event at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, hosted by our partner, the BVU Center for Nonprofit Excellence.Purposeful aging is a big priority for us at the Cleveland Foundation, and we...

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Rendering of people ice skating on Cleveland Public Square

Skate the Square!

Just this summer, we celebrated the rededication of Public Square following a $50 million transformation that gave our city a vibrant new gathering space in the heart of downtown. The Cleveland Foundation supported the redesign of Public Square with an $8...

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Celebrating Community Foundations

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Community Foundation Week 2016! Nov. 12-18, we’re joining more than 780 community foundations across the country celebrating this recognition week and the impact of our field in communities nationwide.  Cleveland roots As the...

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Cleveland Public Theatre cast on stage in Engaging the Future production

October Grant Highlights

We're pleased to announce the Cleveland Foundation board of directors has approved $3.7 million in October grants, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Check out highlights from our October grantmaking, which focus on themes of community health, arts and...

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