Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund announces round one recipients
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updated DEC. 20, 2023, 11 A.m. EST
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A coalition of Northeast Ohio philanthropic, corporate and civic partners have joined together to launch the second phase of the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund for continued support to nonprofit organizations dealing directly with the ongoing effects of the pandemic in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.
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