Acknowledging the connections that uplift pride in the community

By Cameron Aloway, Cleveland Foundation Marketing & Communications Intern In 1989, Cleveland celebrated its first annual Pride in the city. Pride is the treasured time of year where members of the LGBTQ+ community can freely express their truest and authentic selves without repercussions. Every June, the city is decorated in...

A history of supporting leading-edge medical innovation

From funding early experimental research to driving biomedical commercialization to partnering in a rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cleveland Foundation has a long history of supporting innovations in health care. Since our founding in 1914, promoting the health and wellbeing of Greater Clevelanders has been among our chief...

Fellow Friday: Meet the 2022-23 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellows

Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service. With the goals of attracting and retaining...

Stories of Impact: Playing Strictly by Sound with the Cleveland Scrappers

By Cameron Aloway, Cleveland Foundation Marketing & Communications Intern Referred to as America’s pastime, baseball is a quintessential sport that has brought community members together to cheer on their favorite teams. The sport gives many people the opportunity to participate and play with others. But for people who are blind...

Lillian Kuri named president & CEO by the Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors

Lillian Kuri named president & CEO by the Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors Current executive vice president and chief operating officer will take over the reins Aug. 1 Release Date: 5.1.2023 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors today announced that Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the...