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CLEVELAND (May 26, 2023) – Sharon Sobol Jordan, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland, announced today the promotion of Kristen Popelmayer to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective immediately. “Kristen has a proven track record of bringing ideas to life through strong communication that inspires people to listen and act, having served

Media contact: Katie Connell 404.895.5513 (m) or kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org UNITED WAY OF GREATER CLEVELAND OPENS 2024-2025 GRANTMAKING CYCLE PROCESS CLEVELAND (May 22, 2023) – United Way of Greater Cleveland announced today the opening of the first phase of its 2024-2025 Grantmaking Cycle. The organization is soliciting and accepting Requests for Ideas (RFI) through Friday, June 16,

NEWS RELEASE Contacts: Marie Zickefoose City of Cleveland mzickefoose@clevelandohio.gov Katie Connell United Way of Greater Cleveland kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org or 404.895.5513 (m) Apr. 4, 2023 – Cleveland, OH – The City of Cleveland has selected United Way of Greater Cleveland (United Way) to support the City’s 311 call center to serve as the answering service after normal business

News Release Media contact: Katie Connell at 404.895.5513 (m) or kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org United Way of Greater Cleveland is proud to be part of a coalition of Ohio 211 representatives from across the state who will meet with lawmakers at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Wednesday, March 22. The day will focus on advocating for $2

News Release               Media contacts: Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org Melanie Shakarian, Legal Aid: 216.215.0074 and melanie.shakarian@lasclev.org This week, United Way of Greater Cleveland and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland delivered an independent evaluation to City of Cleveland leaders highlighting the success of Cleveland’s

News Release               Media contact: Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org United Way recognized Marc S. Byrnes with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Annual Community Luncheon CLEVELAND (January 18, 2023) – United Way of Greater Cleveland announced a $1.25 million commitment from The Byrnes Family

News Release               Media contact: Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org Gift helps further strengthen the future of the 122-year-old nonprofit leader, supporting United Way’s anti-poverty programs and partnerships CLEVELAND (August 4, 2022) – United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel

News Release               Media contact: Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org Veteran local nonprofit and human services leader to succeed Augie Napoli in September CLEVELAND (June 27, 2022) – Paul Dolan, chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians and chair of United Way of Greater Cleveland’s