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Despite bigger paychecks, struggling households in Cuyahoga County continue to increase
Though wages for the lowest-paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Cuyahoga County increased from 2021 to 2022. As a result, nearly 233,000 households, Read More
Geauga Unites hosts annual Day of Action
At United Way Services of Geauga County, the 2024 Day of Action addressed one of the biggest needs of its community members: food insecurity. Volunteers assembled and distributed 200 meal kits to community members. According to data from United Way 211, Read More
The data is clear: Paid Leave is a win-win … and long overdue
This guest post is authored by Abby Westbrook, the Executive Director of Collaborate Cleveland. We live in a complicated country. We pride ourselves on innovation, a deep entrepreneurial spirit, and family values. Yet our current national and Ohio policies around Read More
Philanthropist Spotlight: Heath Monesmith
For Heath Monesmith, philanthropy is an extension of what it means to be a teammate and leader. “I believe in great teamwork,” he says. “Being part of a team means supporting one another, not just at work but in the Read More
Meeting the unique needs of the Asian American & Pacific Islander community
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, celebrating the histories and contributions of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. “Asian American” is an incredibly broad identity, numbering Read More
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City of Cleveland, Universal Basic Employment, and United Way of Greater Cleveland launch two-year pilot planning phase
Cleveland is the first city in the country to explore UBE as an opportunity to create a pathway out of poverty through a social innovation partnership led by UBE Founder Devin H. Cotten CLEVELAND (May 22, 2024): The City of Read More
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Help2Veterans offers support to military personnel and their families
National Military Appreciation Month is dedicated to honoring military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifices. It also presents an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique challenges the estimated 19 million U.S. veterans and their families can Read More
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Young Voices awards grant to Urban League of Greater Cleveland
The Young Voices program, a youth philanthropy initiative through United Way of Greater Cleveland, concluded for the spring on May 15 when the participating students from Open Doors Academy’s Euclid High School site presented a $5,000 grant to the Urban Read More
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Corporate Philanthropy Spotlight: Northern Haserot
The Cleveland-based food service company Northern Haserot has roots in the area dating to the 1870s, when delivery was by horse-drawn wagon and kerosene and gunpowder were included in the product line. After nearly a century-and-a-half of growth and acquisitions, Read More