BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Way of Greater Cleveland - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:United Way of Greater Cleveland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Way of Greater Cleveland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20260312T143549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T143549Z UID:10000041-1776340800-1776344400@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Inside the All In Plan with Baiju Shah DESCRIPTION:United Way’s Emerging Leaders are partnering with Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) on an exclusive virtual lunch and learn! GCP is the region’s leading business organization\, working with partners to make Greater Cleveland a Great Region on a Great Lake. \nJoin Baiju Shah for a look at the priorities and projects moving Greater Cleveland forward. He will share insights on new strategies\, development initiatives\, and partnerships shaping a vibrant region for young professionals to live\, work\, and play. Following his remarks\, Baiju will engage with the next generation of leaders\, answering questions and hearing their perspectives. \nRegister here. \nAbout the speaker\nBaiju R. Shah is the President & CEO of Greater Cleveland Partnership\, the region’s leading economic development organization and with over 12\,000 members\, the largest metropolitan chamber of commerce in the nation. \nPrior to GCP\, Shah served as the Senior Fellow for Innovation at The Cleveland Foundation\, catalyzing economic growth initiatives including leading the Cleveland Innovation Project. Shah remains a member of the Impact Investing Committee which directs a $150 million portfolio allocation. \nPreviously\, Shah was the CEO of BioMotiv and co-leader of The Harrington Project for Discovery & Development. Prior to that\, he was CEO and co-founder of BioEnterprise\, an industry growth initiative formed with Cleveland Clinic\, Case Western Reserve University\, and University Hospitals of Cleveland. \nShah serves as a Trustee of Destination Cleveland\, Global Cleveland\, Ohio Excels\, and the Ohio Business Roundtable.  Shah is recognized as one of Cleveland’s most influential leaders. He received a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA from Yale University. URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/inside-the-all-in-plan-with-baiju-shah/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GCP-Lunch-Learn-Web-or-Email.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20250331T152905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T150050Z UID:10000034-1747742400-1747742400@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:More Money for Working Families: The Impact of Tax Credits DESCRIPTION:Imagine an extra $1\,000 for you and your children every year. What would you do with that money\, and how would it impact your family’s life? One way the government provides additional funds directly to people is through tax credits\, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). These are dollar-for-dollar amounts taxpayers claim on their tax return to reduce the income tax they owe. The EITC helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break and the CTC helps families with qualifying children earn a tax break. Individuals may be able to claim these credits even if they don’t normally file a tax return\, meaning they could receive thousands of dollars every year. These tax credits are a strategy for improving family economic stability and helping families move out of poverty. \nSome states have begun offering state-level tax credits\, which reduce the amount of state taxes an individual is required to pay. In February 2025\, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine included in his executive biennial state operating budget the creation of a $1\,000 refundable child tax credit for families with children under the age of 6. If this policy is adopted\, Ohio will become one of 16 states to offer a state child tax credit. There have also been several bills introduced in the Ohio General Assembly that would make the current state EITC partially or fully refundable\, which would get more money back into the pockets of working families. \nPanelists include: \n\nAidan Davis\, a state policy director at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy in Washington\, D.C. In that role\, Aidan coordinates ITEP’s state tax policy research and advocacy agenda and works closely with national and state organizations\, policymakers\, and legislative staff to advance policy solutions that aim to achieve equitable and sustainable state and local tax systems.\nMarci Blue\, a senior program officer at Enterprise Community Partners\, which oversees the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition. With expertise in program management\, data analysis\, and research\, Marci is committed to connecting the community to resources that promote financial security for individuals and families.\nDanielle Sydnor\, CEO of the Rise Together Innovation Institute\, which is a capstone of a larger\, Franklin County-funded strategic plan to help an estimated 400\,000-plus county residents find paths toward economic stability. A licensed financial advisor who has worked in banking since 2002\, Danielle continues to drive initiatives aimed at fostering innovation\, collaboration\, and sustainable growth.\n\nJoin moderator Stephanie Czekalinski from Ideastream Public Media and our panelists as they discuss the impact of tax credits on working families at the state and federal levels\, current advocacy efforts to expand tax credits\, where to get assistance with filing taxes\, and how tax credits can help move families out of poverty and on a path toward self-sufficiency and economic prosperity. \nBe part of the live conversation on May 20 at noon via Zoom. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to reserve your seat! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/more-money-for-working-families/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20250127T215415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T193859Z UID:10000032-1740484800-1740484800@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Benefits Cliffs 101: The Hidden Cost of a Pay Raise DESCRIPTION:Imagine you receive a pay raise at work\, only to discover that the increase led to a loss of a much-needed public benefit. What would you do? \nThat is the dilemma many low-income workers face in Ohio\, where earning even just a dollar more means potentially losing access to benefits. These benefits cliffs can: \n\nkeep workers trapped at their current wages and on public support;\nkeep businesses from filling open positions and retaining workers; and\,\ncost taxpayers who are funding a public benefits system that does not support individuals achieving economic stability.\n\nWe are excited to announce the panelists joining us: \n\nJohn Rees\, a senior policy adviser on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Community and Economic Development team. In that role\, John is engaged in research and partnerships to identify barriers to economic mobility and mitigation strategies that can improve economic security for families and meet the talent needs of businesses for a healthy economy.\nMindy Kowalski\, an assistant director of health and human services with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Mindy has held several leadership roles since joining the organization in 2014\, including policy and operations chief and assistant deputy director in the Office of Family Assistance.\nJack Schron Jr.\, President and CEO of Jergens Inc.\, a former Cuyahoga County councilman\, and a longtime leader in the worlds of education\, workforce development\, and community service.\n\nModerator Josh Boose of Ideastream Public Media will lead John\, Mindy\, and Jack in a panel discussion on the impact of the benefits cliffs on the individual\, employer\, and community levels\, opportunities to reform public benefit policies to address the cliff effect\, and ways individuals can achieve economic mobility. \nBe part of the live conversation on February 25 at noon via Zoom. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to reserve your seat! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/benefits-cliff-101/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20241024T160529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T203920Z UID:10000031-1733832000-1733832000@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:When Social Security is Not Enough: Accessing Older Adult Services in Northeast Ohio DESCRIPTION:Although older adults in Cuyahoga and Geauga counties rely heavily on Social Security\, retirement\, and savings\, many of them are still struggling to make ends meet\, as 51 percent of older adults in Cuyahoga County and 40 percent of older adults in Geauga County do not have enough resources to afford their basic necessities. Moreover\, Cleveland has seen an increase in the number of older adults living in poverty\, 24.7 percent in 2023 compared to 20.9 percent in 2021. Even though there are programs and resources available for the older adult population\, these services can be difficult to access and navigate\, especially for those without Internet or transportation access\, experiencing social isolation\, or living with a physical disability. \nModerator Drew Maziasz of Ideastream Public Media will lead a panel of experts in a discussion on the current and emerging needs of older adults in our communities\, programs designed to assist older adults and tips on navigating the service system\, and policy recommendations to address the growing population of older adults living in poverty. \nPanelists include: \n\nOrion Bell\, President and CEO\, Benjamin Rose\nMark Dorony\, Program Manager\, United Way Services of Geauga County\nFatima Perkins\, Director of Community Outreach and Advocacy\, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging\n\nJoin the live conversation on December 10 at noon via Zoom. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to reserve your seat! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/when-social-security-is-not-enough/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20240808T162649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T133140Z UID:10000030-1725969600-1725969600@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Housing Affordability in Northeast Ohio DESCRIPTION:As rent\, housing\, and property taxes continue to increase across Northeast Ohio\, many community members already living paycheck-to-paycheck\, are finding it more difficult to make ends meet\, leading to a potential increase in housing instability and homelessness. \nModerator Abigail Bottar of Ideastream Public Media will lead panelists Ayonna Blue Donald\, Vice President of the Ohio market at Enterprise Community Partners\, Dawn Farrell\, Executive Director of the Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority\, Sara Parks Jackson\, Director of Cuyahoga County’s Department of Housing and Community Development\, and Aaron Pechota\, Executive Vice President of Development with The NRP Group\, in a discussion on housing affordability in Northeast Ohio\, the current number and availability of rental properties\, available programs that help address housing affordability\, and programmatic and policy recommendations to increase affordable housing options in Northeast Ohio. \nAccording to United Way’s 2023 Community Needs Assessment\, over 30 percent of households in Cuyahoga County spend almost one-third of their income on housing\, and nearly 40 percent of renters face unaffordable housing. The situation is worse for households led by single females who rent\, as 56 percent face housing unaffordability\, making them the most affected group. \nIn Geauga County\, housing affordability is particularly challenging for renters as only 49 percent of older adults who rent have affordable housing. For households led by single females who rent\, only 44 percent have access to affordable rental housing. \nJoin the live conversation on September 10 at noon via Zoom. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to reserve your seat! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/housing-affordability-northeast-ohio/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20240417T175636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T135657Z UID:10000027-1721304000-1721304000@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Vital Community Helplines: 211\, 311\, 911 and 988 DESCRIPTION:Everyone needs help at some point in their lives. But sometimes it can be difficult to know where to turn\, especially in a stressful situation. Fortunately\, there are several helplines available every day\, each accessible with easily remembered digits: 211\, 311\, 911\, and 988. \nThe need for those helplines is clear\, as United Way 211 annually connects more than 150\,000 community members with vital resources to help them secure such things as food\, housing\, and utility assistance; the City of Cleveland’s 311 line answers approximately 200\,000 calls each year about non-emergency city services; 911 is available for immediate emergencies; and 988 provides emotional support for people in suicidal crisis\, emotional distress\, or substance use or mental health crisis. \nOur panel of experts will offer insight into what to expect when you call one of the helplines\, the important services available to community members\, and discuss some of the misconceptions about why people utilize the various helplines. \nPanelists include: \n\nMichelle Snowden\, Associate Director of United Way 211\nRick Oliver\, Director of Crisis Services at FrontLine Service\nElizabeth Crowe\, Director of the Office of Urban Analytics and Innovation at the City of Cleveland\nBrandy Carney\, Director of Public Safety & Justice\, Cuyahoga County\n\nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to reserve your seat! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/vital-community-helplines-211-311-911-and-988/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20240126T194844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T162306Z UID:10000001-1712232000-1712232000@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Imagining a New Path to Prosperity in Cleveland: Universal Basic Employment DESCRIPTION:Numerous government programs are designed to assist the most vulnerable members of our community\, but according to United Way’s 2023 Community Needs Assessment\, Cleveland remains the second poorest large city in the United States and approximately 207\,000 individuals live below the poverty level in Cuyahoga County. \nUniversal Basic Employment is developing an innovative pilot program to address those gaps through a jobs guarantee model that creates sustainable wage jobs by investing in people\, neighborhoods\, and businesses. The program aims to demonstrate that a jobs guarantee policy will empower participants to create social and financial capital while providing businesses with the skilled workers needed to succeed. \nJoin our panelists as they discuss the pilot program’s purpose\, background\, and development; the impact and lessons learned from previous employment subsidy programs; and what can be discovered in the program’s outcomes\, including its impact on racial economic equity. \nWhile the virtual event is free\, registration is required. \nPanelists:\nDevin Cotten\, Founder and CEO\, Universal Basic Employment\nEmily Campbell\, President and CEO\, The Center for Community Solutions \nModerator:\nAbbey Marshall\, Government Reporter\, Ideastream Public Media \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat Today! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/imagining-a-new-path-to-prosperity-in-cleveland-ube/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20231107T211139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T211139Z UID:10000017-1701345600-1701345600@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Local Government 101 DESCRIPTION:“Government of the people\, by the people\, for the people.” That is a phrase that many Americans are aware of\, but what does government for the people look like? And how can an individual successfully interact with their local elected officials beyond simply casting a ballot on election day? \nOur next Community Conversation – Local Government 101: What Your Elected Officials Can Do for You – will focus on the best way to communicate and engage with local government officials as you navigate city and county governments. Our panel of elected officials from Cleveland and Cuyahoga County will offer their insights on the role that elected officials play at each level of government\, how they can help their constituents in a meaningful way\, when to engage with your legislator\, and where to go for help. \nThe panelists will share their current priorities and how they are working to make a positive impact in their districts and wards in what is sure to be an enlightening and educational discussion. \nJoin the live panel conversation on November 30 at noon via Zoom. While the event is free\, registration is required. \nPanelists \nBlaine A. Griffin\, Cleveland City Council President\nPernel Jones Jr.\, Cuyahoga County Council President\n \nModerator \nAbbey Marshall\, Government Reporter\, Ideastream Public Media \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat Today! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/local-government-101/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20230816T201004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T201755Z UID:10000016-1694692800-1694692800@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:The Social Impact of Utility Debt DESCRIPTION:United Way of Greater Cleveland will host a Community Conversation on The Social Impact of Utility Debt on September 14. \nThe live panel discussion will be presented via Zoom beginning at 12 p.m. While the event is free\, registration is required. \nThousands of households in the Greater Cleveland area and throughout Ohio are unable to afford their basic household utility costs such as electric\, gas\, heating oil\, water\, and sewer charges. One in five Cleveland Water Department customers are at least one month behind on their water bill\, and more than 270\,000 Ohioans had their gas or electric services shut off due to nonpayment. \nAccording to a recent article in Health Affairs\, low-income households and those comprising Black\, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) are disproportionately affected by utility affordability. Several factors exacerbate these issues\, including low-quality housing conditions; inflation; dated\, malfunctioning\, or nonexistent heating and cooling equipment; poor insulation and drafts; and reliance on older\, less efficient appliances. \nA panel of experts from Greater Cleveland will discuss the utility needs of renters and homeowners\, ways housing quality impacts utility affordability\, utility costs and impact on health\, and ways utility assistance programs help address utility affordability. \nPanelists \nGenevieve Birkby\, Program Manager\, Rainbow Connects\, University Hospitals Rainbow Center for Women & Children\nDr. Jacklyn A. Chisholm\, President and CEO\, Step Forward\nTonja Stewart Shaw\, Senior Outreach and Education Program Specialist\, Ohio Consumers’ Counsel \nModerator \nStephen Langel\, Health Care Reporter/Producer\, Ideastream Public Media \nClick Here to Reserve Your Seat Today! URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/community-conversations-social-impact-utility-debt/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20230516T154102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T160641Z UID:10000014-1686830400-1686834000@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:The State of Greater Cleveland: The Release of United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Community Needs Assessment DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Cleveland has topped national charts in the number of working adults\, children\, and older adults living in poverty. With the release of United Way’s triennial needs assessment\, a panel of local experts will discuss the report’s key findings\, including: \n\nwhat has improved and the barriers to success over the past three years\nhow organizations are working to improve the health\, economic\, employment\, and educational outcomes for Greater Cleveland residents\nstrategies for building on the existing strengths and assets in the community\n\nPanelists\nGregory L. Brown Executive Director\, PolicyBridge\nEmily Campbell Chief Operating Officer\, The Center for Community Solutions\nJacob Duritsky Vice President\, Strategy & Research\, Team NEO \nModerator\nMarlene Harris-Taylor Director of Engaged Journalism\, Ideastream Public Media \nRegister Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/the-state-of-greater-cleveland-the-release-of-united-way-of-greater-clevelands-community-needs-assessment/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20230212T184320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T185644Z UID:10000018-1677585600-1677589200@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:How do Changes to Medicaid and Food Stamps Impact Our Community? DESCRIPTION:At the end of February\, an estimated 1.5 million of Ohio’s poorest households will lose at least $95 worth of food a month\, and at the beginning of April\, millions more will be at risk of losing Medicaid coverage due to federal legislation that passed in December 2022 ending COVID-19 pandemic policies. A panel of experts from Cuyahoga County will discuss the impacts of these changes on individuals\, families\, and organizations\, what people can do to make sure their food and healthcare needs are met\, and projects and initiatives that help address reductions in public benefits. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. We invite you listen\, learn and participate. Meet this month’s community leaders below\, then register and join this Community Conversation.  \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/how-do-changes-to-medicaid-and-food-stamps-impact-our-community/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CommCon_Header_0205_23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T191500 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20220516T100053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T193812Z UID:10000008-1663869600-1663874100@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Voting Rights\, Redistricting\, and Impact on Voter Turnout DESCRIPTION:A panel of local experts will discuss the status of Ohio’s redistricting process during this\nelection year. The discussion will also focus on the impact of Ohio’s present district maps in\nNortheast Ohio and fair and equitable representation\, especially for majority-minority\ncommunities\, and how proposed voter laws at the state level will impact redistricting\, voter\nregistration\, and voter access. \n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/voting-rights-redistricting-and-impact-on-voter-turnout/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:2022 Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CommCon_Header_RaisingVoices_0804_22.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T133000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20220718T175007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T180725Z UID:10000010-1658836800-1658842200@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Work: Employer Engagement DESCRIPTION:United Way is on a mission to find solutions to the challenges of the Social Determinants of Work (SDoW) so that our residents and businesses can thrive. Team NEO has partnered with us to bring together Cuyahoga County business leaders to discuss some possible answers to the SDoW. \nHosted by United Way of Greater Cleveland and Team NEO\, this virtual session will review the barriers workers face and discuss possible employer-led solutions. \n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/social-determinants-of-work-employer-engagement/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Community Investment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SDoW-Worker-Graphic-Email-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T191500 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20220329T191120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T165256Z UID:10000007-1652983200-1652987700@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Substance Use\, Access to Care\, and Treatment DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the mental health and well-being of communities across the country\, including Ohio. Moreover\, the pandemic exposed the preexisting disparities in access to behavioral health care services\, especially in underserved communities\, but also presented new opportunities in delivering behavioral health services\, particularly with the expansion of telehealth regulations both at the federal and state levels. \nA panel of experts will discuss COVID’s impact on community mental health and substance use\, service delivery opportunities and barriers\, and long-term programmatic and policy strategies at the local and state levels to adequately address the ongoing behavioral health needs of members in our communities. \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/the-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-mental-health-and-substance-use-access-to-care-and-treatment/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:2022 Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/community-conversations-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T133000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20220315T172512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T175714Z UID:10000005-1650542400-1650547800@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Language 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploratory conversation on the impact of language related to social justice. Ryan Clopton-Zymler\, Director of Race\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion will present “Language 101\,” a dialogue to set the foundation for how we talk about\, and think about\, concepts related to RDEI. This presentation is for anyone and everyone that seeks clarity on the ever-evolving language of social change; our hope is that when we develop a shared language\, we are more easily able to navigate such crucial conversations.   \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/language-101/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Race, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/UWSGC_Diversity_Header_April_2022-pdf.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T191500 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20220209T001230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T003202Z UID:10000004-1648749600-1648754100@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Limiting Critical Race Theory and the Effect on Education\, Non-Profit Organizations and Governmental Systems DESCRIPTION:Ohio legislators have introduced bills aimed at banning the teaching of critical race theory and divisive concepts focused on nationality\, color\, ethnicity\, race\, or sex\, within primary\, secondary\, and higher education\, state agencies\, and political sub-divisions. \nOur March 31st conversation will bring together panelists representing a variety of groups throughout Northeast Ohio to discuss the potential implications of these bills within their own organizations and the communities they serve and the intended impact of these bills in the education and non-profit sectors. \n \n Register Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/limiting-critical-race-theory-and-the-effect-on-education-non-profit-organizations-and-governmental-systems/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:2022 Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/community-conversations-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T191500 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20220124T145016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T145016Z UID:10000003-1644429600-1644434100@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:Education: The continued impact of the pandemic on children\, teachers\, and schools DESCRIPTION:As school districts continue to struggle with providing in-person and remote learning as Omicron and other new COVID-19 variants emerge\, educational outcomes continue to be adversely impacted. Students\, teachers\, and families experience challenges with remote learning\, the lack of digital resources in both urban and rural areas\, social isolation\, workforce shortages\, and family stress. A panel of experts from Ohio\, representing school districts\, government\, and social service agencies will discuss the continued impact of the pandemic on education in Ohio.\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/education-the-continued-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-children-teachers-and-schools/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:2022 Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/community-conversations-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Regional Initiatives":MAILTO:mkiefer@unitedwaycleveland.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T134052 CREATED:20211207T014517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T144032Z UID:10000002-1630767600-1630774800@www.unitedwaycleveland.org SUMMARY:2021 Annual Community Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/event/2021-annual-community-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Annual Community Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/UWGC_post.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR