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United Way 211 honored by NEOPAT for work with Help2Veterans Program
The Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT) is honored to recognize United Way of Greater Cleveland as our community partner of the year. U.S. Army Sergeant Alex Cohen attended NEOPAT’s annual gala on March 2 to accept the award on Read More
UW’s Emily Brunkalla receives Cleveland 20/30 Club award
Authenticity and advocacy are two of Emily Brunkalla’s foundational pillars. She is authentic in her role as Manager of Donor Experience at United Way of Greater Cleveland, where she specializes in donor services, engages with corporate community partners, and leads Read More
Building Empathy Through LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training
Lizzie Bjork, Education and Advocacy Coordinator for the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, recently led an awareness training on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other (LGBTQIA+) experiences for the United Way of Greater Cleveland staff. Through Read More
Young Voices of Cleveland empowering the next generation of leaders
Imagine a group of high school students learning about their community’s challenges and actively identifying, discussing, and collaborating to help solve them. That is the focus of Young Voices of Cleveland, a program developed by United Way of Greater Cleveland Read More
Legacy Circle: United Way’s Planned Giving Society
What is Legacy Circle? Legacy Circle is a group of United Way of Greater Cleveland supporters who have expanded their philanthropic footprint through planned giving. In the past decade, Legacy Circle donors have committed more than $6.5 million to United Way. Read More
United Way of Greater Cleveland and BVU Launch Portal to Create Quick Connections to Volunteer Opportunities Across Greater Cleveland
AUTHORS Toi Comer Vice President of Development at The United Way of Greater ClevelandHeather Englander Managing Director, Business Engagement at Business Volunteers Unlimited This week, we are delighted to introduce United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Volunteer Portal, powered by BVU. This new online Read More
Advocating for a better tomorrow in Greater Cleveland
United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Public Policy Vision is to make Greater Cleveland the best place to live, work, gain an education, and raise a family. To address the long-term systemic issues that plague our community, we engage in public Read More
United Way 211 offers a personal touch at Greater Cleveland Food Bank Community Resource Center
A compassionate listener. A comprehensive database of critical resources. The ability to break down complex situations and assist our neighbors when they need it the most. Those are all hallmarks of what makes United Way 211 a vital source for Read More
Right to Counsel: 3+ Years of Partnership and Progress
We are focused on doing our part to identify and eliminate barriers to economic equity and mobility in our community. One shining example is Right to Counsel – Cleveland (RTC-C). This unique public-private partnership, developed by the City of Cleveland, Read More