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UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND JOINS OHIO 211S TO SEEK STATE FUNDING FOR 14 HELP CENTERS
News Release Media contact: Katie Connell at 404.895.5513 (m) or kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org United Way of Greater Cleveland is proud to be part of a coalition of Ohio 211 representatives from across the state who will meet with lawmakers at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Wednesday, March 22. The day will focus on advocating for $2

Creating Dr. King’s “Beloved Community”
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to creating the Beloved Community. “Dr. King’s Beloved Community is a global vision in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger, and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it.

Paul J. Dolan is Presented with the Marc S. Byrnes Award for Community Service
In 2018, United Way of Greater Cleveland established the Marc S. Byrnes Award for Community Service, named for our former board chair in recognition of his leadership and commitment to Greater Cleveland. This award was created to honor, from time to time, an individual who exemplifies Marc’s spirit, courage, and vision. On September 30, Paul

Award of Lifetime Achievement: Marc S. Byrnes
Marc S. Byrnes, Chairman Emeritus of Oswald Companies, was presented an Award of Lifetime Achievement and named a Life Director at United Way of Greater Cleveland’s annual luncheon on September 30. The award was presented by Paul Dolan, United Way’s Board Chair. “The reinvention of United Way of Greater Cleveland has been a journey of

Through Geauga’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, individuals can live independently.
In Geauga County, neighbors help neighbors. No one embodies this spirit quite as well as the donors who support United Way Services of Geauga County. Their help allows us to make critical, life-changing resources available to those in our community who need it most. Ralph is one of our neighbors who has benefited from United

Making a Planned Gift
Investing in the future of our community through United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Planned Giving Program helps to ensure that future generations of Clevelanders will receive the support that they need and creates a legacy of generosity. This week we are celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week (Oct. 17-23) and the opportunity to create a