Cleveland Foundation announces $13.1 million in grants

Cleveland Foundation announces $13.1 million in grants Education, economic development, new career and technical education strategy, among highlights of third-quarter grantmaking rELEASE DATE: 9.29.2014 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors announced  $13.1 million in grants for the third quarter of 2014. More than...

Grappling Forward

I’m sure it’s the season, and maybe my eternal optimism in the face of the daunting challenges we face, but I have been looking for a few good maxims to inspire me into the coming year.  I got a great one from Rev. Otis Moss Jr., from his address to the Cleveland City Club last week.  In sharing his vision and hopes for the nation...

Reflections From the Community

Over the past few months, the community responsive team has held another series of dialogues with nonprofit agencies in branches of the Cleveland library system. We have had the privilege of meeting with over 130 individuals representing the many sectors of the nonprofit community. During these sessions, we gave an overview of...

Youth Development, Health & Social Services

Give to Youth Development We believe Greater Cleveland residents of all ages and backgrounds should have access to equitable opportunities, comprehensive programming and holistic support systems that maximize their potential in school, work and life. The foundation works closely with partners on large-scale long-term projects, including...

Say Yes family support specialists provide wraparound services for Cleveland students

Cleveland celebrated its fourth year as a Say Yes city in January 2023. Since the launch of the program, Say Yes Cleveland has awarded over $8 million dollars tuition scholarships. In spring 2023, more than 1,600 students were enrolled in postsecondary education with a Say Yes Cleveland scholarship, while 89 Say Yes scholars earned an...