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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
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 Read More
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 Read More
United Way of Greater Cleveland applauds the introduction of Universal Basic Employment (UBE) legislation by Cleveland City Council
Statement from Sharon Sobol Jordan, United Way of Greater Cleveland’s President & CEO March 25, 2024 — “We applaud Cleveland City Council on the introduction of Universal Basic Employment legislation, which includes funding for the two-year research and development phase Read More
United Way of Greater Cleveland celebrates 211 Day with Cleveland 3-Team Alliance Partnership
NEWS RELEASE Media Contacts:Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Clevelandkconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org or 404.895.5513 Thomas Moore, United Way of Greater Clevelandtmoore@unitedwaycleveland.org or 440.478.0603 Peter John-Baptiste, Cleveland BrownspJohnBaptiste@haslamsports.com Collaboration will raise awareness about United Way 211 and amplify CL3’s social justice initiatives focusing Read More
Right to Counsel keeps Clevelanders in homes, increasing access to justice and creating significant economic benefits for the community
NEWS RELEASE Media Contacts:Melanie Shakarian, Legal Aidmelanie.shakarian@lasclev.org or 216-215-0074 Katie Connell, United Way of Greater Clevelandkconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org or 404-895-5513 In 2023, 81% of people helped through Right to Counsel avoided an eviction or involuntary move as a result of the partnership Read More
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