Affinity Groups
Women United Volunteers Share Their Love of Reading with Free Books
In 2023, Women United reached a big milestone: 50,000 books distributed throughout the Geauga community.
April 21, 2024
Blog
FamilySpace creating healthy connections for children in Cuyahoga County
FamilySpace is a prevention-based model that helps children, families, and caregivers build positive communities and relationships.
April 16, 2024
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Rise in sports gambling equals increased calls to gambling hotline
Ohio legalized sports gambling in 2023 for a statewide market where few things are more popular than sports. Gamblers embraced the opportunity to bet online and in person at sportsbooks and lottery-style kiosks to wager more than $7.6 billion on
March 20, 2024
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United Way 211 honored by NEOPAT for work with Help2Veterans Program
The Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT) is honored to recognize United Way of Greater Cleveland as our community partner of the year. U.S. Army Sergeant Alex Cohen attended NEOPAT’s annual gala on March 2 to accept the award on
March 11, 2024
Blog
UW’s Emily Brunkalla receives Cleveland 20/30 Club award
Authenticity and advocacy are two of Emily Brunkalla’s foundational pillars. She is authentic in her role as Manager of Donor Experience at United Way of Greater Cleveland, where she specializes in donor services, engages with corporate community partners, and leads
March 8, 2024
Blog
Building Empathy Through LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training
Lizzie Bjork, Education and Advocacy Coordinator for the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, recently led an awareness training on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other (LGBTQIA+) experiences for the United Way of Greater Cleveland staff. Through
March 5, 2024
Blog
Young Voices of Cleveland empowering the next generation of leaders
Imagine a group of high school students learning about their community’s challenges and actively identifying, discussing, and collaborating to help solve them. That is the focus of Young Voices of Cleveland, a program developed by United Way of Greater Cleveland
February 29, 2024
Blog
Legacy Circle: United Way’s Planned Giving Society
What is Legacy Circle? Legacy Circle is a group of United Way of Greater Cleveland supporters who have expanded their philanthropic footprint through planned giving. In the past decade, Legacy Circle donors have committed more than $6.5 million to United Way.
February 26, 2024
Blog
United Way of Greater Cleveland and BVU Launch Portal to Create Quick Connections to Volunteer Opportunities Across Greater Cleveland
AUTHORS Toi Comer Vice President of Development at The United Way of Greater ClevelandHeather Englander Managing Director, Business Engagement at Business Volunteers Unlimited This week, we are delighted to introduce United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Volunteer Portal, powered by BVU. This new online
February 15, 2024
Advocacy
Advocating for a better tomorrow in Greater Cleveland
United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Public Policy Vision is to make Greater Cleveland the best place to live, work, gain an education, and raise a family. To address the long-term systemic issues that plague our community, we engage in public
February 14, 2024
