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Heed this advice when approaching legacy giving AMANDA KOEHN @AmandaKoehnCJN akoehn@cjn.org |
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egacy gifts, or charitable donations distributed from one’s estate after death, not only allow for donors to give back long after life, but have major impacts on the beneficiary organizations. However, choosing where to give, ensuring your intended purpose is met and making straightforward, detailed plans that can later be executed without missteps may seem daunting. For that reason, Matthew Kaliff, senior director of endowment development and supporting foundations at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood, and Amanda Pinney, executive director of strategic giving at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, shared how potential donors can select charitable beneficiaries and verify their wishes will be met years or even decades later. First, individuals should consider what cause they want to give to and what specifically they want to give. Once the organizations are chosen, donors should then consider what specific needs they want to meet within that organization, if any. “Whether it is providing scholarship support to first-generation students, being a catalyst that provides seed funding for research, or perhaps even providing funding for the area of greatest need, ask yourself what area is most important to you,” Pinney
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said. “Make sure the purpose and impact align with the investment you are making – both in the future of the organization and in your legacy.” Once the purpose is chosen, donors will choose the vehicle for making the gift, Pinney said. They could write it into their will or trust, or use existing accounts or other methods that are best to be considered with a financial adviser or lawyer, as well as the charitable organization in mind. Pinney noted taking advantage of charitable gift annuities, or arrangements between a donor and charity that provide lifetime income for the donor while also benefiting the cause. Kaliff said planning a gift doesn’t have to be a complicated process. “There are a variety of simple ways to provide a bequest that do not require a will or trust,” he said. “For example, you can designate a charity as a beneficiary to your retirement account or to a life insurance
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policy. ‘Pay on death’ accounts allow you to name a beneficiary to a bank account or CD. So, while you first think of a will or a trust, a bequest can be as simple as filling out a form. Simple is obviously better.” Further, when selecting a charitable organization, donors should ask about issues like the impact of the gift, if and how it will be recognized publicly, accountability and transparency, specific areas that need the most support now and in the future, and tax advantages. Additionally, they will want to work with the organization to determine how their goals can be accomplished in the most effective way, Pinney said. Donors should think hard about the difference they hope to make and enjoy the process, she said. “My best advice is always to take the time to give thought to what impact you wish to have, and never forget that philanthropy should be fun,” she said. “Your passion for others should allow you to enjoy knowing the impact you are making on future generations.” Once one’s wishes are solidified, they should be documented. “I would also suggest completing a letter of intent with the organization and mirroring that same language in your estate plans,” Pinney said. “Having both your personal financial team and the university in alignment with your wishes provides an added layer of accountability to ensure that
your gift has the direct impact that you wish.” Kaliff explained that donors should consider the longevity of nonprofit organizations. “Is the organization likely going to be there in the future when the bequest comes into fruition?” he recommended taking into account. “And what happens if it’s not there? How are they going to plan for that contingency?” He also noted that legacy giving is not limited to wealthy individuals. “Legacy giving and bequests are not limited to the very wealthy,” he said. “Anyone can make a bequest … at any amount. And it is always appreciated by the recipient organization.” And no matter the amount or exact type of gift, legacy giving at its core reflects Jewish values, Kaliff said. “Legacy giving is an expression of a person’s values and also a very Jewish idea in that it expresses optimism for the future and it expresses appreciation,” Kaliff said. “Those are both very Jewish perspectives. … It expresses appreciation for the beneficiary, for the work they do and what they do for the community, and optimism for the future that you are concerned for future generations, and that future generations will be here to benefit from your generosity.” Staff Reporter Meghan Walsh contributed to this story.
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Vet charitable organizations before gifting time, treasure AMANDA KOEHN @AmandaKoehnCJN akoehn@cjn.org |
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iving back to charitable organizations either through financial contributions or volunteering has great benefits to both the nonprofit and donor. However, not all charities are the same in terms of credibility, transparency and ensuring donors’ dollars are used effectively and efficiently. Before becoming involved, it’s best to research the organizations, said Brian G. Sokol, chief development officer and vice president at the Menorah Park Foundation in Beachwood, and Jason Weiner, philanthropic adviser at the Cleveland Foundation in Cleveland. Considering whether an organization truly aligns with your values before donating based on ads or mailed solicitation is a good practice, Weiner said. If you’ve never donated to a group before, become educated on the impact of donations. “I think an organization that prioritizes donor education and engagement, that work should be making it easy to see the impact that philanthropy has on the organization and why it is important to them,” Weiner said. Sokol said donors should seek information about the organization’s history, community contributions and results. “I would encourage potential donors to meet with the charity’s leadership, both volunteer leaders and key individuals within the organization, in order to learn more about its history, proven benefits to the community and ensure stewardship as a core value,” Sokol said in an email interview. “This added insight works to enable them to see tangible results of the implementation of previous philanthropic support. They could also do additional independent research online to see both current and historic information.” Weiner said donors should work to understand whether the organization is well positioned to achieve the results intended. They should look into whether there’s stability among staff and
leadership, and if those in leadership roles are qualified to achieve what they say they will. Additionally, they might consider its strategic plan and whether it matches what the group seems to do, and how it handles finances and transparency regarding money. “The most important thing is to be able to confirm whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the IRS,” Weiner said. “So, you can certainly ask an organization for their tax ID and it may be on the ‘donate now’ page of their (website).” Both Weiner and Sokol advised looking out for updates – via newsletters, emails, social media and other communication channels – from any organization they give to, acknowledging the funds and impact. Several tools are also available to confirm the legitimacy of a nonprofit. Weiner noted donors should be able to access an organization’s Form 990, an IRS-required form where organizations must submit their activities, governance and financial information. Candid.org provides a Form 990 search tool. He also recommended the website Charity Navigator, a nonprofit evaluation site that provides information around finances, governance and ethics. Upon making the gift, a donor should make clear whether the contribution is for general operational use or a specific purpose, and their wishes should be honored by the organization, Weiner said. For volunteering, Weiner said people should consider the organization’s needs and connect with a volunteer organizer. For a leadership role, such as board or committee membership, they want to ensure expectations and commitments are clear. They may also consider whether their skill set fits what’s needed, if the role requires a financial commitment, whether the group is well organized and ask about the experiences of other members. The organization should have some structured method for thanking hard working volunteers, Weiner said. “I know a lot of us don’t do this work for the recognition, but I
think how an organization says thank you says a lot about them,” he said. “Just like when someone is making a financial contribution, do volunteers feel like the time and talent they are giving is making a difference as well?” Sokol said a nonprofit should supply volunteers opportunities that align with the core mission. “Conversations with the organization’s staff and leadership can provide insights into additional engagement opportunities, including hands-on volunteering, assistance with fundraising and perhaps ultimately board involvement as well,” Sokol said. “Actions should align with the vision, mission and core values of the organization.” Giving back to an impactful, credible organization can change the lives of both the donor and those who benefit. At the Menorah Park Foundation, Sokol said he values being part of an organization that impacted his own family. “Participating in any way with a nonprofit organization brings great purpose to our lives,” Sokol said. “With every moment, we have opportunity to make a difference – to practice tikkun olam in the ways that bring meaning to us as individuals. I am so proud to be part of an organization where both of my grandmothers enjoyed their later years.” Weiner said those who work with the Cleveland Foundation are provided consistent expertise on issues and organizations locally and nationally as a benefit. “Donors who give through a donor-advised fund at the foundation have the option to work with a philanthropic adviser to gain deeper understanding of philanthropy and to feel good about the impact they can have, knowing they made an informed decision that reflects what’s most important about them as a donor,” Weiner said. Staff Reporter Meghan Walsh contributed to this story.
The CJN goes one-on-one with: Mary Wheelock, executive director for philanthropy at MetroHealth STEPHEN LANGEL @LangelCJN slangel@cjn.org |
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he Cleveland Jewish News asked Mary Wheelock, executive director for philanthropy at MetroHealth, about philanthropy at MetroHealth. CJN: Who benefits from MetroHealth’s philanthropic work?
Wheelock: Gifts, whether they be monetary or of time, benefit MetroHealth’s patients and other members of our community. All resources stay here, which means the beneficiaries are individuals in your neighborhood, on your block, perhaps even in your home. CJN: How does your philanthropy make a difference in people’s lives? Wheelock: Most of MetroHealth’s donations
are designated by the donor to benefit specific priorities, such as behavioral health, arts in health, rehabilitation and other social needs overseen by MetroHealth’s Institute for H.O.P.E. The most generous donors provide unrestricted support to the MetroHealth Transformation, enabling gifts to impact the areas of greatest need for the communities we serve. MetroHealth is much more than medicine.
The gifts we receive help improve our patients’ health and well-being in ways that go far beyond the four walls of a doctor’s office, including education, job training, housing, nutrition and the arts. The resources we receive support much more than people realize.
The CJN goes one-on-one with: Michele Brown, vice president of development and executive director of the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Vicki Parisi, director of volunteer services at Akron Children’s Hospital STEPHEN LANGEL @LangelCJN slangel@cjn.org |
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he Cleveland Jewish News asked Michele Brown, vice president of development and executive director of the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Vicki Parisi, director of volunteer services at Akron Children’s Hospital, about
philanthropy at Akron Children’s Hospital. CJN: Who benefits from Akron Children’s Hospital’s philanthropic work? Brown: Funds and volunteer activities benefit children and their families in need served by Akron Children’s Hospital. They help the hospital continue its mission and three promises of treating every child as if they were their own, treating each child how they want to be treated and turning
no child away for any reason. Volunteerism and philanthropic support enable Akron Children’s to deliver services throughout the hospital and Northeast Ohio. CJN: In addition to charitable giving, how else can members of the community get involved? Parisi: We have many volunteer opportunities at our events such as check-in/registration, selling raffle tickets, decorations, silent auction
committee and invitations. We also have volunteers who give hours at the hospital each week assisting our staff, patients and families. Many opportunities exist escorting patients and families, providing directions, helping patients bedside making crafts or baking cookies, being part of our Doggie Brigade team and cuddling babies in our NICU.
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A Kid Again - Northern Ohio Our Mission: We exist to foster hope, happiness, and healing for children with
life-threatening conditions and their families. What’s New: On, Friday, July 15th, the Northern Ohio Chapter will be hosting an Adventure Under the Stars at Canal Park, home of the Rubber Ducks in Akron. What will make this Adventure unique is that it is not just for enrolled families, but it will also be open to the community. 100% of ticket sales will go to A Kid Again as will 10% of all concessions. The evening will include an exclusive opportunity to watch a big screen family friendly movie (to be announced shortly) at the park! Also included will be pre-movie fun and games, and more! For more information, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AKidAgainNorthernOhio or contact Christine Bucknell at cbucknell@akidagain.org We hope you will come out and enjoy a beautiful summer night with family and friends while supporting the Northern Ohio Chapter of A Kid Again. A Kid Again fosters hope, happiness, and healing for families raising children with life-threatening conditions through year-round, cost-free, group events that we call Adventures. Adventures are designed to help keep these families social, active and positive as they face the daily challenges that come from critical illness. Brothers, sisters and parents are always included, because when a critical illness diagnosis is delivered, the lives of the entire family are changed forever. Adventures, provide these special families with happy memories that will last forever.
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ACLU of Ohio Foundation Our Mission: To champion and expand constitutional and other fundamental rights and to pursue racial, economic, gender, and social equity for all Ohioans using all the tools of integrated advocacy without political partisanship; to fight in both principle and practice for the best ideals of fairness, freedom, and justice; and to advance our mission through an anti-racist, intersectional lens with determination, agility, practicality, and hope. What’s New: The ACLU of Ohio envisions a just and equitable Ohio where all people are fairly represented in a strong democracy, unoppressed by racism, and able to live their fullest lives. Each day we are chipping away at injustices for Ohioans by fighting for: • Fair electoral maps, an ongoing effort to end gerrymandering. • An end to wealth-based detention and abolition of the death penalty. • Historical accuracy about America’s racist legacy and its impact today, the rights of LGBTQ+ children and family members to be valued in public schools as their authentic selves. • The right to personal and bodily autonomy, including abortion care and access to birth control.
Interested in Helping? Contact: Cindy Tomm | Development Director 614-586-1972 ext. 2017 | ctomm@acluohio.org
614-586-1959 acluohio.org Year Established: 1920 Number of Employees: 25 Top Leadership
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The ACLU of Ohio is grateful for the longstanding and generous support of the Jewish community of Northeast Ohio. Your unequivocal commitment to justice, inclusion, and equality inspires and sustains our work to advance civil liberties and civil rights for all. Thank you!
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Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation Akron Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of children through outstanding quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and research. Akron Children’s Hospital is committed to remaining an independent, community-governed organization because we believe that this enables us to best achieve our mission and vision and preserve our unique culture. Akron Children’s Hospital will be an innovative leader in improving child health and providing high-quality care. Our Promises To treat every child as we would our own. To treat others as they would like to be treated. To turn no child away for any reason.
Akron Children’s Hospital provides exceptional health care for children in our region and beyond. To continue this care, we are expanding our pediatric rehabilitation space to accommodate the almost 125,000 annual patient visits. In addition, we are creating new Centers of Excellence to provide support for three areas of expertise within our hospital: (1) The Spine Center provides cutting edge treatment for spinal issues; (2) the Mitochondrial Center provides treatment and support for mitochondrial diseases that affect cellular energy production and (3) the Vision Center, which treats diseases of the eye, including genetic disorders.
Interested in Helping? Contact: Shelly Brown, Executive Director Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation | 330-543-8340 Mbrown2@akronchildrens.org
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American Cancer Society Our Mission: Our mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Cancer information, answers, and hope are available every minute of every day. Call 800-227-2345 for more information. What’s New:
Health Equity for Research and Operations (H.E.R.O.) Initiative: Our continue commitment to health equity for all in the fight against cancer acsengage.org/ohiohero Greater Cleveland Golf Classic: A day when a round of golf can help fight cancer and find cures acsclevelandgolf.org
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Northeast Ohio: October movement hosted in Cleveland uniting the community in the fight against breast cancer makingstrideswalk.org/northeastohio Real Men Wear Pink Cleveland: Distinguished group of community leaders raising awareness and funds to save more lives from breast cancer every October realmenwearpinkacs.org/clevelandoh
Interested in Helping? Get involved today! Become a volunteer, make a tax-deductible donation, or participate in a fundraising event to help us save lives. Contact: Sarah Wells | Vice President, Ohio-West Virginia sarah.wells@cancer.org | 216-361-6427 | cancer.org
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Jerry Kysela Area Board Member Cleveland Discovery Ball Co-Chair (Aon)
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Natural history museum receives $120,000 grant from PNC Foundation
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he Cleveland Museum of Natural History has received a $120,000 grant from the PNC Foundation that will assist in the expansion and transformation of Smead Discovery Center, the Museum’s family-friendly, hands-on area for exploration. The three-year grant will support the museum’s complete re-imagining of its campus and all of its exhibits along with the addition of new public spaces. The new facility, which will include the revamped Smead Discovery Center, will continue to focus on families with children 10 years of age and younger, and on serving school groups from prekindergarten through fifth grade. “Educational programs – such as those offered in the Smead Discovery Center – are vital for keeping children engaged and learning year-round, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History provides this type of enrichment
for children and their families,” Pat Pastore, PNC regional president for Cleveland, said in a news release. “Soon, the Museum will become an even more inviting learning space that attracts more visitors and provides an economic benefit to the city through jobs and increased tourism. But most important, the Museum has continued to prioritize educational programs during the (COVID-19) pandemic, when children need them most.” With accessible opportunities for all styles of learners, the new Smead Discovery Center will encourage discovery and observation through play, according to the release, and museum educators will craft and deliver newly designed programming over the next three years. Built around rotating themes, programming will engage young learners in the natural sciences through hands-on activity stations and visitors will leave inspired by the wonders of nature and
science, seeing the world around them as a playground of infinite possibility, the release stated. “We’re excited to have this unique opportunity to inspire our young guests to embrace a lifetime of learning and discovery in a new, state-of-the-art facility,” Sonia Winner, the museum’s president and CEO, said in the release. “Through our transformation, we are laying the foundation for a new generation of science-minded researchers, medical professionals, educators, and civic leaders. We couldn’t be more grateful for PNC’s support as we work toward this goal.” The PNC Foundation grant will position the museum to fulfill its mission to inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of natural diversity, the fostering of health and leadership to a sustainable future, according to the release.
Cleveland Orchestra second annual Blossom Summer Soirée July 31
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he Cleveland Orchestra will present Blossom Summer Soirée at 4 p.m. July 31 at Blossom Music Center to benefit The Cleveland Orchestra’s Blossom Music Festival. The Soirée will begin with a cocktail hour at 4, followed by a dinner in the Knight Grove – surrounded by the natural beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Guests will be seated in the pavilion for the Broadway Legends concert
starting at 7. Attendees are invited to wear summer garden party attire: hats, floral designs and pastel colors are encourage, according to a news release. The Blossom Summer Soirée event committee includes Michelle Anderson, Iris Harvie, Laura Hunsicker, Megan Karges, Sue Kenney and Chris Kramer. The concert will feature Broadway’s mega hits
and star vocalists. There will be songs of legendary composers Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein and more, culminating with a special tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Music from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” “Evita,” “West Side Story,” “Company” and more will be performed. Richard Kaufman is conductor, and vocalsits are Hugh Panaro, Dee Roscioli and Scarlett Strallen.
Individual tickets start at $250 and include the full evening: cocktails, dinner and pavilion seating to The Cleveland Orchestra’s concert. Table sponsorships are available at $2,500, $5,000, and $10,000 levels. To purchase tickets, visit clevelandorchestra. com/soiree or contact Sean Brewster, director of special events, at specialevents@ clevelandorchestra.com or 216-231-7558.
Red Cross supporter offers $500,000 matching grant to help families
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he Sam J. Frankino Foundation of Cleveland recently announced a $500,000 matching grant to the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio. The announcement was made during an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of a program designed to make homes safer, by providing and installing free smoke alarms and offering residents valuable fire safety information. The funds generated by the grant will be used to help the Red Cross and its partners, including the Cleveland Division of
Fire, continue to install smoke alarms in homes considered at high risk for fires. The money will also help residents who suffer a home fire, by providing the Red Cross the means by which to offer immediate financial assistance and additional help when it’s needed. “We want to help people prepare for disasters like home fires and natural disasters like tornadoes,” Lorraine FrankinoDodero, executive director of the foundation and a member of the board of directors of the Red Cross of Northeast Ohio, said in
Global Cleveland podcast features international newcomers
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lobal Cleveland is passing the mic to international newcomers to learn more about the immigrant and refugee experience with its podcast, “Landed: Stories of Newcomers.” Through the podcast, Global Cleveland is giving listeners a glimpse into the lives of their international friends and neighbors in the hopes of bridging cultural divides and bringing people of different backgrounds together, according to a news release. Global Cleveland launched “Landed: Stories of Newcomers” in December 2021. Each episode is hosted by Joe Cimperman, Global Cleveland’s president, and features a conversation with
a member of Northeast Ohio’s international community, be them a refugee, expat, international student, immigrant, or child of immigrants. Global Cleveland has published 11 episodes, featuring individuals such as Baiju Shah, CEO of Greater Cleveland Partnership; Eden Giagnorio, senior communications strategist for Mayor Justin Bibb and the city of Cleveland; and Cleveland Police Chief Wayne Drummond. For more information, visit globalcleveland.org/ programs/podcast. All episodes can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anchor.fm by searching “Landed: Stories of Newcomers.”
a news release. “The Red Cross offers such valuable assistance to people during their darkest hours, it makes sense to ensure the resources are there, when they are most needed.” “The Sam J. Frankino Foundation has been a generous supporter of the Red Cross in Greater Cleveland for decades,” Mike Parks, Regional CEO of the Red Cross of Northern Ohio, said in the release. “Thanks to Lorraine’s kind and giving heart, the Red Cross will be able to help people prepare for and recover from disasters for years to come.”
A Kid Again movie night at Canal Park
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Kid Again will host a family-friendly movie under the stars at Canal Park in Akron, home of the RubberDucks, at 7 p.m. July 15. Doors will open at 5:30 and the movie will be announced at a later date. All funds raised by ticket sales and 10% of the concessions will go to support the programs of the northern Ohio chapter of A Kid Again and families raising children with life-threatening conditions. There will also be pre-movie games, raffles, prizes and mascots. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for 17 and under and children under 3 are free. “It is expected that over 400 critically ill kids, brothers, sisters and parents will be at this Adventure, and that over 2,500 overall will attend, making this a very intimate and fun event at Canal Park,” Christine Bucknell, executive director of the northern Ohio chapter of A Kid Again, said in a news release. A Kid Again has been operating in the state of Ohio for over 25 years. For more information about A Kid Again, visit A KidAgain.org.
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American Red Cross of Northern Ohio Our Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or v visit us on Twitter @RedCrossNOH, facebook.com/NOHRedCross, and linkedin.com/company/red-cross-noh. What’s New: The annual Red Cross Cup, a golf outing to benefit Red Cross disaster response efforts, will take place on Monday, September 26th, 2022 at Barrington Country Club, 350 N. Aurora Road in Aurora, Ohio. This event has taken place for more than 25 years and is one of premier events sponsored by the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio. Premier Bank is the presenting sponsor for this year’s outing. Please contact Kyle Adam @ kyle.adam@redcross.org for information on foursomes or hole sponsorships.
Interested in Helping? Jim McIntyre | Regional Communications Director 216-213-4670 | jim.mcintyre@redcross.org | Redcross.org/noh
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Helping to Keep Families Safe
FROM HOME FIRES Since 1992, the American Red Cross and the Cleveland Fire Department have been installing smoke alarms in homes throughout the city, making homes safer and saving lives. The smoke alarm initiative began 30 years ago thanks to the generosity and passion of the late Sam Miller, a past CJN Lifetime Achievement Award winner. And now, thanks to the generosity of many supporters, the lifesaving work of the Red Cross continues. ecause of a newly announced matching grant of $500,000 from the Sam J. Frankino Foundation, the Red Cross will continue to prepare communities for disasters like home fires, and will respond to these disasters, helping people through their darkest hours.
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Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Our Mission: Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging supports caregivers and
empowers all people to age well through research, consumer-responsive services and client advocacy. 216.791.8000 www.benrose.org Year Established: 1908 Number of Employees: 121
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We invite you to engage with us in support of our mission: • Join us for Second Wednesdays with Benjamin Rose. Hosted monthly by President and CEO Orion Bell from 9 to 10 a.m. on Zoom. Free and open to all. Register by calling 216.373.1688 or visiting benrose.org • You’re invited to Triumph: ESOP Celebrates You! On Friday, August 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Benjamin Rose, 11890 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland. Triumph honors clients who successfully completed home ownership and financial milestones. Purchase tickets for the luncheon at benrose.org and/or join us for a free community fair from 1:30 – 4 p.m.
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Since our founding in 1921, Cleveland Clinic’s mission has been “better care of the sick, investigation of their problems and further education of those who serve.” Philanthropy has There are many ways to include Cleveland Clinic in your personal philanthropic plans. mission of Cleveland Clinic to transform healthcare for our patients and shape the future of medicine around the world.
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Cleveland Metroparks Our Mission: Protecting nature, connecting communities and inspiring conservation of
our world. What’s New: Parks have become more important than ever for communities to stay connected to each other and the natural world around us. Through a wide range of opportunities, you can directly support Cleveland Metroparks’ special places and programs closest to your heart, or focus on initiatives like the Trails Fund, which helps connect visitors districtwide. An enduring priority of Cleveland Metroparks is the preservation and protection of our local forests, wetlands, rivers and streams. Gifts to the Conservation Fund support forest plantings, habitat enhancement, wildlife research and the protection of important natural resources. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/donate to make a tax-deductible gift today.
4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland OH 44144 216-635-3200 clevelandmetroparks.com Year Established: 1917 Number of Employees: 671 Top Fundraising Recipients Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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Medical Mutual’s $1M gift helps Tri-C unveil expanded food bank
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tudents in need of food assistance and other basic necessities have a new resource at the western campus of Cuyahoga Community College, thanks to continued support from Medical Mutual. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 29 marked the expansion of The Pantry: A Tri-C Connect Initiative at the Parma campus. Located on the lower level of the Student Services Building, it will provide eligible students with up to 15 pounds of food, toiletries and other basic necessities each week. “Food insecurity is one of the leading concerns Tri-C students face right now,” Megan O’Bryan, vice president of resource development and president of the Tri-C Foundation, said in a news release. “This is a significant barrier for students, and in closing the skills gap, with generous support from Medical Mutual, the college will better meet students’ basic needs in an attractive and welcoming environment.” Medical Mutual pledged a $1 million gift to the Tri-C Foundation in May 2021. The funding also will establish the Medical Mutual Workforce Training Endowed Scholarship and the Medical Mutual Student Response Endowment Fund. The Greater
Cleveland Food Bank will provide fresh and nonperishable food items for the pantry. “An investment of this magnitude transforms the way we deliver services at Tri-C, and I hope it will inspire others to join this cause,” Tri-C President Alex Johnson said in the release. “We expect that other donors will follow Medical Mutual’s lead to ensure our students can receive assistance on any campus.” Hunger remains a fundamental barrier to educational access and completion for a significant number of Tri-C students, the release said. The Pantry ensures students in need have access to food, essential resources and financial support in an open, safe space. “We have long recognized our responsibility and role in making Ohio a better place to live,” Andrea Hogben, executive vice president at Medical Mutual, said in the release. “We see our own values reflected in the work of Cuyahoga Community College and we know that every time we support Tri-C, we are contributing to a more vibrant and healthy future for our entire community. By investing in the expansion of the food pantry on Tri-C’s West Campus we are helping to ensure that the most vulnerable students today and, in the
Cuyahoga Community College President Alex Johnson, from left, Tri-C western campus President Lisa Williams, Medical Mutual vice president and Tri-C Foundation board member Andrea Hogben, vice president of the western campus student government Laryssa Maruski, Medical Mutual Chairman and Tri-C Foundation Director Emeritus Rick Chiricosta and Tri-C Foundation President Megan O’Bryan cut the ribbon opening the expanded food bank. | Submitted photo future, will have access to adequate food and toiletries for personal needs.” The dedication ceremony featured remarks from Johnson, campus president Lisa Williams and Laryssa Maruski, vice
president of the western campus student government. For more information, visit tri-c.edu/give.
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Leave a Legacy Share your love of art and leave a legacy for the benefit of all the people forever. A gift to the Cleveland Museum of Art will ensure its future for
Low Tide at Pourville, near Dieppe, 1882. Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926). Oil on fabric; 59.5 x 81.3 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon, 1947.196
generations to come. Make a gift— make a difference. Share your intentions for a legacy gift and celebrate your commitment as you join the members of our Legacy Society.
Contact the office of major and strategic giving to discuss the many ways you can make an estate, life-income, or other gift: legacygiving@clevelandart.org or 216–707–2588.
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OPENING Cleveland Museum of Natural History
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Our Mission: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History aims to inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of natural diversity, the fostering of health, and leadership to a sustainable future.
1 Wade Oval Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44106 cmnh.org (216) 231-4600 Year Established: 1920
The Museum is in the midst of a $150 million transformation, which includes an expansion, a complete reinstallation of all our exhibits, and the development of new public spaces and programming. What’s New: • Two new otters are joining the Museum family! Help us welcome Atticus and Emmett thisPRODUCED summer in the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden – BY Presented by KeyBank. •
Celebrate our centennial in the interactive exhibit 100 Years of Discovery: A Museum’s Past, Present & Future. See it now through September 18.
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Cleveland and East Cleveland residents, enjoy free admission to the Museum every Sunday through the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Days.
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Spark Curiosity. C L E V E L A N D M US EUM O F NATURAL H ISTO RY 1 WADE OVAL DRIVE, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44106
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The Cleveland Orchestra Our Mission: Our Mission: The Cleveland Orchestra inspires and enriches lives by creating extraordinary musical experiences at the highest level of artistic excellence. Under the leadership of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after and highly acclaimed performing ensembles in the world. The Orchestra shares performances with Northeast Ohio year-round at historic Severance Music Center and its summer home, Blossom Music Center. Their relationship with the community continues to grow in new ways, as they cultivate meaningful relationships with youth throughout Northeast Ohio, fostering a lifelong appreciation for music.
What’s New: Dedicated community support brought thousands of music lovers back to Blossom and Severance this season. The Cleveland Orchestra continues to release new performances on our digital platform Adella.live – and we look forward to Northeast Ohio’s favorite summer tradition at Blossom in July and August. The summer season features time-honored musical favorites, contemporary classical, Broadway, and folk music, film scores, and Beethoven’s triumphant Ninth Symphony.
11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 216-231-1111 clevelandorchestra.com Year Established: 1918 Number of Employees: 140+ staff members, 100+ full-time musicians Top Three Areas of Support Cash/Check/Credit Card gifts to Orchestra Annual Fund Estate/endowment gifts Underwriting/Sponsorships for concerts and programs
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Right now, music lovers have an opportunity to make a greater impact: before June 30, all gifts are being DOUBLED thanks to a Matching Challenge from our Board. Can you help us raise $800,000 for this season’s music?
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Donate now and your gift DOUBLES! The Cleveland Orchestra’s Board of Trustees is matching all donations before June 30. With $400,000 in matching funds, your gift for summer music can make twice the impact. Charitable donations reach thousands of Ohioans each year through concerts and educational programming. Your gift matters, especially now. You can help us turn this $400,000 matching gift into $800,000 for music.
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Cleveland Zoological Society Our Mission: The Cleveland Zoological Society is Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s nonprofit advancement
party that raises philanthropic support for the Zoo. The Zoo Society is governed by a Board of Directors and is an independent 501(c )3. Zoo Society donors have contributed nearly $100 million toward zoo operations, conservation projects and capital improvements since 1998. Philanthropic priorities include animal care, capital improvement projects and maintaining the zoo’s national leadership role in educational programming, research, and positive animal health and welfare standards. We are committee to engaging donors in zoo programs and initiatives or greatest impact for our community. Individuals, foundations, and corporations can support our work in many ways. What’s New: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Zoological Society are embarking on a transformational, multi-year campaign to build Primate Forest, a new habitat for gorillas, orangutans and other species that will advance Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as a world-class science education and research institution, create innovative and interactive guest experiences, and strengthen the position of the Zoo as one of the most notable tourist destinations in the Great Lakes region and beyond. SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS: TWILIGHT AT THE ZOO PRESENTED BY KEYBANK - August 5 Cleveland’s summer music tradition! TAILS + COCKTAILS PRESENTED BY THE STEFFEE FAMILY - October 20 Annual speaker series featuring experts from the Zoo and Northeast Ohio on a variety of subjects.
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH, 44109 (216) 635-3329 | ClevelandZooSociety.org Year Established: 1957 Number of Employees: 19 full-time; 1 part-time Top Three Funding Priorities Capital Improvements Animal Care and Welfare General Operating Support
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Interested in Helping? Contact: Leta Obertacz | Director of Advancement 216-635-3346 | obertacz@ClevelandZooSociety.org | ClevelandZooSociety.org
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Sarah Crupi Executive Director
Chris Myeroff Board of Directors President
Philanthropic dollars raised by the Cleveland Zoological Society support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s animals, habitats and mission based education and conservation programs.
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College Now Greater Cleveland Our Mission: College Now’s mission is to increase postsecondary educational attainment through college and career access advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services. College Now helps students as early as middle and high school as well as adult learners achieve their dreams of going to and succeeding in certificate, two-year, and four-year degree programs. College Now reaches over 30,000 students and adult learners a year, and many of our students are from low-income families and are first-generation college students. What’s New:
Join the College Now Mentoring Program: Every spring, College Now pairs volunteer mentors from the community with College Now and Say Yes scholarship recipients. Mentors support students throughout their postsecondary journeys and are an invaluable source of support. Matching has already begun for students in the graduating Class of 2022, but you can learn more and sign up to be paired with a student graduating in 2023 by visiting our website.
1500 West 3rd Street, Suite 125 Cleveland, OH 44113 216.241.5587 | www.collegenowgc.org info@collegenowgc.org Year established: 1967 Number of employees: 200 Top Leadership
Donations of any size can help College Now students succeed in their postsecondary goals. Learn more about what your donation can do by visiting www.collegenowgc.org/donors/
Interested in Helping? Contact: Kittie Warshawsky | Chief External Affairs Officer 216.635.0155 | kwarshawsky@collegenowgc.org www.collegenowgc.org
Lee Friedman CEO
Mike Cogan Chairman of the Board
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Cleveland Clinic to invest $1.3 billion in capital investments
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n his State of the Clinic address earlier this year, CEO and President Dr. Tom Mihaljevic announced that Cleveland Clinic would be investing $1.3 billion into capital projects, including the construction of new buildings and the renovation of facilities in Ohio, Florida and London. “Our services have never been in greater demand,” Mihaljevic said in a news release. “These projects reflect the needs of our organization and will ensure cutting-edge care for the next generation of patients. By building, partnering and innovating with technology, we are preparing current and future caregivers to deliver the best care.” On main campus, Cleveland Clinic will build a 1-millionsquare-foot Neurological Institute building, expand the Cole
Eye Institute building and significantly expand research facilities through its commitment to the Cleveland Innovation District. These projects will be supported in large part by philanthropy, and will add more than 2,000 indirect and 7,500 direct jobs that support families, neighborhoods and community life. The Neurological Institute building will include inpatient and outpatient care, along with imaging and surgical services and research laboratories to investigate the function of the human brain and innovation labs to develop the neurological treatments of tomorrow. Currently, neurological services are located at several locations on main campus. This new facility will bring those caregivers and services together under one roof. This will enable collaboration between medical professionals and scientists to
better serve patients, foster discovery and cures, and attract the next generation of caregivers. A $10 million donation from the Charles L. Shor Foundation has supported design and planning of the building. In recognition of this gift, Cleveland Clinic is naming the epilepsy center The Charles Shor Epilepsy Center. Work on the project will begin this year with the first patient expected to be seen in 2026. The new neurological building will be located on main campus between East 86th and East 90th streets. This includes the demolition of the “P” building (the surgery center at the corner of E. 90th Street and Carnegie Avenue) and the attached “PP” parking garage, as well as the “PL” building (formerly the home of The Cleveland Play House). All operations in the P and PL buildings are being transitioned to other locations on main campus. Once the old Cleveland Play House building is removed, this area will initially be used to support the building of the new neurological building where all equipment and vehicles will be contained on Cleveland Clinic property during construction. This will ensure that local residents have uninterrupted access to parking in their neighborhood during this time. Potential long-term plans for this portion of land include a new mixed-use neighborhood development project. Across campus – on Euclid Avenue, between E 100th and E. 105th – expansion of the Cole Eye Institute building will add 150,000 square feet of new space, in addition to renovations on the existing space. The project will add additional operating rooms and procedure rooms. Jeffrey A. Cole and his wife, Patricia O’Brien Cole, made a $31 million commitment for the expansion of Cole Eye’s clinical and surgical capabilities, as well as to enhance research and education. The expansion will be named the Jeffrey and Patricia Cole Building. Additionally, a $10 million grant from the Timken Foundation of Canton helped support the Cole Eye expansion planning phase and established The Louise Timken Ophthalmic Education Center. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on May 20, 2022. Completion of the Cole Eye expansion is expected at the end of 2025. Other capital projects of note include: • Mentor Hospital, scheduled to open in 2023 • Fairview Hospital renovations to address patient and caregiver needs • Weston Hospital in Florida, expansion of top floor of bed tower • London Hospital in the United Kingdom, which opened in March 2022 Those projects follow the recent State of Ohio and JobsOhio $200 million investment and Cleveland Clinic’s $300 million investment in the Cleveland Innovation District. This is the largest research effort in Cleveland Clinic’s history and will also require philanthropic investment, according to the release. Plans include adding 400,000 square feet of research space to accelerate discovery and position Northeast Ohio at the forefront of pathogen research and preparing for the next pandemic. Additionally, Cleveland Clinic is collaborating with community partners to bring a $52.8 million Meijer grocery market and apartment complex to the area to address food insecurity and revitalize the neighborhood. “Cleveland Clinic is committed to helping its communities thrive – through better health and economic opportunity,” said Bill Peacock, Cleveland Clinic Chief of Operations, in the release. “Cleveland Clinic’s hiring, purchasing and capital projects make a meaningful, measurable and lasting impact on the wellbeing of our neighbors and our local economy.”
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Global Cleveland Our Mission: Global Cleveland attracts, welcomes, and connects international newcomers to economic, social, and educational opportunities in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County to help our region grow and thrive. What’s New: • June is Immigrant Heritage Month. Join us in celebrating immigrants all month long and donate to Global Cleveland’s Giving Day on June 28th. • Landed: Stories of Newcomers is a new Global Cleveland podcast with bi-weekly episodes. Hear stories from your newcomer friends, neighbors, and coworkers. • Welcoming Week is happening September 9 – 16th, 2022. Join us for activities throughout the week that aim to bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and inclusive places.
1422 Euclid Ave, Suite 1652 Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 487-1372 globalcleveland.org Year Established: 2011 Number of Employees: 11 Top Leadership
Interested in Helping? Contact: Allison Retter Director of Development (216) 487-1372 x 113 | allison@globalcleveland.org
Joe Cimperman President
David Fleshler Board Chair
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Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio Our Mission: Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. has been serving the local community for more than 100 years. While most people recognize Goodwill as a retail thrift chain, that is only a portion of the Goodwill mission. Goodwill works to empower people on their journey to independence through the sale of goods, which supports employment programs and family services. More than 28 different outreach programs serve a 10-county area in Ohio and West Virginia. Last year alone, more than 14,000 people were served through Goodwill’s mission programs.
1-800-942-3577 GoodwillGoodSkills.org Year Established: 1918 Number of Employees: 664
What’s New: Engage with Goodwill in a variety of ways: Support Goodwill through a financial donation. Monetary gifts make a direct and immediate impact on Goodwill’s mission programs and can be made online at GoodwillGoodSkills.org/donate.
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Engage with Goodwill by volunteering or participating in special events. The agency hosts an annual golf outing in September, and two community breakfasts, one in March and another in October. Host a Lunch and Learn. Goodwill will partner with area groups or businesses to offer presentations. Consider a donation drive. Goodwill can provide turnkey tools to have your business or community group operate a donation drive.
Interested in Helping? Contact: Maureen Ater | VP of Marketing and Development 330-445-1032 | info@goodwillgoodskills.org
Anne Richards President and CEO
Marisa Rohn Board of Directors Chairperson
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Great Lakes Science Center Our Mission: Great Lakes Science Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, and makes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive for more than 300,000 guests a year through hands-on exhibits, temporary exhibitions, the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, historic Steamship William G. Mather, daily science demonstrations, seasonal camps, and more. We cultivate critical thinkers in an experiential, fully immersive, multi-sensory learning and play environment where guests can become builders, scientists, engineers and explorers. Our vision is of a community where all people value STEM to inform decision-making and enrich lives. What’s New: The Science Center, a top three finisher in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award for Best Science Museum, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. For 25 years, the Science Center has served children and families across the region. Featuring new monthly STEM activity themes, early childhood programming, family workshops, “Next Gen STEM Nights,” and career days, the Science Center continues to adapt to the changing needs of the community. By helping kids develop the skillsets industry leaders need, we are well-positioned to inspire future STEM professionals. We invite you to join us and be a force for tomorrow.
Interested in Helping? Contact: Amy Pausche | Vice President of Development (216) 696-4260 | pauschea@glsc.org
TODAY’S CURIOUS CHILDREN ARE TOMORROW’S LEADERS All it takes is a spark to ignite an interest in science. Great Lakes Science Center programs engage learners of all ages, boost the
601 Erieside Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 216-694-2000 GreatScience.com Year established 1996 Top Leadership
Kirsten M. Ellenbogen, Ph.D. President & CEO
Steven A. Karklin Board Chair
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Group Plan Commission | Cleveland Public Square Our Mission: By transforming and connecting Downtown Cleveland’s signature public spaces, the Group Plan Commission is reshaping the heart of the city for today’s citizens and future generations through maintaining and programming Cleveland’s iconic Public Square. Group Plan Commission continues to inspire transformation in Downtown Cleveland every day. A 2019 study by JLL, a leading real estate and investment management firm examining the impact of the $50 million redesign of Public Square on the commercial real estate sector in downtown Cleveland found: “The redevelopment of Public Square has also advanced Cleveland’s economy by triggering an additional $1.2 billion in private investment in adjacent properties. Investor interest continues to rise, and as a result, nearly every building around the square has sold within the last five years. Moreover, the neighborhood has welcomed an additional 1,800 residents, office occupancy rates have improved, and retail vacancy has declined.” Three years later, through Covid, 55 Public Square and 75 Public Square are being leased as both residential and commercial properties and Sherwin Williams has broken ground on what will be the newest skyscraper to be built in Public Square since Key Tower and the Marriott Hotel were built in 1991. Group Plan Commission’s transformation continues through creating a downtown neighborhood and community through ongoing programming, high quality maintenance and daily operation of the six and a half acre park. The organization has provided more than 1500 programs for the community, the majority of which are free and include art installations, theater and musical performances, art and cultural activities, yoga and fitness programs, food, health and wellness programs, education and reading programs, plus private, corporate, and non-profit organizational rentals. Throughout the year, numerous runs, walks and fundraisers take place in Public Square. Public Square is open every day of the year.
Support Group Plan Commission and Public Square Colleen Kelly | Director of Development colleenkelly@clevelandpublicsquare.com | 216-503-8209
Group Plan Commission | Cleveland Public Square 50 Public Square, Suite 1910 | Cleveland, OH 44113 clevelandpublicsquare.com Group Plan Commission Board of Directors Matt Carroll
Board Chairperson Matt Carroll, Chairperson Chief Economic Growth and Opportunity Officer, Cuyahoga County Felton Thomas, Vice Chair Executive Director and CEO, Cleveland Public Library India Birdsong CEO and General Manager, Greater Cleveland RTA Tim Cosgrove Cosgrove Jonhenry LLC Anthony J. Coyne President, Mansour, Gavin Co., L.P.A. Debbie Donley Principal and Owner, Vocon Melissa Ferchill Founder and President, MCM Co.
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Felton Thomas Vice Chair
Sanaa E. Julien CEO
David Gilbert President and CEO, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission President and CEO, Destination Cleveland
Doug L. Miller President, Millenia Commercial
Chris Hess Vice President of Public Affairs, Eaton Corporation
Chris Ronayne Candidate for Cuyahoga County Executive
David Jenkins Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Cleveland Browns
Lisa Rose President, Dix + Eaton
David Kuntz Executive Vice President/ Treasurer, Cuyahoga Community College Cecil Lipscomb Executive Director, United Black Fund Scott Lokke Sr. Vice President and General Manager, JACK Casino Cleveland and Thistledown
Douglas E. Price III CEO, K & D Management
Mark Schneider President, Mark A. Schneider, Attorney and Counselor at Law Prosecutor, City of Parma Hts., Assistant Director of Law Nadia Sesay Chief Community Growth and Development Officer, Bedrock Daniel P. Walsh, Jr. CEO, Citymark Capital LLC Sanaa E. Julien CEO, Group Plan Commission
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Holden Forests & Gardens Our Mission: Holden Forests & Gardens is made up of two of Northeast Ohio’s most important environmental and cultural institutions—the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. Our mission is to connect people with the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants, to inspire action for healthy communities. What’s New: Awake in Every Sense outdoor textile installation by artist Rachel Hayes: Large-scale textile installations from artist Rachel Hayes in partnership with LAND Studio will blanket the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s outdoor gardens with color this summer. The exhibit opens Saturday, June 25th.
9500 Sperry Rd. Kirtland, OH 44094 440-946-4400 holdenfg.org Year Established: 1931 Number of Employees: 182
Twilight in the A-Mazing Woods: Our annual fundraising event features a picnic dinner by SPICE Catering, activities for adults and children including our new seasonal maze exhibit Mission Botanica, and the beauty of the Holden Arboretum on Saturday, July 9th from 5:30 – 8:30pm.
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Interested in Helping? Debbie Miller | Vice President of Development 216-707-2807 | dmiller@holdenfg.org
Jill Koski President and CEO
In February 2021 Holden Forests & Gardens launched People for Trees, a movement to plant and care for 15,000 trees in Northeast Ohio by 2025. Since then, over 1,000 people have pledged to plant more than 4,000 trees. Holden Forests & Gardens has planted more than 1,500 trees with regional community partners. Visit holdenfg.org to join the movement.
Tom Anderson Board Chair
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FUCHS MIZRACHI SCHOOL Mazal Tov to the Stark High School Class of 2022
Yaniv Ashwal
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Gavi Bruce
Noah Cooper
Noah Ebner
Yoni Jacoby
Aryeh Northman
Rachel Pearlman
We are proud our graduates are attending the following Yeshivot / Midrashot / Israel Programs: Aish Gesher Kivun Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim
Midreshet Torah V’Avodah Orayta Yeshivat Hakotel
Yeshivat Migdal Ha Torah Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh Yeshivat Torah V’Avodah
Eliav Sharvit, President Rabbi Avery Joel, Ed.d., Head Of School Rabbi Binyamin Blau, Rosh Hayeshiva
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In recognition of their love of learning, their commitment to Torah, and their dedication to the community, we proudly present the leaders of the next generation — our Fuchs Mizrachi graduates
Gabriel Esraeilian
Sam Firestone
Eliana Jacobs
Ari Jacoby
Isabelle Seltzer
Esti Silver
Miri Smith
Nathaniel Soclof
We are proud our graduates have been accepted to the following institutions: Binghamton University* Brandeis University Cleveland State University
Drexel University The Ohio State University University of Maryland (College Park)*
University of Miami University of Michigan Yeshiva University* * multiple students accepted
Rabbi Jeremy Bruce, Stark High School Principal Rabbi David Teller, Dean Of Students
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American Red Cross to hold BASH Blast May 20
American Red Cross will host its Bash Blast at 6 p.m. May 20 at the MAPS Air Museum at 2260 International Parkway in North Carton. There will be an awards ceremony, dinner, and a live and silent auction. Doors will open at 5:30. Funds raised will support local Red Cross programs and life saving services. For more information, email erica.eckel@redcross.org or call 330-696-0346 or visit rdcrss.org/39oyWb6.
Federation’s Women IN Philanthropy event May 25
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will hold its Women IN Philanthropy signature event at 6:30 p.m. May 25 at The Temple-Tifereth Israel at 26000 Shaker Blvd. in Beachwood. U.S. Rep. Kathy E. Manning, who represents North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District and is a former board chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, will speak. Michelle Hirsch, recipient of the 2022 Ruby Bass Challenge Award, will be recognized for her dedication and leadership to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Women IN Philanthropy campaign. Prior to the program, there will also be a reception for the Lion of Judah Endowment Donors. Admission is $54 per person. Kosher dietary laws will be observed. Current COVID-19 protocols at TTTI require participants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and that masks be worn except when eating. Additional information will be shared as the event approaches. There are also virtual attendance options. For more information, visit bit.ly/3wniGPq.
Hunger Network to host annual walk, run June 4
The Hunger Network will hold its 34th annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run on June 4. Starting at 8:30 a.m. for the run and 9 a.m. for the walk, participants will gather at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland for a kick off celebration hosted by Jen Picciano and Jeff Tanchak of WOIO along with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Moondog. Runners and walkers will travel on a route through the zoo and participants are welcome to remain in the zoo following the event - for no extra charge. Proceeds go towards the Hunger Network’s goal to raise over $100,000 in 2022, with every $1 leveraged to provide three meals to neighbors in need. All ages are welcome and the event is rain or shine. For more information or to register, visit give.hungernetwork.org/Walk2022 or call 216619-8155, ext. 118.
‘Just Walk’ free event June 4
Primary Care Progress’ CWRU Chapter will host its “Just Walk” event from 10 to 11 a.m. June 4 at Zelma Watson George Recreation Center at 3155 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Cleveland. Attendees will participate in a free walk with community members, health care providers and health professional students to encourage healthy living through movement – all to improve accessibility to health. The event is rain or shine, and in the event of rain, will be held inside on location. Participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace and distance. The Walk with a Doc program, which puts on the “Just Walk” events, was launched in 2005 in Columbus by Dr. David Sabgir. For more information, visit walkwithadoc.org.
Akron Children’s to ‘partee’ at Top Golf on June 5
Akron Children’s Hospital will hold its “Partee for a Purpose” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5 at Top Golf at 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd. N. in Independence. The event includes three hours of Top Golf game play, food and beverage, reserved bays, a game demonstration with a Top Golf coach and live music. Food and beverage will be based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines at the time of the event. Admission is $2,500 for one bay or six golfers per bay. To reserve a bay or for more details, visit events@akronchildrens.org.
Tri-C to host Metro campus beautification day June 8
Cuyahoga Community College will hold its Metro in Bloom beautification day for its Metropolitan campus from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8 at 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland and the Jerry Sue Thornton Center at 2500 E. 22nd St. in Cleveland. Participants will plant flowers to brighten up areas on campus. Gloves and tools will be provided. A T-shirt and boxed lunch will be provided for all registered participants. A DJ will perform alongside line dancing in the Metro campus courtyard. For more information, visit tri-c.edu.
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MetroHealth to hold ‘resiliency run’ June 11 at zoo
MetroHealth will hold its sixth annual Resiliency Run from 8:30 to 11 a.m. June 11 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland. There will be a 5K run/walk, a 1 mile run/walk and a kids fun run. The 5K will be chip timed, but the other events are not timed. Race fees, which is $35 for the 5K, $35 for the 1 mile and $20 for the fun run, include admission to the zoo and Rainforest all day. All participants receive a short-sleeved t-shirt and post race refreshments. A virtual version of the event is $30. In lieu of finisher awards, the event will honor the resiliency of survivors and community members that come to MetroHealth for trauma, burn stroke and other critical care needs. To learn more about the race, visit bit.ly/3sy44M0.
Akron Children’s to hold Clubfoot Walk June 11
Akron Children’s Hospital will hold its Clubfoot Walk from 9 a.m. to noon June 11 at Copley Community Park at 3232 Copley Road in Akron. The walk is meant to bring awareness and unity among those with clubfoot or individuals close to others with clubfoot. It was started in hopes of bringing people together and to get more information out there to help those with clubfoot and those who help take care of those with the condition. To learn more, visit akronchildrens.org.
Hospice of the Western Reserve to hold walk June 12 at zoo
The Hospice of the Western Reserve will hold its 2022 Walk to Remember from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 12 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland. Since its inception in 2012, the walk has raised over $1.6 million to support its care and services. Individual walkers or teams can participate. Registration includes all-day admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest. All participants will also get a Walk to Remember water bottle holder. Wristbands will expire at 1 p.m. and are only good on the day of the walk. There is no official start time – all participants can start at their own pace between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information and to register, visit p2p.onecause.com/walktoremember.
SC4K annual golf classic June 20 at Chippewa golf
Aramark and Shoes and Clothes for Kids will hold its 23rd annual Golf Classic at 9 a.m. June 20 at the Chippewa Golf Club at 12147 Shank Road in Doylestown. Registration will begin at 9, followed by a continental breakfast until 10:30. A shotgun start will promptly follow the breakfast, with lunch served on the course. There will be 18 holes of golf and an awards ceremony for the first, second and third place teams, as well as the longest drive and closest to the pin. For more information, contact SC4K at sc4k.org or call 216-881-7463, ext. 4.
Tri-C to honor president Johnson June 23
Cuyahoga Community College President Alex Johnson will be honored by the college at 5 p.m. June 23 at the Cleveland Public Auditorium at 500 Lakeside Ave. E. in Cleveland. The event, titled “Applause!,” recognizes Johnson’s tenure with the college which is slated to end June 30. He has served in the role since July 2013. A special concert featuring a Grammy-nominated artist will conclude the celebration and kick off the 43rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland. For more information, visit bit.ly/3NdRauy.
American Red Cross blood drive June 23 in Akron
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23 at the Considine Professional Building at 215 W. Bowery St. in Akron. Blood donations from Black donors will also be screened, free of charge, for Hemoglobin S, a key indicator of the sickle cell trait. The screening, which may provide donors with valuable health insights, will be part of the donation testing process. When registering, donors are encouraged to give an email address to receive a $10 gift card. To register, visit rcblood.org/3yEhZ6X and use the sponsor code ACH. – Compiled by Staff Reporter Becky Raspe
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Hospice of the Western Reserve Our Mission: Hospice of the Western Reserve provides palliative end-of-life care, caregiver support, and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio. In celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving. What’s New: • • •
The 11th annual Walk to Remember, sponsored by Medical Mutual and Oswald Companies, takes place at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Sunday, June 12. Walkers may enter the zoo between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Celebrate life while raising funds to support pediatric hospice, music, art and pet therapies, community grief support and more! Since its inception, the Walk has raised more than $1.65 million. Register or donate at hospicewr.org/WTR. $25 Adult, $12 Child (ages 3-12). Registration includes all-day admission. Wristbands required, and will be distributed beginning at 7:30 a.m. Registration closes at 12:30 p.m.
Interested in Helping? Contact: Monica Cowans Annual Fund and Special Events Manager 216.383.3714 l walk@hospicewr.org l hospicewr.org/wtr
17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110-2602 800.707.8922 hospicewr.org Year Established: 1978 Top Leadership
Laura Rayburn Monica Cowans President, The Hospice of the Annual Fund and Special Western Reserve Foundation Events Manager
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Hunger Network Our Mission: Feeding our communities’ future What’s New:
We have recently relocated our headquarters to the MidTown Corridor and will be opening up our own MidTown Market – providing our neighbors in need with culturally relevant foods and online ordering. June 4th, 2022, marks Hunger Network’s 34th Annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run, being held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Check out our website to register, get a team together, or volunteer! Our Food Rescue Program continues to expand, to learn more about rescuing food download our Food Rescue Hero App and start volunteering today at hungernetwork.org!
Interested in Helping? Dena Rhodes Adler | Director of Development 216.619.8155 X121 | dadler@hungernetwork.org
216.619.8155 hungernetwork.org Year Established: 1995 Number of Employees: 11 Top Leadership
Andrew Margolius Chair of the Board of Trustees
Julie Johnson CEO
Hunger Network, is a grass roots organization, working with and within the community to bring awareness and support for those with food insecurity. Hunger Network provides over 4 million meals a year to nearly 500,000 families who fall below the 200% poverty level – of those served 26% are children and 24% are seniors.
VISION: No one goes Hungry. No food goes to waste.
VALUES: Dignity. Dedication. Collaboration. Innovation. Donate. Volunteer. Share our Mission. help@hungernetwork.org/216.619.8155
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Ideastream Public Media Who We Are: Ideastream Public Media is your source for trusted local journalism, inspiring stories and quality entertainment. We are the home of Northeast Ohio’s NPR, PBS and classical music public broadcasting stations: WKSU, WVIZ and WCLV. Our service is made possible by the support of community members, like you. Join us today if you believe independent public media is vital for a thriving, informed community.
What’s New: Ideastream Public Media and WKSU have joined forces to create one of Northeast Ohio’s largest news organizations. This partnership creates an expanded and sustainable regional news service that delivers local, statewide and national news, using a combination of broadcast, digital and on-demand platforms. This union increases our audience for news and information programming from 2.4 to 3.6 million people in 22 counties throughout Northeast Ohio. This collaboration also paves the way for a significant expansion of Ideastream Public Media’s classical music service on WCLV, making timeless entertainment available to an additional one million people in the region.
1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-916-6100 ideastream.org Year Established: 2001 Number of Employees: 160 Become an ideastream Member! Visit ideastream.org/donate, or call 216-916-6100.
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Interested in Supporting? Contact: Ella Fong | Director, Major Gifts | 216-916-6154 | efong@ideastream.org Lindsay Kuntzman Hilewick | Director, Revenue Marketing and Communications | 216-916-6103 | lkuntzman@ideastream.org Lori Marks | Senior Director, Foundation and Corporate Support | 216-916-6284 | lmarks@ideastream.org
Kevin E. Martin President & CEO
Sandra Kiely Kolb Board Chair
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Jewish Federation of Cleveland OUR MISSION We promote the well-being of our community, its members, and Jews throughout the world; enhance the continuity, security, and unity of the Jewish community; increase understanding of Jewish values and their application to improve people’s lives; encourage our members to fulfill the responsibility of tikkun olam, to make the world a better place; support Israel as a Jewish and democratic state; and promote collective action by individuals and organizations to advance these purposes.
ABOUT US Jewish Cleveland has an extraordinary philanthropic history. We are fortunate that those who came before us had the foresight, imagination, and wisdom to support our ability to live full Jewish lives here today. Our community is taking part in the LIFE & LEGACY initiative to build essential endowment funds for Jewish Cleveland’s cornerstone agencies and vital services. Together, we are building upon our community’s history of visionary leadership and generosity to secure a stronger and more vibrant Jewish future for generations.
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive Cleveland, OH 44122 Phone: 216-593-2900 JewishCleveland.org
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT: Rachel Lappen, Chief Development Officer 216-593-2841 · rlappen@jewishcleveland.org · JewishCleveland.org
HERE FOR CARING We care for one another by helping feed the hungry, comfort the sick, aid the elderly, shelter the homeless, and support those in need or with disabilities — wherever they are in the world.
A PROJECT OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
J. DAVID HELLER BOARD CHAIR
ERIKA B. RUDIN-LURIA PRESIDENT
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JumpStart Inc. Our Mission: At JumpStart, we unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship to transform entire communities. We believe entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of thriving economies. Through capital, services and connections, JumpStart proudly supports the diverse entrepreneurs, innovators and small business owners whose successes create a ripple effect in the greater Cleveland area. JumpStart’s mission is supported by a unique combination of public, private and philanthropic resources. Our funding model allows us to leverage our financial contributions making charitable gifts go farther and change occur faster. Together with your support, we can strengthen the local economy and build regional sustainability for younger generations.
(216) 363-3400 jumpstartinc.org
What’s New: This year, JumpStart launched Pitch Cypher, a tech-centered community event series to bridge access gaps to capital, services and connections for founders of color. Additionally, we’ve started Impacto, a Spanish-language version of our flagship small business accelerator program, to create a safe space for inspiration and information sharing between Hispanic entrepreneurs. Overall, JumpStart continually works to strengthen the Northeastern Ohio entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting the service providers who make entrepreneurship accessible and inclusive, expanding one-on-one mentoring and increasing free classes and interactive workshops to help business owners of all stages.
Interested in Helping?
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Ray Leach Chief Executive Officer
Contact: Mary Paxton | Senior Director, Advancement (216) 363-3409 | mary.paxton@jumpstartinc.org
TOGETHER IS BETTER.
Your support makes our mission of equitable economic transformation possible. Learn more about giving – email mary.paxton@jumpstar tinc.org
Teleangé Thomas Chief Operations & Relationships Officer
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t’s May which means millions of students will be graduating from high school and college this month. If you have been considering a gift for a high school graduate or a college grad bound for graduate college, you have most likely thought about gifting the conventional cash or check. However, you in lieu of cash, you may want to consider contributing to a 529 plan or paying for a consultation with a financial adviser. A 529 plan is an education investment account that allows an account holder to place after-tax contributions in an account that can be withdrawn in the future for a beneficiary’s educational expenses including tuition, room and board. Money held in a 529 plan can be used for elementary and secondary school tuition along with college and graduate school expenses. The earnings that come from investing in a 529 plan cannot be taxed so long as funds withdrawn from the plan are used to cover qualified expenses (i.e. tuition, books, computers, room and board, etc.). Anyone can contribute to the 529 plan and most plans make it extremely easy for
individuals to do so. For instance, many plans prominently display links for donating to students’ accounts on their internet home pages. By making a gift to the 529 plan, not only do you assist the recipient, but you can also receive a tax benefit. 529 Gift contributions are deductible from your Ohio taxable income. Contributions up to $4,000 per year, per beneficiary (made payable to the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority) can be deducted. Further, contributions over $4,000 can be carried forward to future tax years until fully deducted. But what if your college graduate will not be going on to graduate school – does it make sense to contribute to their 529
plan? The answer may still be yes. The 2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 allows account owners and beneficiaries to withdraw 529 funds to pay on qualified education loan payments. The loan repayment provision applies to repayments up to $10,000 per beneficiary. The $10,000 is a lifetime amount, not an annual limit. The good news is an additional $10,000 can be used to repay student loans held by each of the beneficiary’s siblings. Before gifting to a 529 plan, it is best practice to consult with a financial adviser and the account holder in advance since there can be significant financial consequences associated with all involved. If a 529 contribution is not the right option for you or your graduate, you may want to consider paying for your graduate’s consultation with a financial advisor. According to a recent survey performed by Real Estate Witch, a significant amount of college graduates expect to earn a starting
salary of over $100,000 upon graduation. The reality is that the average college graduate makes approximately $55,000 their first year out of school. Therefore, a college graduate who is entering the workforce may be about to make more money than they ever have in the past, but not have a clear understanding of how far a dollar stretches. This can sometimes result in the graduate making poor financial decisions. In an effort to assist your graduate from falling into this trap, you may want to provide the gift of sound financial advice by linking your graduate up with a financial adviser. While not glamorous, such a gift can have a positive effect on the graduate for many years to come. Andrew Zashin writes about law for the Cleveland Jewish News. He is a co-managing partner with Zashin & Rich, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus.
College Now mentoring program celebrates mentoring pairs at MentorInCLE Connect Event
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fter an in-person event hiatus, the College Now Mentoring Program hosted its first in-person MentorInCLE Connect event since 2020 to celebrate the mentor/student pairs participating in the program and celebrate, in-person, the mentor of the year award winners from 2021 and 2022. Held at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, MentorInCLE Connect recognized those students in the College Now Mentoring Program who graduated from postsecondary programs this spring and highlighted the importance of the Mentoring Program for all scholarship recipients. Then, representatives from Team NEO and Delta Dental recognized Ann Gynn and Mala Garg, mentors of the year from 2021, and Gail Arnoff and Michael Carbo, mentors of the year from 2022. Mentors of the year are chosen from student submissions every January during National Mentoring Month, and the 2021 and 2022 award recipients were honored at virtual ceremonies over the past two years, which can be viewed on College Now’s YouTube channel (2021 virtual event and 2022 virtual event). For more than 50 years, College Now provides Greater Cleveland students with guidance and access to funds to prepare for and graduate from college. When College Now mentors like these awardees joined the Mentoring Program, they made a commitment to help College Now and Say Yes Cleveland’s scholarship recipients navigate the college experience and complete their degrees, according to a news release. The average first- to second-year retention rate among College Now scholarship recipients is 90%, compared to
the national average of 74% for all students, and the average graduation rate for College Now scholarship recipients over the last three years is 68%, compared to the national average of 41% for students receiving the federal Pell grant, the release stated. Students and mentors in the program are not participating in traditional mentoring, however, they have not lost a beat in their mentoring journeys during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release. Since the program’s inception in 2011, the College Now Mentoring Program has used a digital platform called Chronus for mentors and mentees for the majority of their communication; the program is designed to remove barriers like time and physical space from the mentoring relationship. The program makes it easy for busy students and professionals to communicate, even during a global pandemic. Pairs communicate several times a month over Chronus and may also choose to communicate via phone, email, and/or social media. Pairs also meet in person several times per year, which can include FaceTime or Zoom meetings. To learn how you can become a mentor and impact a student’s life, visit collegenowgc.org/become-a-mentor. Here are a few examples of what College Now’s mentees said about their mentors in nomination letters for mentor of the year in 2021 and 2022: • Ann Gynn, who was nominated by Leean Andino, one of the first students to graduate with a Say Yes Cleveland scholarship, helped Leean discover her career path and encouraged her to attend graduate school, a step she
previously thought impossible. • Mala Garg, nominated by Kelly Latten, was “a support system (Kelly) could truly call ‘family,’” and someone who has supported her as a person as well as a student. • Gail Arnoff, nominated by Sandy Huynh, helped Sandy feel more confident: “I credit a lot of my transformation from shy-high-schooler to capable-college-senior to our relationship together.” • Michael Carbo, nominated by Abe Mustafa, gave Abe four pieces of advice that shaped his college experience: Find a job, get involved on campus, use campus resources, and remember to have fun! Abe says this advice was foundational for his college success. As evidenced by those students’ experiences, the mentorstudent relationship works to provide the guidance and reassurance students need when navigating the challenging experiences inherent in pursuing postsecondary education. The Greater Cleveland business community’s dedication and connection to the program is evident, as well, as over 1,800 community members representing over 750 employers serve as volunteer mentors, the release stated. “The Mentoring Program is one of the most critical pieces of College Now’s work, providing students not only with support, but vital connections to the Greater Cleveland community that can serve them long after graduation and keep them connected to our region,” College Now CEO Lee Friedman said in the release. “We are continually impressed with not only the dedication of our mentors, but the commitment from the Greater Cleveland community to ensuring the success of our scholarship recipients.”
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Koinonia Our Mission: To partner with people who have developmental disabilities and other complex conditions, resulting in the highest possible quality of life through integrated, whole-person care. What’s New: Integrating all aspects of a person’s health is an essential element of whole-person care. Many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have multiple chronic conditions, which can be managed through preventative care, while assessing all aspects of a person’s well-being.
6161 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 400 Independence, OH 44131-2516 Clients served in 2021: 1,777 Year Established: 1974 Top Leadership
Koinonia is working to become a Trauma Informed Agency – a service delivery model that responds in ways that promote resilience and hope, while simultaneously teaching coping skills.
Interested in Helping? Cheryl Senko Director of Communications & Community Outreach (216) 588-8777 | Ext. 350 | cheryl.senko@koinoniahomes.org
Diane Beastrom President & CEO
Jeanne Green Chief Clinical & Program Officer
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Kol Israel Foundation Our Mission: We celebrate the resilience of our families and Holocaust Survivors. Their unwavering commitment to rebuilding a life is testimony to the indomitable human spirit. We remember the six million who perished. We grieve lives cut much too short as well as the societal contributions these individuals never had the opportunity to share with the world. We provide Holocaust education to students and community groups. We believe learning about the atrocities of the past is the surest path toward establishing kindness in the present and future. What’s New: • THE SPARKS FLY UPWARD — June 9-12, Maltz Performing Arts Center • ANNUAL MEETING — June 15, 7 p.m., B’nai Jeshurun Congregation • ANNUAL FALL MEMORIAL — October 2, Zion Memorial Park • FALL FUNDRAISER — More information to come
3681 South Green Road #306 Beachwood, OH 44122 (216) 831-3754 kifcle.org Year Established: 1959 Number of Employees: 3
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THIS IS KOL ISRAEL FOUNDATION!
Hallie Duchon Executive Director
Robert Zelwin President
• Empowering students and the greater community with an authentic education about the past to counter the influence of distortion and hatred • Bringing students and Holocaust Survivors Face to Face® for meaningful, factual conversations • Memorializing the 6 million men, women, and children who endured unimaginable horrors
(216) 831-3754 | info@kifcle.org | kifcle.org
Contact us to learn how YOU can help support our important mission.
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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Our Mission:
Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice and resolve fundamental problems for people who have low incomes and are vulnerable by providing high-quality legal services and working for systemic solutions. We use the power of the law to increase safety and health; promote education and economic stability; support safe and stable housing; and ensure government and justice systems are accountable and accessible. By providing free legal help where and when people need it most, Legal Aid creates important social capital for families with low incomes. Our work removes barriers to opportunity and helps people achieve greater stability.
What’s New: • Legal Aid is now the largest law firm in Northeast Ohio, with 70 full time attorneys, 50 other staff, and more than 3,000 pro bono volunteers. • Last year, we impacted 17,300 people through 6,655 cases and • Prevented eviction/involuntary move in 93% of relevant cases • Secured safety in 98% of relevant cases • Removed a barrier to education in 97% of relevant cases Legal Aid is a lifeline for people experiencing some of life’s most harrowing challenges, from eviction to domestic abuse to tax fraud. Every day, our team members lead clients along paths of stability, strength, and hope. Thanks to philanthropic support, all our services are free.
Join Us! Contact: Melanie Shakarian, Esq., Director of Development and Communications 216-861-5217 | Melanie.shakarian@lasclev.org
“Justice, justice
Numerous offices and outreach sites serving Northeast Ohio 888-817-3777 www.lasclev.org
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Colleen Cotter, Esq. Executive Director
Stephen Fazio, Esq. Board President
Justice, equity, truth: our guiding lights.
l l a h s u o y pursue.” – Deuteronomy 16:20
With your support, Legal Aid pursues justice by helping more families access the power of the law. Together, we’re growing our impact and evolving to meet community needs. Join us!
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Give. Volunteer. Advocate. extendjustice.org
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Leket Israel Our Mission: Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. Unique among all other organizations that serve the poor in Israel and food banks worldwide, Leket Israel’s sole focus is rescuing healthy, surplus food and delivering it to those in need through partner nonprofit organizations. Leket Israel’s mission is to lead the safe, effective, and efficient collection and distribution of surplus nutritious food in Israel, to those who need it. www.leket.org/en
What’s New: This Shavuot, help Leket Israel harvest fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure that the elderly, single parent families and youth at risk receive nutritious food for the holiday. $118 = Fresh, rescued produce for 40 families shavuot.leket.org/en
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Visiting Israel? Join Leket Israel in the fields to glean fresh vegetables or help sort and pack rescued agricultural produce for the benefit of Israelis in need. For more information email michelle@leket.org
Interested in Helping?
Deena Fiedler | Director of PR and Resource Development M:+972-52-8359121 | T:+972-9-790-9208 | deena@leket.org
Joseph Gitler Founder and Chairman
Gidi Kroch CEO
Experience Israel in a New Way Unique Volunteering Opportunity Leket Israel rescues nutritious surplus food and donates it to Israel’s most needy, serving over 223,000 people per week, through its network of 263
Leket Israel welcomes visitors to come and volunteer at any of its locations Sort and pack rescued produce
Pick fruit and vegetables for the needy with our Project Leket
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YOUR GIFT TO THE MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE HELPS COMBAT ANTISEMITISM ONE STUDENT AT A TIME
Students on a tour with Holocaust survivor Stanley Bernath Z"L
Holocaust survivor Erika Gold tells her story of survival to students
Rooted in the Jewish value of respect for all humanity, we explore stories of courage from history and today, with a commitment to education so that there can be a more inclusive tomorrow. As Northeast Ohio’s leading resource for Holocaust education through artifact-based learning, we engage thousands of students and their schools in hearing the personal and powerful stories of survivors. We lift history out of the books and into real life, making an impact that lasts a lifetime. Every gift matters. TO MAKE A GIF T VISIT MALTZMUSEUM.ORG OR CONTACT RENEE LEONARD AT RLEONARD@MMJH.ORG
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MedWish International announces MedWish Miles event
MedWish International will host MedWish Miles, the first event in their Power of Two event series, on July 9 starting at the Sterling Center at1380 E. 32nd St. in Cleveland. The 5k run/2k walk will be offered in-person and virtually, and is open to all regardless of age, training, talent or skill level. Anyone participating in the walk will have the opportunity to walk through the MedWish warehouse during a volunteer sorting event. Registration is $30 and includes a race bib, T-shirt and access to family activities. Visit medwish.org/miles to register, join a team, set up a fundraiser or donate. Proceeds from the race support the organization’s mission to bring critical medical supplies and equipment to those in need.
Malone Scholarship annual golf classic July 11 at Westfield
The 26th annual Malone Westfield Scholarship Golf Classic will start at 11 a.m. July 11 at Westfield Country Club at 6500 Greenwich Road in Westfield Center. Registration begins at 9:30, with a continental breakfast. Shotgun start will be at 11, with a boxed lunch on course. A dinner and auction will be at Westfield’s Blair Conference Center at 9079 S. Leroy Road. A silent auction and cocktail hour will be at 4 p.m., followed by dinner, a live auction and awards at 5. The country club’s attire regulations ask for appropriate course attire – no jeans, cut offs, tank tops or sweats permitted. The club requests soft spike shoes. For more information, contact Jimmy Malone at jimmymalone@live.com or 440-5203039, or visit collegenowgc.org.
Akron Children’s ‘Parade of Ponds’ starts July 16
Hoffman’s Water X Scapes Garden Center is hosting the “Parade of Ponds” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16 at 1021 E. Caston Road in Uniontown. Proceeds will go toward the hospital’s burn unit. Attendees will take self-guided tours of the grounds. Other dates include July 17, 22, 23 and 24. To sign up, visit waterxscapes.com.
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admission is $80 in June and $90 in July. Members receive a $5 discount on general admission tickets in June. Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. June 1. Attendees have to be 21 and older with a proper ID required. Event is rain or shine. For more information, visit clevelandzoosociety.org.
American Cancer Society to hold golf classic Aug. 7-8
The American Cancer Society will host its Greater Cleveland Golf Classic on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 at the Canterbury Golf Club at 22000 S. Woodland Road in Beachwood. Programming on Aug. 7 will include a Sunday reception with food, entertainment and an auction. Amanda Maggiotto, the event honoree, is program manager at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center. David M. Carr, CEO of Brennan Industries, is the event’s honorary chair. The tournament has raised $3.2 million to date and every dollar raised at the Greater Cleveland Golf Classic allows the American Cancer Society to help people facing a cancer diagnosis today, educate people about how to reduce their risk for cancer or detect it early when it’s the easiest to treat, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations, a news release stated. To register for the event or to learn more, visit acsclevelandgolf.org.
Y.O.U to hold golf outing Aug. 15 at Quail Hollow
Youth Opportunities Unlimited will hold its 12th annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15 at Quail Hollow Country Club at 11295 Quail Hollow Drive in Concord Township. Austin Carr, “Mr. Basketball,” a former player with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks and Washington Bullets, and Cavs broadcaster will be in attendance. Each golfer receives lunch, a buffet dinner, tee favors and an opportunity to play with Carr and meet Y.O.U. youth. A full schedule will be available soon at youthopportunities.org.
Menorah Park’s Shining Stars CLE finals Sept. 11
The American Cancer Society will hold its 16th annual Pan Ohio Hope Ride from July 21 to July 24, stretching 328 miles from Cleveland to Cincinnati. Riders of all levels are encouraged to join and can participate as an individual or part of a team. Cyclists can also create their route, completing 328 miles at their own convenience over the course of the month. Since its inception in 2007, the event has raised over $10 million. Proceeds support cancer research, patient care programs and more. To learn more or sign up, visit bit.ly/3ld3izZ.
Menorah Park Foundation will hold its 2022 Shining Stars CLE Finals performance and competition on Sept. 11 at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland. There will also be virtual attendance options. Shining Star CLE Benefits Menorah Park’s memory care services and programs. Auditions are still open through June 30 at 11:59 p.m. All genres of music are accepted, including gospel, pop, rock, R&B, classical and musical theater. Videos are limited to three minutes, and piano accompaniment, personal instrument usage or acapella are preferred but recorded accompaniment is allowed. For more tips and to enter the competition, visit bit.ly/3FHJG0n. Additional information about the final program will be released before the event.
NA’AMAT USA to hold two-day virtual convention
Global Cleveland to hold Welcoming Week in Sept.
American Cancer Society’s Pan Ohio Hope Ride slated for July
NA’AMAT USA will hold a two-day virtual convention on July 31 and Aug. 1. Starting at noon both days, the event will be held “Hollywood-style” – with programming reflecting on the past few years of the organization, the installation of a new board and a look forward to the next three years for NA’AMAT. Minimum registration is $36, with additional giving opportunities. To register, visit naamat.org/2022-convention/.
Cleveland Orchestra summer soiree event July 31
The Cleveland Orchestra will hold its Blossom Summer Soiree event at 4:30 p.m. July 31 at Blossom Music Center at 1145 W. Steels Corners Road in Cuyahoga Falls. All proceeds will support The Cleveland Orchestra. Tickets start at $250 for a single ticket or $500 for a premium ticket. Donations are also welcome and table sponsorships are available. For more information, visit donate2.app/LJFrl5.
Cleveland Zoological Society’s Twilight at the Zoo Aug. 5
The Cleveland Zoological Society will hold its Twilight at the Zoo event starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland. The event will feature talent from Cleveland’s local music scene on stages throughout the zoo. Admission includes a cover charge, small bites, complimentary beer, assorted wine and soda. Current performers include 1988, Abby Normal and the Detroit Lean, Armstrong Bearcat, Bad JuJu Band, Billy Likes Soda, Bronx Country, Disco Inferno, Faction Cleveland, The Hit Squad, Joe Bell & The Swing Lizards, Robbing Mary, Run Avril Run, Skin & Bones and Twin B Project. The Madison Crawl will perform the VIP party, which is from 6 to 9. The general admission party goes from 7 to midnight. VIP tickets are $175, and include priority parking, full bar and food sampling. General
Global Cleveland will hold its Welcoming Week 2022 programming from Sept. 9 to Sept. 18. The week’s events are meant to bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the important of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity, according to the Global Cleveland website. Events will be posted in the weeks prior to the Welcoming Week at globalcleveland.org.
American Cancer Society to host 2022 Cleveland Discovery Ball
The American Cancer Society will host its 2022 Cleveland Discovery Ball on Sept. 17 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 E. 9th St. in Cleveland. The event will begin with a cocktail hour followed by dinner and a program. The night will end with a late night party and live entertainment, as well as a silent auction. Donations and proceeds will support the Hope Lodge Community in Cleveland, which opened in 1995 with 31 guest suites, common dining and recreation areas, and a full kitchen. All funds will go towards the renovation and expansion of the center. Event attire is rock and roll chic. For more information, call Baylee Ferguson, senior development manager, at baylee.ferguson@cancer.com or 216-273-0287, or visit clediscoveryball.org.
Goodwill Columbus to hold ‘extraordinary people’ event Oct. 22
Goodwill Columbus will hold its Extraordinary People virtual event at noon Oct. 22. The event celebrates individuals who overcome life’s obstacles to forge their own paths, and will feature stories of people who sit at the center of Goodwill’s work. To RSVP for the virtual event, visit bit.ly/3liYQzC. – Compiled by Staff Reporter Becky Raspe
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MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger Our Mission: Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON is a national organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
What’s New: MAZON’s Spotlight Fund commits to shining a spotlight on issues and populations where larger organizations and the government have yet to turn their focus. Your support of our Spotlight Fund furthers this work, allowing us to fight to end hunger among military families, veterans, single mothers, LGBTQ seniors, Native Americans, the people of Puerto Rico, and all those facing hunger whose struggles are too often overlooked, disregarded, or discounted. Join us at mazon.org/spotlightfund
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Interested in Helping? Contact: Liza Lieberman Director of Communications (202) 888-6449 llieberman@mazon.org
Abby J. Leibman President & CEO
Rabbi Joel Pitkowsky Chair
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Vision: Live Empowered. Live Better. Be Inspired. Mission: We provide residential options and health care services in a culture of innovation Vision: Live Empowered. Live Better. and excellence guided by Jewish values.Be Inspired. Mission: We provide residential options and health Service. care services in a culture of innovation Core Values: Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Stewardship.
and excellence guided by Jewish values. Core Values: Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Service. Stewardship.
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27100 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH 44122 ® 216-831-6500 27100 Cedar Rd. | Beachwood, OH 44122 MenorahPark.org 216-831-6500 | MenorahPark.org Year Established: 1906 (Montefi ore: 1882) Year Established: 1906 (Montefi ore: 1882) Year Foundation Established: 1995 Year Foundation Established: 1995 Number ofof Employees Number Employees Menorah Park: More than 1,100 Menorah Park: More than 1,100 Number of Employees Number of Employees Menorah Park Foundation: 76 Menorah Park Foundation:
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The MetroHealth Foundation Our mission: The MetroHealth Foundation develops philanthropic resources and relationships
to advance The MetroHealth System’s goals of health, healthy communities, and health equity for all.
What’s new? The MetroHealth Glick Center, our stunning new state-of-the-art medical center, opens this autumn. The new hospital will provide excellent care and enduring hope for everyone in our community. It will be the crown jewel of a reimagined campus that’s transforming into a “hospital in a park,” featuring roughly 25 acres of green space, trails, gardens, parks, paths and more.
The MetroHealth Foundation, Inc. 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44109 216-778-5665 MetroHealth.org/foundation Year established: 1954
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Join us as we celebrate the historic opening of The Glick Center at the Celebrating Hope Gala on Saturday, August 27.
Interested in helping us build a healthier Greater Cleveland? Contact: Mary Wheelock Executive Director, Philanthropy 440-592-1389 | mwheelock@metrohealth.org
Kate Brown President
Gareth Vaughan Board Chair
HEALTHCARE IS ABOUT MORE THAN MEDICINE. IT’S ABOUT HOPE. The MetroHealth System is redefining healthcare by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: access to affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. That’s why we’re devoted to hope, health and humanity. Find out more at metrohealth.org.
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You are invited to the
Golda Meir Award Golda Meir Award Celebration Celebration a virtual event honoring
a virtual event honoring
Anita Gray Anita Gray Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thursday, Program June 7:0016, pm 2022 ET Program 7:00 pm ET
Virtual VIP reception begins at 6:30 pm ET Virtual VIP reception begins at 6:30 pm ET
Please RSVP by June 10, 2022
Please RSVP by June 10, 2022 Our Mission: NA’AMAT is an international organization dedicated to serving women, children, and families of Israel. For almost 100 years, NA’AMAT has provided a broad range of social services from day care centers to career training, from high schools for at-risk teens to scholarships for women seeking careers in basic sciences and technology, from domestic violence shelters to educational programs for fathers. NA’AMAT supports the vulnerable and removes obstacles to health and happiness. We offer all of this and more, opening new possibilities for the diverse communities of women, children, and families in Israel. Contact: Marci Curtis | Executive Director | NA’AMAT USA, Cleveland Council 5001 Mayfield Road #317 | Lyndhurst, OH 44124 216-321-2002 | www.naamatcle.org
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN/CLEVELAND (NCJW/CLE)
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
NCJW/CLE’s powerful voice resonates throughout the community. Through social justice, education and community engagement efforts, members work every day to amplify the voices of those without a microphone. Becky Meiser Brouman Director of Volunteers, Community & Program Development rbrouman@ncjwcleveland.org
Please align your philanthropic commitment with your beliefs and principles by supporting NCJW/CLE’s work in changing the lives of women, children and families.
We graciously accept gently-used men's and women's clothing, home goods, furniture, collectibles and more! Donations support retail operations and other programs.
Mindi Axner Executive Director maxner@ncjwcleveland.org
Donation Drop-offs: Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 26055 Emery Road. Suite L Warrensville Hts., OH 44128
JoAnn Salon VP of Fund Development counbicycle@sbcglobal.net
To schedule a free furniture pickup, call 216.378.2264.
We are grateful for the community's support. All donations support NCJW/CLE programs and initiatives.
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OhioGuidestone Our Mission: To provide pathways for growth, achievement, and lifelong success.
What’s New: OhioGuidestone is a leading behavioral health agency in Ohio serving over 30,000 individuals and families. We have many opportunities for community engagement throughout the state of Ohio. These events invite attendees to increase our impact as referrals, community partners, future employees or donors. They give the community an in-depth look at the programs we offer that help people in their paths to recovery.
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Interested in Helping? Contact: Cindy Naegele Vice President of Advancement and Communications 440-260-8341 | donations@ohioguidestone.org
Brant Russell President and CEO
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Pete Ippolito Chairperson, Board of Directors
Mental Health Addiction & Recovery Helping individuals reset their paths and restore their purpose. Serving Ohioans since 1864.
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Our Vision: To create a world where sexual and reproductive rights are basic human rights, where access to health care does not depend upon who you are, and where every person has the opportunity to choose their own path to a healthy and meaningful life. Our Mission: We protect, promote, and provide empowered health care for people throughout Ohio. What’s New: The Supreme Court is prepared to end the constitutional right to abortion. This outcome is as dangerous as it is unprecedented and will open the floodgates for states across the country – including Ohio – to make abortion illegal. The coming months and years will be some of the most difficult we’ve faced: but, with your support, we will never back down. We will keep fighting to give our communities the health care and access they need to control their bodies, lives, and futures. Help us continue providing Care. No Matter What.
800-230-PLAN ppgoh.org Year Established: 1927 Number of Employees: 244
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Interested in Helping? Contact: Jessica Kirsner | Engagement Officer 614-736-5617 | donor.information@ppoh.org
Iris E. Harvey President and CEO
Abby Smardon Chief External Affairs Officer
SAFE AND LEGAL ABORTION IS UNDER ATTACK. Defend access by
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Providence ProvidenceHouse House 2050 West 32nd St., Cleveland, OH 44113 216.651.5982 provhouse.org Year Established: 1981 Number of Employees: 57
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Shoes and Clothes for Kids Our Mission: Shoes and Clothes for Kids’ mission is to improve K-8 school attendance by eliminating lack of appropriate clothing, shoes and school supplies as barriers.
What’s New? Shoes and Clothes for Kids continues to meet the needs of kids in poverty in the Cleveland area despite the pandemic. We’ve delivered thousands of bags of new clothing, school supplies, shoe vouchers, personal hygiene kits, laundry detergent and kids-sized masks to help kids finish school last spring, and have what they need to get back to school this fall in a virtual environment. Those kids need our help – your help – more than ever. Please visit our website to see videos ( sc4k.org/about/videos) about our programs and consider volunteering or donating today.
Office Address: 3631 Perkins Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 Mailing Address: PO Box 93785 Cleveland, OH 44101-5785 (216) 881-7463 • sc4k.org Year Established: 1969 Number of Employees: 8
Top Three Items Needed New kids socks and underwear New core school supplies Groups of 10-15 volunteers
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Interested in Helping? Terry Uhl Executive Director 216-881-7463 x 3 | tuhl@sc4k.org | www.sc4k.org
Terence J. Uhl Executive Director
Kelly Rudloff Board Chair
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Cleveland’s oldest and best hope for addiction recovery. Taking care of your friends and family since 1948. SCAN TO SUPPORT
Interested in helping? Kelli L. Wall, Director of Development & Advancement, 216-727-2066 | Kelli.wall@stellamariscleveland.com
What’s New:
Our Mission: Stella Maris provides transformational chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to anyone regardless of race, religion, gender, or ability to pay. Our Leadership:
“Where Recovery Meets Community” Stella Maris Coffee Shop Open to the general public daily 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 1302 Winslow Avenue, Cleveland, OH 4411
September 24, 2022 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Stella Maris, 1320 Washington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 For information on tickets, visit Stellamariscleveland.com.
Daniel Lettenberger-Klein,
Aaron D. Marks, President, Board of Directors
1320 Washington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 | (216) 781-0550 | Founded in 1948 | Number of Employees: 120
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United Way of Greater Cleveland Our Mission: United Way of Greater Cleveland mobilizes people and resources by creating solutions that improve lives and our community. What’s New: United Way of Greater Cleveland is a local, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty across Greater Cleveland. The largest privatesector investor of health and human services, United Way invests in efforts that address poverty using a two-pronged approach. The first prong focuses on the daily issues affecting those living in poverty through the Community Hub for Basic Needs. The second drives research and innovation through the Impact Institute, a think tank with an action plan, focused on identifying long-term solutions to break the cycle of poverty. For more information, visit unitedwaycleveland.org or follow @UnitedWayCLE across social media platforms.
Interested in Helping? Aaron Petersal | VP, Resource Development & Chief Development Officer apetersal@unitedwaycleveland.org | 216-436-2186
OF KIDS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY ARE UNPREPARED FOR KINDERGARTEN. Help provide children with the resources they need to reach their full potential.
unitedwaycleveland.org
www.unitedwaycleveland.org 216-436-2100
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August A. Napoli President and CEO
Paul Dolan Board Chair
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Your legacy helps create a healthier community. At University Hospitals, we take our commitment to our community seriously and are grateful for your ongoing support in this rapidly changing world. Together, we’ll continue to treat patients like family, find new treatments and cures, and prepare the next generation of caregivers. Join others who are helping advance the science of health and the art of compassion by leaving their legacy. To learn more, contact our Gift Planning Team: UHGiving.org/giftplanning | 216-983-2200
Leave your legacy. Remember University Hospitals in your estate plans.
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited Our Mission: Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is a nonprofit workforce development organization that serves teens and young adults, aged 14-24, living in economically distressed neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio. Y.O.U.’s programs and services are focused on ensuring these individuals are ready to pursue a path to economic self-sufficiency through mentoring, employability skills training, career exploration and work experiences. Y.O.U. helps nearly 5,000 individuals annually, preparing them for career pathways through summer and year-round jobs, internships, for-credit high school classes, and industry-specific credential training. Y.O.U.’s vision is a just and equitable community where every young person is ready and confidently pursuing a meaningful future.
What’s New: This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the region’s only organization devoted exclusively to youth workforce development. In June, more than 1,200 teens will kick off a six-week paid summer job experience. In March 2022, Y.O.U. was named the home of the Greater Cleveland Career Consortium, a partnership of 40+ employers, education institutions, and youth-serving organizations to make sure all young people know their pathway after high school graduation. The 12th Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational, hosted by the Cavs legend, will take place August 15 at Quail Hollow Country Club. Golfers are paired with local sports and media celebrities and Y.O.U. youth for a fun-filled day on the links.
Interested in Helping? Contact: Missy Toms, VP, Development & Communications 216.566.5445 | mtoms@youthopportunities.org
216.566.5445 Youthopportunities.org
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Craig Dorn, President & CEO
James Hardiman, Chair of the Board
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Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation announces new trustees, executive committee changes
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he Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation, a supporting organization of the not-for-profit University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s, recently announced the appointment of five new trustees and the 202223 executive committee. Joining the foundation are new trustees: Karen L. Greco of Gates Mills; Rebecca L. Ott-Wadhawan of Chagrin Falls; M. Lily D. Peyrat of Shaker Heights; Anna Jungeun Rathbun of Mayfield Heights; and Kelemwork Tariku-Shotts of Bratenahl. “These amazing five new trustees are accomplished, passionate about Rainbow, and ready to serve,” Collette Laisure, outgoing president of the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation, said in a news release. “Thanks to all trustees who heard the call to action for the foundation members to reflect the diverse communities served by Rainbow by electing a diverse class in 2022. “To recruit a worldly board of trustees
will ensure we continue to successfully implement Rainbow’s mission.” Laisure also said, “The Foundation will be in the capable hands of incoming president, Danielle Weiner. We know Dani as a dynamo and in keeping with her dynamo status, she is already putting fundraising ideas into action that will benefit the children and families served by Rainbow.” Weiner said in the release, “I am honored and humbled to lead this dynamic, talented, and diverse group of committed women as we work to improve the lives of children in our Northeast Ohio community and beyond. Our trustees are passionate volunteers and I feel so fortunate to be able to work with them as stewards of the foundation.” The 2022-23 executive committee officers are: president, Danielle Weiner of Hunting Valley; past president, Collette Laisure of Pepper Pike; vice president, Nancy Berardinelli-
Krantz of Hudson; vice president/advocacy, Gail Stein of Chagrin Falls; vice president/development, Amy Foti of Orange; vice president/marketing, Kristin Gibbs of Chagrin Falls; vice president/secretary, Stacey Edwards of Chagrin Falls; vice president/treasurer, Kim Monaghan of Hunting Valley; and vice president/trustee, Lynne Cohen of Pepper Pike. Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation has supported University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s with dedication, generosity and passion, according to the release, and through strong advocacy, strategic partnerships and financial support, the trustees of the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation commit to making the very best health care available to every child in Northeast Ohio and beyond. For more information, visit UHhospitals.org/RBCF or follow RainbowBabiesFoundation on Facebook and UHRainbow_Foundation on Instagram.
Here are five reasons to donate to Goodwill
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onating your unwanted clothes and household items can be just as powerful as a financial donation. To many households, the warmer weather means it’s time for spring cleaning. This annual endeavor is a way to organize and declutter your home. Changing out wardrobes to warmer weather clothes is also a reason to host a “see what fits” session and clear out clothing items that no longer fit. Once the cleaning and purging is complete, most families will have a huge box or multiple bags of items no longer needed or wanted. Those unwanted items can actually be a powerful tool to help your local community … when you donate the items to Goodwill. • Making a difference. When you donate your gently used clothing or household
items to Goodwill, the revenue generated from selling those items in local stores supports local mission programs. With your donation, Goodwill provides job training for individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, family strengthening programs, emergency vouchers and even care to survivors of sexual assault. Last year alone, Goodwill served more than 14,000 individuals in our community thanks to donations. • Getting Organized. Putting in the effort of getting organized, especially if this organization extends to multiple areas of your life, can help reduce stress levels long term by requiring less last-minute scrambling in a variety of everyday situations. • Recycling. Donating your items to Goodwill, instead of throwing them in the
trash, means less garbage in our landfills. Last year, more than 18 million pounds of goods were diverted from area landfills because people chose to donate items instead of throw them away. If someone else can wear it – why not donate it instead? • It’s Convenient. The local Goodwill offers more than 30 area donation centers. Visit GoodwillGoodSkills.org to find a donation center. • A reason to shop. Thrift shopping is quickly becoming the go-to way for individuals and families to update their wardrobes or household items for a fraction of the price. Shopping at Goodwill stores is a treasure hunt and can produce one of a kind finds for a fraction of retail prices. And, shopping at Goodwill supports vital outreach programs. Local Goodwill stores have a need for
donations at this time. “We have a tremendous need for donations right now,” Maureen Ater, vice president of marketing and development, said in a news release. “Donations are critical to provide product for our stores, and ultimately fund essential services to our community.” Household items are the greatest need for Goodwill. “We have an urgent need for pots and pans, dishes, holiday decor, knick-knacks and small appliances,” Ater said. “Donations to Goodwill are much needed and truly change lives for good.” Goodwill can also provide tools to help area businesses or agencies host donation drives. Donations to Goodwill are tax-deductible. Content provided by Goodwill
MAZON applauds Biden administration’s efforts on hunger
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ecently, President Joe Biden answered the call of congressional leaders and anti-hunger advocates like MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, in announcing a White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health,” according to the news release. Abby J. Leibman, MAZON’s president and CEO, applauded the announcement and urged the administration to center the conference around ending hunger once and for all: “In convening a White House conference on an issue as persistent and pervasive as hunger, the Biden Administration has taken a vital step toward lasting policies that can end hunger in America. MAZON looks forward to participating in meaningful conversations about how the government can fully meet the needs of all those facing hunger. We at MAZON shine a spotlight on issues and communities who struggle with hunger and are too often overlooked. From military families, to single mothers,
to Tribal Nations, the drivers of hunger are complex and unique – as must be the solutions. This conference is an historic opportunity to engage directly with such communities on the causes of hunger and at long last articulate impactful policy solutions to those causes,” the release stated. “The first, last, and only, conference of this kind convened in 1969 and resulted in dramatically expanded and improved federal nutrition programs, which transformed our country’s social safety net. And it almost worked – we almost ended hunger. But that was over 50 years ago, and in the interim, many policymakers have dismantled essential support while racist and sexist stereotypes and myths dominate public perceptions of people facing hunger and programs like SNAP that help them survive. “It is long past time to have a second White House conference on hunger. For years, Congressman Jim McGovern, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives’
Rules Committee, has been a stalwart and powerful champion calling for this White House conference on hunger. It is just and fitting that it be held by this Administration, as President Biden continues his work to build back America so that it works for all Americans,” according to the release. “Fifty years ago, we learned that a strong and comprehensive national approach to ending hunger can work. As it was undermined and circumscribed, the number of food insecure Americans began to rise; the charitable sector has tried to fill the gaps – but as tens of millions of Americans struggle with hunger every day, it’s clear that charity alone is not enough to end hunger in this country. “Fifty years ago, we learned that together as a nation, when we use our collective wisdom and compassion, we can create policies that work – policies that get at the causes of hunger, provide meaningful support, and protect the possibility of a brighter future for all Americans.”
