Kaplan, Executive Chairman of Northeast Ohio’s largest law firm, brings nearly 30 years of United Way volunteer leadership and a track record chairing some of Cleveland’s most respected nonprofit boards to the role, succeeding outgoing Board Chair Vanessa Whiting. Vanessa
Campaign Co-Chairs Michele Connell, Paul Dolan, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting will help lead a community-wide effort to support the hardworking families Greater Cleveland businesses count on every day United Way invites the community to join the official launch of
United Way’s 2026 ALICE data reveals a growing reality in Greater Cleveland: More families are working, yet more are struggling Nearly half of Cuyahoga County households cannot afford the basics Media contact:Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and
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
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
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
Sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Your generosity supports solutions
that strengthen our community.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Your generosity supports solutions
that strengthen our community.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Your generosity supports solutions
that strengthen our community.
United Way of Greater Cleveland is the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility.
CLEVELAND OFFICE:
1331 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
216 436-2100
GEAUGA OFFICE:
209 Center Street, Unit H
Chardon, OH 44024
440 285-2261
