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SUMMARY:Fore CLE
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/fore-cle-2/
LOCATION:Topgolf\, 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd N\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inside the All In Plan with Baiju Shah
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/inside-the-all-in-plan-with-baiju-shah/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Panel: Civic Engagement as a Career Accelerator
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/emerging-leaders-panel-civic-engagement-as-a-career-accelerator/
LOCATION:The Union Club of Cleveland\, 1211 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day of Action
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/day-of-action/
LOCATION:United Way of Greater Cleveland\, 1331 EUCLID AVE\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connect & Collect
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/connect-collect/
LOCATION:Flannery’s Pub\, 323 Prospect Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ohio United Way ALICE Policy Summit
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/ohio-united-way-alice-policy-summit/
LOCATION:Ohio Statehouse\, 1 Capitol Square\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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CREATED:20250804T175351Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Drink to Donate
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/emerging-leaders-drink-to-donate/
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SUMMARY:More Money for Working Families: The Impact of Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/more-money-for-working-families/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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SUMMARY:Fore CLE at Topgolf Cleveland
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/fore-cle-at-topgolf-cleveland/
LOCATION:Topgolf\, 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd N\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Embracing Change\, Driving Growth: Professional Development Panel
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/embracing-change-driving-growth-professional-development-panel/
LOCATION:The Union Club of Cleveland\, 1211 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Benefits Cliffs 101: The Hidden Cost of a Pay Raise
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/benefits-cliff-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000
DTSTAMP:20241119T203920Z
CREATED:20241024T160529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T203920Z
UID:27380-1733832000-1733832000@www.unitedwaycleveland.org
SUMMARY:When Social Security is Not Enough: Accessing Older Adult Services in Northeast Ohio
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/when-social-security-is-not-enough/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000
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SUMMARY:The Business Plan for Cleveland: The Untold Story of How We ALL Succeed
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/the-business-plan-for-cleveland-the-untold-story-of-how-we-all-succeed/
LOCATION:Mimi Ohio Theatre\, 1511 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Community Meetings
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SUMMARY:Housing Affordability in Northeast Ohio
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/housing-affordability-northeast-ohio/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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SUMMARY:Vital Community Helplines: 211\, 311\, 911 and 988
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/vital-community-helplines-211-311-911-and-988/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T210000
DTSTAMP:20240323T175059Z
CREATED:20240323T175035Z
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SUMMARY:Fore CLE Annual Event at Topgolf
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/fore-cle-annual-event-at-topgolf/
LOCATION:Topgolf\, 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd N\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resource Development":MAILTO:kmartinovic@unitedwaycleveland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000
DTSTAMP:20240308T162306Z
CREATED:20240126T194844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T162306Z
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SUMMARY:Imagining a New Path to Prosperity in Cleveland: Universal Basic Employment
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/imagining-a-new-path-to-prosperity-in-cleveland-ube/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Best Fit: Vetting Board & Volunteer Opportunities
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/finding-your-best-fit-vetting-board-volunteer-opportunities/
LOCATION:Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association\, 1375 E 9th St # 2\, CLEVELAND\, 44114
CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders
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SUMMARY:Local Government 101
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/local-government-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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SUMMARY:The Freakonomics of Cleveland: A Conversation with Stephen Dubner
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/the-freakonomics-of-cleveland-a-conversation-with-stephen-dubner/
LOCATION:Mimi Ohio Theatre\, 1511 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Social Impact of Utility Debt
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/community-conversations-social-impact-utility-debt/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
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SUMMARY:The State of Greater Cleveland: The Release of United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Community Needs Assessment
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/the-state-of-greater-cleveland-the-release-of-united-way-of-greater-clevelands-community-needs-assessment/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T140000
DTSTAMP:20230516T151434Z
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SUMMARY:United Way Family Day at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/united-way-family-day-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Cleveland Metroparks Zoo\, 3900 Wildlife Way\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Campaigns":MAILTO:kunger@unitedwaycleveland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000
DTSTAMP:20230314T205828Z
CREATED:20230314T204806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T205828Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Fore CLE
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/emerging-leaders-fore-cle/
LOCATION:Topgolf\, 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd N\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Leaders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Resource Development":MAILTO:kmartinovic@unitedwaycleveland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T170000
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SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Work Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/social-determinants-of-work-symposium/
LOCATION:The City Club of Cleveland\, 850 Euclid Avenue\, 2nd Floor\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T130000
DTSTAMP:20230212T185644Z
CREATED:20230212T184320Z
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SUMMARY:How do Changes to Medicaid and Food Stamps Impact Our Community?
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/how-do-changes-to-medicaid-and-food-stamps-impact-our-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20230124T211851Z
CREATED:20230124T210124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T211851Z
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SUMMARY:United Way Services of Geauga County Inaugural Torchbearer Awards Reception
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/united-way-services-of-geauga-county-torchbearer-awards-reception/
LOCATION:Cowboy Food & Drink\, 8586 E Washington Street\, Chagrin Falls
CATEGORIES:United Way Services of Geauga County
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SUMMARY:Civic Engagement 101
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/civic-engagement-101/
LOCATION:The Union Club of Cleveland\, 1211 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Leaders
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SUMMARY:2022 Annual Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/annual-community-lunch/
LOCATION:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland\, 300 Lakeside Avenue\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Community Meetings
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SUMMARY:Voting Rights\, Redistricting\, and Impact on Voter Turnout
DESCRIPTION: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				\n				\n				\n				\n					United Way invites the community to join the official launch of its annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, August 11				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									CLEVELAND\, Ohio (June 25\, 2026) – United Way of Greater Cleveland today announced four Greater Cleveland leaders\, Michele Connell\, Paul Dolan\, Neal Restivo and Vanessa Whiting\, will serve as its 2026-2027 Campaign Co-Chairs\, helping lead a region-wide effort focused on the hardworking Greater Cleveland families businesses count on every day—families who are employed but still can’t afford the basics. The four highly respected leaders bring deep experience from some of the region’s most respected organizations. Connell serves as Global Managing Partner\, US LLP at Squire Patton Boggs; Dolan is Chairman and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians; Restivo is Chief Executive Officer of Oatey Co.; and Whiting is President and CEO of A.E.S. Management Corporation. Their leadership comes at an important moment for Greater Cleveland. United Way’s recently-released ALICE Report found that 41% of Cuyahoga County households\, or 227\,000 local families\, still struggle to afford basic necessities\, even as poverty has declined and employment has increased. The report highlights a growing gap between wages and the cost of living\, leaving many working families struggling to afford basic necessities. “The latest ALICE data tells us something important: more people are working\, but too many working families are still falling behind despite doing the right things. Today\, 41% of households in Cuyahoga County cannot consistently afford the essentials\, even when someone in the household is working\,” said Sharon Sobol Jordan\, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland. “That’s why this campaign matters. It’s about making sure our United Way is here for the hardworking families businesses count on every day—the people who keep our economy running but still cannot consistently afford the essentials.” As Campaign Co-Chairs\, Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting will help engage businesses\, employees\, donors\, volunteers and community leaders in support of United Way’s annual campaign. Through the campaign\, United Way connects residents to immediate support through United Way 211 while investing in practical solutions that help keep working people working\, strengthen housing stability and childcare access\, advance workforce opportunities\, and create pathways to financial security and upward mobility. These efforts help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial stability\, and pursue greater opportunity.  “We’re proud to serve as Campaign Co-Chairs because we believe strong employees build strong companies\, and strong companies build a strong region\,” Connell\, Dolan\, Restivo and Whiting said in a joint statement. “Every day\, thousands of hardworking people in Greater Cleveland are working\, contributing\, and raising families\, yet still struggling to afford the basics. This campaign is about making sure our United Way is here for those families through 211\, workplace supports\, and advocacy that helps eliminate benefits cliffs and advance policies that expand opportunity and upward mobility.” The community is invited to join United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs for the official launch of the annual campaign at Breakfast on the Plaza on Tuesday\, Aug. 11\, 2026\, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Playhouse Square Plaza\, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. Registered attendees will enjoy breakfast\, music\, mascots\, local celebrities\, and other family-friendly entertainment. Guests are also encouraged to bring school supplies and other essentials to support and restock local Blessing Boxes located at Cleveland Public Library branches. The Blessing Boxes were created by community members for community members during this year’s United Way 211 Day of Action. Together\, United Way and its Campaign Co-Chairs will celebrate Greater Cleveland’s generosity while inviting the community to invest in the supports and solutions that help hardworking families stay employed\, stay housed\, and move forward.   Registration information for Breakfast on the Plaza is available at: http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/breakfast-on-the-plaza/.   About United Way of Greater Cleveland United Way of Greater Cleveland serves as the bridge from crisis to stability to possibility for individuals and families across our community. Through United Way 211\, Greater Cleveland’s front door to support and opportunity\, we connect people to the right help at the right time and use what we learn to advance solutions that help people stay housed\, remain employed\, build financial security\, and pursue greater opportunity. As the business community’s partner in economic mobility\, we work alongside employers\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, government\, and community leaders to strengthen workforce supports\, expand opportunity\, and create pathways to financial stability and upward mobility. For more than 100 years\, United Way of Greater Cleveland has helped people navigate life’s challenges while building stronger families\, a stronger workforce\, and a stronger future for our region.   Media contact:Katie Connell\, United Way of Greater Cleveland: 404.895.5513 and kconnell@unitedwaycleveland.org ###
URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/voting-rights-redistricting-and-impact-on-voter-turnout/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:2022 Community Conversations
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