“What keeps me up at night is the opportunity to start shaping and reimagining our approach and the role we all play in driving change,” said Valeisha Butterfield Jones, as she addressed nearly 200 participants in the first-ever, all-virtual African...
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The Greater Cleveland community is facing unprecedented challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Partners across the community have stepped up to create the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund to support nonprofit organizations serving the...
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When a family is evicted from their home, the consequences are often devastating. Housing instability is associated with worse outcomes in mental and physical health, education and future earnings. Evictions strengthen the cycle of poverty, predominately...
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Giving Tuesday is an international day of charitable giving that normally takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. Recognizing the enormous need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Giving Tuesday organizers are responding with...
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Since the community foundation concept was launched here in Cleveland in 1914 by our founder Frederick Harris Goff, place-based philanthropy has played an important role promoting the well-being of communities around the world. In times of crisis, residents...
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by Kaye Ridolfi, Senior Vice President, Advancement, Cleveland Foundation On March 27, the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package titled the CARES Act, or The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, became law. The legislation was designed to aid...
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The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically affecting individuals, families, businesses, public agencies and nonprofit organizations across our community. As the pandemic and its effects continue to evolve, the need for help is – and will continue to be –...
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“There are plenty of ways to give. Yes, there is a great need for monetary resources, but there is also a great need for talent. Sitting on a board, volunteering and just offering your wisdom—those are important resources as well.” - Ronald V. Johnson...
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"As a business owner, you have to wear multiple hats and you learn not to waste resources. Everything you spend has to have maximum impact. You want to do the same thing in philanthropy: make sure your dollars create a ripple effect." - Dr. Ellen...
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This weekend, we’ll roll the clocks forward for daylight saving time. The seasonal time change also presents a moment to look ahead. If you’re interested in moving forward on your philanthropic vision, there is an array of giving vehicles at the Cleveland...
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