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June 13, 2025
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Working, and still falling short: 1 in 4 workers in Ohio’s most common jobs struggle to get by
Contact: Kristyn Wilson 614-354-6490 New research zeroes in on households living paycheck to paycheck, yet often with income that’s too high for assistance COLUMBUS, OHIO – In 2023, 27% of workers in Ohio’s 20 most common jobs lived in households
May 12, 2025
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News Releases
Financial hardship in Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties hits home in new United Way report
Working, and still falling short New United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) statistics show 1 in 4 Cuyahoga County workers struggle to get by, with Geauga County not far behind. Report shows that lifting all Ohio households to
May 12, 2025
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News Releases
United Way of Greater Cleveland commemorates 211 day
United Way of Greater Cleveland commemorates 211 day, celebrating a lifeline for the community and launching a community awareness campaign CLEVELAND (February 11, 2025) – Today United Way of Greater Cleveland celebrates 211 Day, an annual observance honoring 211, a
February 11, 2025
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Blog
New Right to Counsel Report
New independent report highlights Right to Counsel keeps Clevelanders in their homes; delivers significant economic benefits for the community Media Contacts:Melanie Shakarian, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland: 216-215-0074
February 5, 2025
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Blog
United Way of Greater Cleveland names Mike Beedles Chief Financial Officer
Cleveland native and finance veteran brings two decades of financial expertise, deep community roots and nonprofit expertise to United Way CLEVELAND (January 30, 2025) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced the appointment of Mike Beedles, CPA, as its
January 30, 2025
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Housing
Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition reaffirms commitment to collaborative solutions to address Cleveland’s lead crisis
Contacts:Nancy Lesic, nlesic@lesiccamper.comHazel Remesch, hremesch@enterprisecommunity.org Cleveland – Oct. 14, 2024 – The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition (“the Coalition”) is unified in our commitment to addressing Cleveland’s lead crisis through collaboration, innovation, and practical solutions that are both achieveable and aligned
October 21, 2024
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Advocacy
Ohio workers can no longer wait for comprehensive solutions to benefits cliffs
Economic Mobility Alliance Ohio coalition aims to advance effective policy, providing relief and a path toward economic mobility for all Ohioans. CLEVELAND/CINCINNATI/COLUMBUS (August 14, 2024): Now is the time for Ohio to address benefits cliffs according to the newly-formed Economic
August 16, 2024
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News Releases
United Way of Greater Cleveland Donors Match Landmark $10 Million Grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation
More than 20 donors contributed to the match and United Way’s future through the organization’s Cleveland Community Fund endowment, now exceeding $20 million Dee and Jimmy Haslam and the Haslam 3 Foundation provided a $2 million Leadership Gift CLEVELAND (July
July 29, 2024
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Community Investments
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
May 22, 2024
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