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211 supports Cleveland’s 311 Call Center
In April of 2023, The City of Cleveland selected United Way of Greater Cleveland to support the City’s 311 call center as the answering service outside of normal business hours as well as on weekends, holidays, and during surge periods. “We promised to be an administration that answers the call, and this partnership with United

Corporate Philanthropy Spotlight: KeyBank
KeyBank, headquartered in Cleveland, is the largest single corporate supporter of United Way of Greater Cleveland, with more than $2.13 million given in 2023 (and $3.3 million total for United Way organizations across the country). The roots of the firm go back to the formation of the Society for Savings by Samuel H. Mather in

Greater Cleveland’s Community Action Plan for Advancing Access to Work
We are excited about the release of Greater Cleveland’s Community Action Plan for Advancing Access to Work. Built upon the Social Determinants of Work Initiative – a framework that describes how external factors such as access to childcare or broadband act as barriers to economic mobility – this plan lays out a bold vision for improving

Engaging Young Professionals in a Meaningful Way
United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Emerging Leaders is celebrating several successes following a year of purposeful rebuilding. In addition to increasing membership of the group’s advisory board known as the Cabinet, Emerging Leaders has also resurrected its social media presence, established a bimonthly newsletter, and hosted several engagement opportunities. Highlights from recent events include: Civic

Paul Dolan: A Legacy of Leadership and Service to Others
Cleveland, dubbed by The New York Times as “the City of Good Will,” has a long history rooted in charitable giving. For more than a century, United Way of Greater Cleveland’s past and future have been inextricably linked with that of our city and the people we serve. Formally established as the “Community Chest” in

UWGC adopts Paid Parental and Family Medical Leave policy
United Way of Greater Cleveland demonstrated its continuing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for its employees with the addition of a 12-Week Paid Parental and Family Medical Leave policy. The policy, which went into effect on July 1, entitles eligible employees to 12 weeks of 100 percent paid leave as they welcome a new