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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 Read More
Kip Bollin: Philanthropy is an outlook people adopt
When Kip Bollin reflects on his childhood, his earliest thoughts about philanthropy came from his parents. As teachers, they saw themselves as being of service to others. It was a core value they lived by and, whenever possible, they would Read More
Corporate Philanthropy Spotlight: Thompson Hine
Founded in Cleveland in 1911, Thompson Hine is deeply rooted in the fabric of the local community. It considers itself to have grown alongside other legacy organizations like United Way of Greater Cleveland. On their website, Thompson Hine states that Read More
UWGC’s Cleveland Community Fund Endowment reaches more than $20 million
The formation of the Cleveland Community Fund Through the incredible generosity of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation and more than 20 donors, our United Way established the Cleveland Community Fund Endowment. The Mandel Foundation’s landmark $10 million Read More
Despite bigger paychecks, households in Geauga County continue to struggle
Though wages for the lowest-paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Geauga County remained steady from 2021 to 2022. As a result, nearly 10,000 Read More
Despite bigger paychecks, struggling households in Cuyahoga County continue to increase
Though wages for the lowest-paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Cuyahoga County increased from 2021 to 2022. As a result, nearly 233,000 households, Read More
Geauga Unites hosts annual Day of Action
At United Way Services of Geauga County, the 2024 Day of Action addressed one of the biggest needs of its community members: food insecurity. Volunteers assembled and distributed 200 meal kits to community members. According to data from United Way 211, Read More
The data is clear: Paid Leave is a win-win … and long overdue
This guest post is authored by Abby Westbrook, the Executive Director of Collaborate Cleveland. We live in a complicated country. We pride ourselves on innovation, a deep entrepreneurial spirit, and family values. Yet our current national and Ohio policies around Read More
Philanthropist Spotlight: Heath Monesmith
For Heath Monesmith, philanthropy is an extension of what it means to be a teammate and leader. “I believe in great teamwork,” he says. “Being part of a team means supporting one another, not just at work but in the Read More
