Archives: Community Portraits

Humanitarian Spotlight Angela Smith Over the years, Angela has found paths to philanthropy through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., church, and employers. She currently serves as the United Way workplace campaign manager for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer

Philanthropist Spotlight David & Becky Heller David Heller grew up in a household where philanthropy was incredibly important. Heller recalls, “I would watch my father come home for dinner, then head back out to volunteer in the evenings. It’s just

Humanitarian Spotlight Margaret Wong Margaret Wong is an award-winning immigration lawyer and is the founder and managing partner of Margaret W. Wong & Associates, LLC, with offices in nine cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, and

Red Feather Spotlight Jane and Jon Outcalt The very meaning of the word philanthropy is “love of humanity” – a reminder that all giving stems from an innate desire to care for others. Jane and Jon Outcalt are philanthropists to

Teddy is one of the thousands of North Stars who guide United Way’s work. His gratitude and warmth shine through even during the toughest of times, of which there have been plenty. As a child, Teddy lived in a dozen

Corporate Spotlight PNC is Committed to the Communities It Serves As a Main Street bank, PNC understands that each of its communities is unique. That understanding plays an important role in not only its business model but in its philanthropic

Philanthropist Spotlight Robert & Sylvia Reitman Sylvia and Bob Reitman have left their imprint on our community. From University Hospitals and Playhouse Square to a long-standing partnership with United Way of Greater Cleveland, the Reitmans set an example for others

Meet Herman Herman was enjoying retirement with his wife in a Cleveland suburb. They had planned carefully for their retirement and were living on a modest budget. But, then, Herman’s wife became ill. Her condition required medication to control her