What if getting help was as simple as making one call or sending a text? For too many families, it hasn’t been. Families have faced confusing systems, long searches for answers, and moments when support felt just out of reach.
Economic mobility is not a single outcome. It is progress that holds over time. As United Way of Greater Cleveland prepares to launch the 2026 Community Impact investment cycle, we are building on the insight, momentum, and partnerships of the
United Way of Greater Cleveland brought together nearly 300 volunteers for a Day of Action on National 211 Day to provide free access to everyday essentials in thirty Blessings Boxes available at all Cleveland Public Libraries. On National 211 Day,
CLEVELAND, OH — An independent evaluation by Stout Risius Ross, LLC confirms that Cleveland’s Eviction Right to Counsel program (RTC-C) continues to deliver significant benefits for tenants, the court system, and the broader community, helping thousands of Cleveland residents avoid
United Way of Greater Cleveland launches 211 resource finder at 211oh.org as food becomes No. 1 need among callers Calls to 211 for food-related assistance have more than doubled, reflecting the depth of hardship residents are experiencing throughout Greater Cleveland
Ohio leaders came together at the United Way 2025 ALICE Policy Summit to tackle the barriers faced by working families. From reducing the benefits cliff to expanding childcare and job supports, the message was clear: lasting stability takes shared accountability
Bridges@Work is a workplace-based program that helps employees navigate the non-work challenges that can make it harder to get to work, stay focused at work, and keep a job. In partnership with Catholic Charities, the program provides an on-site Resource
At United Way of Greater Cleveland, we know that lasting change is built in partnership with people and organizations who show up, give generously, and lead with purpose. Our Fourth Annual Torchbearer Awards honor those partners. This year’s recipients have
A new study explored whether connecting patients to United Way 211 through primary care clinics could improve health by addressing basic needs like food, housing, and utilities. The results showed that building a clinic-based referral system using electronic health records
Tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are proven tools for reducing poverty and boosting local economies. Still, many eligible Ohio families miss out due to mistrust of the IRS or lack of
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