Giving Guide 2023

Make CJN’s Giving Guide the start of tikkun olam

KEVIN S. ADELSTEIN Kevin@cjn.org

Tzedakah comes in many forms but ultimately refers to acts of kindness as a means to repair the world. In modern Judaism, this is called tikkun olam, and is performed through social justice, volunteering and giving of your time, talent and treasure.

The holiday season is often associated with gift giving, but many among us don’t wait for a specific time of year to give back to our community. The Cleveland Jewish News’ 2023 Giving Guide is a great resource for anyone looking to make a difference year-round.

This guide highlights local agencies and organizations that are doing important

work in the Jewish community and beyond. From supporting the vital work of our Jewish Federation of Cleveland to supporting education and health care to promoting social justice and cultural preservation, these organizations and numerous others are making a real impact in the lives of so many in our community.

As we know, giving back isn’t just about

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the holiday season. It’s about recognizing the needs of our community and taking action to support them throughout the year. Whether it’s making a donation or a legacy gift, volunteering our time, or simply spreading awareness about important causes, there are many ways to make a difference. This is tikkun olam.

The CJN’s 2023 Giving Guide is a reminder that giving back is a year-round commitment. It’s a way to show our support for the organizations and causes that matter to us, and to make a real impact in the lives

of others. The pages that follow are intended to showcase those causes, in their own words.

So, let’s not wait for the holidays to give back. Let’s use this as a starting point for our year-round giving, and let’s work together to create a brighter future for all of us.

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Kevin S. Adelstein is Publisher and CEO of the Cleveland Jewish News and President of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company.

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:

Yavne High School student Ayala Bennett won a Lifesaving Award from the American Red Cross for using the skills she learned during a lifeguarding course at school to save her little sister from drowning. The Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the Red Cross to individuals who save a life using skills learned in a Red Cross course. Lifesaving courses offered by the Red Cross include First Aid/CPR/AED, Babysitting and Child Care as well as Aquatics.

Interested in Learning?

To be ready to respond if an emergency strikes, visit redcross.org/take-a-class, or call 1-800-RED CROSS

216-431-3010

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Year Established: 1881

Number of Regional Employees: 300

Helping to Keep Families Safe

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The Red Cross initiative to make homes safer and save lives by installing smoke alarms and helping residents develop escape plans began more than 30 years ago, thanks to the generosity and passion of the late Sam Miller, a past CJN Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Last year, more than 3,200 homes in Northern Ohio were made safer, thanks to the generosity of many supporters including Lorraine Dodero, the recipient of the 2023 Community Leader Award

The Red Cross will continue to prepare communities for disasters like home fires, and will respond to disasters big and small, helping people through their darkest hours.

If you can help, visit redcross org/donate or call 1-800-RED CROSS

Mike Parks Regional CEO Bonnie Flenner Regional Donor Services Executive

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Beech Brook

Our Mission:

Since 1852, Beech Brook has continually evolved to meet the needs of our community’s vulnerable children and families. Today, Beech Brook meets those needs by tackling the root causes of abuse, neglect, trauma, and other forces which prevent children from reaching their full potential. Through our community behavioral health services, early childhood programs, school partnerships, a strong foster care network, comprehensive sex education, child abuse prevention, and parent education and support groups, we’re intervening early when we can have the most impact on the future…promoting healthy child development, strengthening the ability to overcome adversity, and enhancing family health and stability.

What’s New?

BEECH BROOK 5K RACE & FAMILY FUN RUN – October 2023

Held each October, is a family-friendly event welcoming both serious runners and those who just want to enjoy a stroll through Pepper Pike

GIVING TUESDAY HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE – November 2023

A toy drive for children served by Beech Brook to make the holidays a little brighter for families in need

BASH FOR THE BROOK – Spring 2024

The 3rd annual Bash for the Brook is just that – a Bash to benefit Beech Brook! Enjoy time with friends, drinks, ra es, and more, all for the cause of helping children and families thrive.

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Number of employees: 173

Year established: 1852

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

Mission statement: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio provides safe, fun places for kids ages 6-18 after school, with a focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles and character development. BGCNEO was formed by the 2019 merger of Clubs in Cleveland, Akron, Lorain County and Sandusky and is now one of the largest Boys & Girls Club organizations in the U.S.

A bold vision: Our Clubs provide safe, fun places for kids after school – the most critical time of day for youth. We are determined to provide more of those places for the children and working families who count on us. Our new strategic plan calls for strengthening community connections, investing in life-changing programs and experiences, and doubling the number of kids served by 2025. Your support makes that possible.

Race for Kids: Triston McKenzie is now pitching for the June 24 Race for Kids at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! There's a 5K run, one-mile walk and allday zoo admission.

Interested in Supporting?

Debbie Lewis | Chief Development O cer 216-273-6676 | dlewis@bgcneo.org

Leslie Murray Board Chair

Allen Smith CEO

CASA of Cuyahoga County

Our Mission:

To make a difference for every child served through advocacy, education, and collaborative alliances.

What’s New:

CASA of Cuyahoga County was formed in 2016 to bring best-interest advocacy to the 2,500 children and youth residing in foster care in Northeast Ohio. These vulnerable young people benefit from Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers, caring adults who play a special role in the lives of children at risk for abuse, neglect, and aging out of the foster care system. It costs about $1200.00 a year to support one CASA volunteer. If you have the heart, strength, and compassion to advocate for local children at risk for abuse and neglect, please sponsor a CASA or apply to be a CASA volunteer today!

Join Us! Contact: info@cfadvocates.org

216.325.7747

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James M. McCafferty Board President

Tricia L. Kuivinen Executive Director

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.

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Year Established: 1917

Number of Employees: 671

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Bruce G. Rinker President, Board of Park Commissioners

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Foundation

Do you have any events planned in the coming year?

On Saturday, June 24, the legal, business, and civic communities are coming together at the Rock & Roll Hall of fame to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association! Since we will only turn 150 once, Rock the Bar is going to be the biggest party in our organization’s history. We anticipate more than 1,000 friends and supporters will attend this communitywide celebration including the who’s who from our region. Guests will have full access to the museum throughout the evening while enjoying live music, fabulous food, premium open bars, celebrity sightings, and more. Join us as we recognize recipients of the Legacy150 Awards and rock out on the plaza with the Bluewater Kings Band, a nationally celebrated 10-piece group, who will be performing music through the decades to keep you dancing all night long.

What’s your origin story?

Cleveland’s first Bar Association was founded in 1873, even before the American Bar Association! From the original charter documents, our Bar has always been dedicated to protecting and preserving the rule of law. 150 years later, our work has expanded through the fundraising power of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation. Our award-winning programs provide legal education and mentorship, beginning in high school with The 3Rs, teaching rights, responsibilities and realities to students in Cleveland and East Cleveland schools. Our Louis Stokes Scholars program provides college students with the tools they need to attend law school and to create positive change as lawyers. We o er pro bono legal services, and assistance to the homeless, and to families in need.

How can I/my company get involved with your organization?

We have so many ways you can get involved! We provide volunteer opportunities for lawyers to work with students, to help keep our elections free and fair, and to build a more equitable future for all. We welcome non-lawyers as a liate members, bringing in new ideas and passion for community service. You can even join us for the biggest party in Bar history, Rock the Bar on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of course, your charitable financial contributions are most welcome and appreciated at clemetrobar.org/givenow.

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• Grow the Bar Foundation’s Endowment to enable expansion of our award-winning, life-changing pro bono & community outreach programs

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Cleveland Print Room

Our Mission:

The mission of the Cleveland Print Room (CPR) is to advance the art and appreciation of the photographic image in all its forms by providing a ordable access to a community darkroom and workspace, gallery exhibitions, educational programs and collaborative outreach. CPR’s purpose is to provide community enrichment for all ages through elevating and strengthening the art and appreciation of photography.

About Us:

CPR is recognized as a dynamic center for education and experimentation in the photographic arts. CPR operates with core values that include: delivering vital support for artists, filling critical gaps in public education, sharing cross-cultural perspectives, and using photography to build community.

Join Us! Contact: 216-401-5981

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Number of Employees: 4 Leadership Team

Davis Co-Director Artistic Director

What's New:

Wilkins Co-Director Strategic Director

• Cleveland Print Room relocates to new location and launches new website in Summer 2023

• Summer Arts Mastery ProgrammingJune + July, 2023. Register and join us at Tri-C Youth Summer Camps' Youth Photography Workshops in partnership with Cleveland Foundation's Arts Mastery Initiative

• AIR/connect residency exchange brings Scottish artist Carmel Pia to Cleveland for the month of July

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Beachwood resident’s cancer diagnosis leads to gym towel donation

KARYSSA ROSE

The shocking news of a cancer diagnosis can bring about many emotions, and the treatments might feel insurmountable for some. Family, friends and supportive communities play a significant role by offering solace to those affected.

For over two decades, The Gathering Place has served as a hub of healing for those impacted by cancer in Northeast Ohio. The programs it provides, such as an open gym or recovery classes, makes it easy for those struggling with cancer to get involved and have their voices heard. Jill Winger of Beachwood told the Cleveland Jewish News she had to “find the light” as she faced the dark days of her diagnosis – with the help of her family and the insight of those at The Gathering Place.

“I’m grateful for them,” Winger, a member of Park Synagogue in Pepper Pike, said. “I’m an independent person, I was in a place of fear, and when I didn’t know who to call, they were there.”

Winger was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2021, while COVID-19 caused mass shutdowns around the world. In a time when personal connections were limited, Winger was one of many who sought support through The Gathering Place’s newly-added virtual programs. After officially

entering remission in December 2021, she knew she needed guidance along her road to recovery.

“I was like, ‘what am I supposed to do,’” Winger said. “After continuous chemo and radiation, I was nervous and worried I didn’t know how to exercise after chemo.”

The launch of virtual programs in 2020 allowed The Gathering Place to reach beyond the Northeast Ohio area so individuals and families affected by cancer could access its services regardless of location. Michele Seyranian, CEO of The Gathering Place, told the CJN that, by 2021, it had served participants from all 50 states, including Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as five countries. A total of over 47,000 people have been helped since 2000, she added.

“It is our honor to serve every single person in our NE Ohio community and beyond who may benefit from our programs and services,” Seyranian said.

After getting more involved in The Gathering Place’s open gym, Winger said she realized the one thing missing from her workout routine was a supply of towels to keep her comfortable throughout. She was inspired to donate hundreds of towels for all to use and her daughter, Zoe Winger, then a student at Kent State, used her design skills to craft a logo for the new gym towels.

“It feels good knowing that I can give back to this place that has been so good to me,” Winger said. “I don’t know

where I’d be without The Gathering Place.”

The Gathering Place, with locations in Beachwood and Westlake, will hold the Race 4 the Place June 4 at Beachwood Place. For more information, visit bit.ly/3nHqpaJ.

Volunteers can be lifeline for nonprofit organizations

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While monetary donations are an excellent way to get involved in charitable giving, there are many other things people can give to organizations that will help them thrive. Time is one of these valuable gifts and organizations frequently seek volunteers to assist in carrying out operations.

Joy Banish, executive director of Greater Cleveland Volunteers, and Anastasia Duller, director of communications of Boy Scouts of America Lake Erie Council, both in Cleveland, discussed the value of volunteers and how they recruit them.

“They help us run the programs that we provide to the community,” Banish said.

Greater Cleveland Volunteers not only utilizes volunteers for their programs, but also directs volunteers to other organizations, she noted.

“They provide their talent and their time and expertise, guidance, patience, whatever is needed for the particular task,” Banish explained.

Banish said they use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to recruit volunteers.

“We have a website that has a page on it that lists volunteer opportunities that we’re currently recruiting for,” Banish added. “We

do public speaking. We have brochures that we take out to different organizations and locations, libraries, things like that. We also do some paid advertising.”

She pointed out that one of the best ways to recruit volunteers is by word of mouth.

“Some of our current volunteers are really good about telling others about volunteering, and encouraging them to join and volunteer with them, so that’s always a great way for people to learn about volunteering,” Banish said.

Joining a friend or family member in volunteer work has several social benefits which have been shown to improve one’s physical and mental health, she said.

“There’s a lot of research that has been done in the past several years that volunteering benefits not only the physical, but also the mental health of the volunteers themselves,” she said.

Staying active is good for a person’s

physical well-being, she noted. Some studies have shown that volunteering reduces medication use and chronic illness. One study concluded that people who volunteer regularly live longer than people who do not.

“There’s also a lot of things that help people, mentally,” Banish said. “It’s just the connectivity, staying active and engaged, interacting with other people, learning new things. You can share experiences with people and it’s a great way to address loneliness or social isolation.”

Volunteering also makes people feel good because they are helping others, Banish said.

Duller said scouting operations would not be possible without volunteers.

“The program is so vast by both actual location and size that there’s no way that you could hire enough professional people to go out and actually deliver this program,” she explained. “When we’re talking about serving 7,000 kids just in our local area, we need those volunteers to be able to run the program on a day to day basis.”

There are several kinds of volunteers that Boy Scouts of America use, including adult relatives of scouts to help lead packs and troops; and local professionals to teach scouts about their fields and help them earn merit badges, Duller said.

“They can say, ‘I’m willing to run a class once a month, or every two months, to make

sure that these kids learn a certain skill,’” she said. “We have really great partnerships with Lincoln Electric. For our exploring posts, we have several police departments, fire departments that are willing to have classes of kids come in and teach them the skill.”

These connections help Boy Scouts of America expose scouts to a variety of professions, and gain leadership skills and career development, Duller pointed out.

The Boy Scouts of America boards of directors is also run by volunteers, she said. These boards make all major decisions via a voting process. The Lake Erie Council runs quarterly meetings.

“They bring different issues at hand that would need to be discussed, from changing an element of how we want to run a key core part of our program, or if we want to expand or buy a property or do anything along those lines, the board would be involved very heavily in most decisions,” she explained.

Scouts, themselves, also do volunteer work which provides significant value to their communities, she mentioned.

“We had 243 Eagle Scouts who attained the rank of Eagle Scout last year and, out of those 243, they completed 36,773 community service hours,” Duller said. “So, when you see those numbers – and that’s just the rank of Eagle Scout – you can see that we have a huge impact on what’s happening.”

Karyssa Rose is a student at Cleveland State University and writes for the student newspaper, The Cleveland Stater.

Jill Winger and Michele Seyranian show off their towels inside the Gathering Place. | CJN Photo / Sherry Gavanditti

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Cleveland State University Foundation

Cleveland State University Foundation

The Cleveland State University Foundation exists to raise, receive and manage private gifts for the advancement and benefit of Cleveland State University (CSU).

The Cleveland State University Foundation exists to raise, receive and manage private gifts for the advancement and benefit of Cleveland State University (CSU).

CSU 2.0: Emerging from a Global Pandemic

• 4,500 additional students and 200 new faculty members by 2025

CSU 2.0: Emerging from a Global Pandemic

• 4,500 additional students and 200 new faculty members by 2025

• Launched an O ce of Career Development and Exploration to ensure all students have an opportunity for a paid internship or co-op

• Significant investments in faculty and research initiatives

• Launching an O ce of Career Development and Exploration and ensuring all students have an opportunity for a paid internship or co-op

• Significant investments in faculty and research initiatives

Student Success Initiatives:

Student Success Initiatives:

• Living Learning Communities

• 2 for 1 Tuition Promise

• Lift Up Vikes! Resource Center and Food Pantry

• Last-Mile Scholarships

• Lift Up Vikes!

• Last-Mile Scholarships

Interested in Supporting?

Interested in Supporting?

Julie Rehm, Vice President, University Advancement Executive Director, CSU Foundation j.rehm@csuohio.org | www.supportcsu.org/give-today

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Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Our Mission: To provide resources for advancing student success at Cuyahoga Community College and to transform the lives of those Tri-C ser ves. Our vision: To ensure Tri-C has the resources needed to help ever y student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.

Our Mission: To provide resources for advancing student success at Cuyahoga Community College and to transform the lives of those Tri-C ser ves. Our vision: To ensure Tri-C has the resources needed to help ever y student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.

Our Mission: To provide resources for advancing student success at Cuyahoga Community College and to transform the lives of those Tri-C ser ves. Our vision: To ensure Tri-C has the resources needed to help ever y student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.

What's New:

Donors to the Skills to Succeed campaign make a di erence with contributions that expand access, increase student support services, o er training for in-demand jobs, and lead to employment in rewarding careers. Contributions are urgently needed to increase scholarships and student emergency funds. Learn how you can help at tri-c.edu/skills-to-succeed-campaign

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Year Established: 2011

Number of Employees: 11

Global Cleveland is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing Northeast Ohio’s economy by welcoming and connecting international people to opportunities and fostering a more inviting community for those seeking a place to call home.

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE (GEIR)

GEIR provides international students with opportunity to launch their entrepreneurial endeavors in Northeast Ohio.

WELCOMING WEEK | SEPT. 9-17

Participate in activities throughout the week that bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and inclusive places.

ANNUAL MEETING | DEC. 7

Join us as we reflect on our year of successes and celebrate some of Northeast Ohio’s most impactful leaders.

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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’s programming develops interest and identity in STEM through field trips, summer camps, afterschool programs, and more. The Great Lakes Science Center Robotics Initiative partners with several Cleveland Metropolitan School District high schools, providing mentorship and resources to design and build robots for FIRST Robotics competitions across the region, and includes a summer extension program creating prosthetics for children in need. Having earned Platinum Transparency from Candid (the highest level of recognition for non-profits), your support ensures our innovative exhibits and programming remain accessible as we engage and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. Interested

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All it takes is a spark to ignite an interest in science.

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Greater Cleveland Fisher House

Our Mission:

Greater Cleveland Fisher House assists the Cleveland VA Fisher House in providing a temporary home away from home, free of charge, for military and veteran families while their loved one is receiving care at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center or other Cleveland-area hospital. These families need to live 50 miles or more from the treatment facility to stay at the Fisher House.

What’s New:

Greater Cleveland Fisher House is hosting or participating in several upcoming events, with proceeds benefitting our foundation.

• The CW04 Stanley Krysiak, USNR, Retired, Memorial Golf Outing is held each Armed Forces Day (third Saturday of May) at Briardale Greens Golf Course. 2023 is the 9th year for the event.

• A BBQ & Banquet will be held August 12 with our partners at the American Legion Post 703 in Parma.

• Mentor-on-the-Lake will host its 8th Annual Roar by the Shore Cruise-In car show for us on September 2.

Interested in Helping? Contact:

Tara Camera | Executive Director

(440) 377-0067 | info@greaterclevelandfisherhouse.org

That’s the level of compassionate care the Greater Cleveland Fisher House helps provide the military and veteran families who stay free of charge at the Cleveland VA Fisher House, while their loved one is receiving medical care at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center.

These families live 50 miles or more from the treatment facility, and we work to ensure they have everything they need, when they need it most.

Tara Camera Executive Director Theresa Major First Vice President, Fundraising

Ideastream Public Media, Evergreen Podcasts launches new show

Ideastream Public Media and Evergreen Podcasts has launched a new biweekly journalistic podcast titled “Living for We,” a series exploring health and wellness for Black women in Northeast Ohio.

“Living for We” is hosted by Ideastream’s Marlene Harris-Taylor. The podcast pulls inspiration from a report titled “Project Noir”, by Bethany Studenic and Chinenye Nkemere of Enlightened Solutions, after Bloomberg CityLAB reported on a study that placed Cleveland as last in livability for Black women. Episodes started releasing in January, and will run through June on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and other platforms.

“We hope this podcast takes the listeners on a journey with Black women from Cleveland, as we try to make sense of this study that ranked Cleveland dead last in terms of livability for Black women,” Harris-Taylor said in a news release. “There are so many positive things happening in the city, but Black women say in some respects they are still on the margins, struggling to be seen and heard.”

‘Books Like Me’ campaign for kids to run through May

Kids’ Book Bank’s “Books Like Me” campaign is slated to run through the end of May.

The campaign is raising funds to purchase and distribute diverse books to children in Greater Cleveland. Kids’ Book Bank’s mission is to foster literacy and a love of reading by giving free books to children in need through collaboration and community partners.

Eighty-four percent of children who receive books from the Kids’ Book Bank are children of color, while only 4% of the books donated feature diverse characters.

Funds from the campaign will be used to purchase and distribute brand-new diverse children’s books to grow home libraries.

To learn more, visit kidsbookbank.org.

Cleveland History Center to celebrate carousel’s ‘birthday’

The Cleveland History Center will host a celebration for the “birthday” of the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19. Unlimited rides are available with each museum admission purchase.

The Cleveland History Center is at 10825 East Blvd. in Cleveland.

Great Lakes Science Center to unveil new dinosaurs exhibit

The Great Lakes Science Center’s new exhibit, “Dinosaurs of the Sahara,” will open May 26 and run through Sept. 4.

The exhibit was created by Dr. Paul Sereno and the team at the University of Chicago’s Fossil Lab. “Dinosaurs of the Sahara” brings the unique world of African dinosaurs to life with original fossils from the Sahara, mounted skeletons and flesh models, and a 32-foot-long neck Jobaria skeleton.

“Dinosaurs of the Sahara” is included with general admission to the center. For more information about the exhibit, visit greatscience.com. For more information about the Fossil Lab’s discoveries, visit paulsereno.uchicago.edu/fossil_lab.

Holden Forests & Gardens to open two exhibits May 27

Holden Forests & Gardens will open two new exhibits May 27: “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects with LEGO® Bricks,” at the Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road in Kirtland; and “BLOOM! Botanicals & Birdhouses” at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. in Cleveland. The arboretum exhibit will feature more than a dozen large LEGO® brick creations, including a monarch butterfly, a praying mantis, and a mother duck and her babies. The exhibit runs through Sept. 4.

The botanical garden exhibit will have hundreds of unique birdhouses, bloom-inspired glass art from The Glass Asylum in Chagrin Falls and 1,400 painted flowers by local artist Asia Armour. Tickets for both exhibits are available for purchase at holdenfg.org.

‘Take a Hike’ tours begin June 1

The Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation will host its free guided tours of neighborhoods in Cleveland beginning June 1 through Sept. 30, according to a news release. Registration is recommended due to limited space.

Each tour is 90 minutes, and a 45-minute lunchtime tour on Fridays is also available for registration. During the tour, historical Clevelanders portrayed by actors and actresses, will share their stories, roles and impact in shaping the city.

For more information or to register, visit takeahikecle.com.

35th Walk for Hunger to be held June 3

The 35th Annual Walk for Hunger and 5K Run will be held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, on June 3.

The Walk for Hunger and 5K Run raises awareness about food and nutrition insecurity in Cuyahoga County and funds the Hunger Network’s mission to address these issues. Walkers and runners can register as individuals or groups.

Check-in for the event starts at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K chip-timed run begins at 8:30, with the walk taking place at 9.

Parking is free and virtual attendance is available.

In 2022, the Walk for Hunger and 5K Run raised more than $100,000 to provide meals to those in need in Cuyahoga County. There is an increase in the need for services due to the rising cost of food and recent cuts to SNAP benefits. For more information or to register, visit charity.pledgeit.org/WalkforHunger.

818 Studios to be open during Walkabout Tremont

Beginning on June 9, the Art Shop at 818 Studios at 818 Jefferson Ave. in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood will be open during the monthly Walkabout Tremont art walk.

More than 20 artists will showcase their work, ranging from fine art paintings and handmade jewelry to artisan soaps and handmade gifts. All items will be available for immediate purchase.

This ongoing shopping experience will be through Aug. 13. The Art Shop at 818 Studios will be open on the second Friday of each month for Walkabout Tremont from 5 to 9 p.m. Additional hours are Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 to 6 p.m. An opening reception and a closing reception will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. June 9 and Aug. 11, respectively.

MedWish International ‘Band Aid Bash’ June 10

MedWish International will host its “Band Aid Bash” at 5 p.m. June 10 at FWD Day + Nightclub at 1176 Front Ave. in Cleveland.

This year’s event will feature a raffle and silent auction, specialty cocktails, cuisine catered by Cleveland-based Lago and a live performance by COUCH the Band.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit medwish.org/bash.

‘WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays’ June 14 to Aug. 16

University Circle Inc. will host its annual “WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays from June 14 to Aug. 16 at 10820 East Blvd in Cleveland.

The 2023 lineup will include a mix of crowd favorites and new talent representing multiple musical genres.

The performances are free. For more information, visit universitycircle.org/wow.

Artfest returning to Boston Mills starting June 23

The 2023 Boston Mills Artfest will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 23 at the Boston Mills Brandywine & Valley Ski Resort at 7100 Riverview Road in Peninsula.

The two-weekend long event will also be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 24 and June 25; 5 to 8 p.m. on June 30; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1 and July 2.

Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Live music, wine, beer and other treats will be available for purchase.

A preview night party will also be held on June 23 and June 30, where guests can get a first look at the art. Tickets are $89 prior to June 9, and $99 after.

For more information or for tickets, visit bmbw.com.

Guardians’ McKenzie to be official ambassador for Race for Kids

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie will once again be the official ambassador for the June 24 Race for Kids at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio.

McKenzie has been an active supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio since he was playing for the Minor League Akron RubberDucks, and he said he has “seen first-hand the benefits kids get from going to Boys & Girls Clubs,” according to a news release.

The event includes a 5K run, a 1-mile walk, kids activities and all-day zoo admission, located at 3900 Wildlife Way. All running and walking participants receive an official race T-shirt.

Early bird registration pricing runs through May 30. The cost is $25 for the 5K run, $20 for the 1-mile walk and $20 for the virtual 5K or walk.

To register, visit bgcneo.org.

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Hunger Network

Our Mission: Feeding our communities’ future

What’s Happening:

June 3, 2023, marks Hunger Network’s 35th Annual Walk for Hunger & 5K Run being held at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Check out our website to register, get a team, or volunteer! Help us WALK away hunger and bring awareness to all those in our community who struggle with food insecurity.

The Food Rescue program is excited to share that we have expanded into Lorain and Lake Counties, to better serve Greater Cleveland and address the growing need. As of March, we have hit almost 4.3 million pounds of food rescued and 2.2 million pounds of CO2 emissions mitigated from our atmosphere. Download the Food Rescue Hero App today to get started! Our MidTown Market, choice pantry is fully up and running. Our pantry provides culturally relevant fresh food, and a shopping atmosphere for all those in our community who are food insecure. We are open two Monday evenings and two Saturday mornings per month. To volunteer or register for Food Rescue, Walk for Hunger & 5K, and our MidTown Market checkout our website at hungernetwork.org.

Interested

Dena Rhodes Adler | Director of Development

216.619.8155 X121 | dadler@hungernetwork.org

216.619.8155

hungernetwork.org

Year Established: 1995

Number of Employees: 13

Hunger Network, is a grassroots 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 165,000 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

Andrew Margolius Chair of the Board of Trustees

Julie Johnson CEO

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Ideastream Public Media

Who We Are: Ideastream Public Media serves Northeast Ohioans by listening, understanding and fostering dialogues across the region. As Ohio’s largest independent, publicly supported media organization, it provides free programs and services to 3.6 million people in 22 counties across radio, TV and digital platforms. Our increased focus on digital content delivery ensures we are meeting the communities where they are, and when they need us.

What’s New:

Ideastream has collaborated with public media stations across Ohio to form The Ohio Newsroom, a radio and digital statewide news and information service. Starting in June 2023, The Ohio Newsroom will launch its flagship program, Today from The Ohio Newsroom, a daily segment that will surface important issues, insightful stories and engaging perspectives from every corner of the state to build a fuller and richer picture of Ohio news and culture. Today from The Ohio Newsroom will air on WKSU daily during Morning Edition and All Things Considered

Make sure you download the new, free Ideastream Public Media app. Keep up on the news that impacts you, stream your favorite WKSU programs, unwind with classical and jazz music on WCLV and watch your favorite PBS dramas on WVIZ – all from your mobile device.

Interested in Supporting?

Contact:

Ella Fong | Director, Philanthropic Engagement | 216.916.6154 | efong@ideastream.org

Lindsay Kuntzman Hilewick | Sr. Director, Individual Giving and Communications | 216.647.9548 | lkuntzman@ideastream.org

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-916-6100

ideastream.org

Year Established: 2001

Number of Employees: 160

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Sandra Kiely Kolb, Board Chair (left), Kevin E. Martin, President & CEO (right)

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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

25701 Science Park Drive

Cleveland, OH 44122

Phone: 216-593-2900

JewishCleveland org

CREATE YOUR JEWISH LEGACY

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building

Daniel N. Zelman BOARD CHAIR

ERIKA B. RUDIN-LURIA PRESIDENT

Caring for those in need, promoting Jewish learning, celebrating our history and heritage, fostering meaningful relationships and lifelong connections – your commitment will help make sure that everything you love about living in Jewish Cleveland will endure long into the future.

JumpStart Inc.

Our Mission:

JumpStart is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurship to transform entire communities. As an economic development nonprofit, we provide capital, services and connections to help entrepreneurs grow and corporations innovate. JumpStart empowers entrepreneurs at every stage, surrounding them with the people, resources and personalized guidance they need to go further, faster. When startup founders and small business owners have access to the resources they need to expand and scale they stay local, stabilizing and enhancing their communities by creating jobs, revitalizing neighborhoods and contributing tax dollars.

What’s New:

A recent report found in 2022, the entrepreneurs JumpStart supports along with our partner organizations generated more than $1.3B across Ohio. Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of thriving economies, and these startups and small businesses have a profound impact on the prosperity of our region.

JumpStart’s work is resourced through a diversified funding model that includes public investment, charitable giving and financial returns. We are proud to partner with organizations of all shapes and sizes. These partners, sponsors and donors are vital to realizing our vision.

Join Us! Contact:

Mary Paxton | Senior Director, Advancement

(216) 363-3409

(216) 363-3400

jumpstartinc.org

Ray Leach Chief Executive O cer

Teleangé Thomas Chief Operations & Relationships O cer

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Leket Israel

Our Mission: For twenty years, Leket Israel – the National Food Bank, has been 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 a network of nonprofit partner agencies.

Leket Israel’s mission is to lead the safe, e ective and e cient collection and distributes of excess nutritious food in Israel to those who need it most.

What’s New:

With the cost of living in Israel on the rise, the vulnerable populations are unable to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables. This Shavuot, help Leket Israel harvest and deliver fresh, surplus agricultural produce from farmers and distribute it to those who need it most. $180 = A box of fruit and vegetables for 45 families shavuot.leket.org/en

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, michelle@leket.org

Interested in Helping?

Deena Fiedler | Director of PR and Resource Development

T: +972-9-790-9208 | deena@leket.org

www.leket.org/en

Joseph Gitler Founder and Chairman Gidi Kroch CEO

Experience Israel in a New Way

Leket Israel rescues nutritious surplus food and donates it to Israel’s most needy, serving over 234,000 people per week, through its network of 265 nonprofit partners. Leket works with farmers to rescue salvageable fruit and vegetables from the fields and with corporate kitchens, hotels and IDF army bases to collect hot meals that would otherwise go to waste.

Leket Israel welcomes visitors to come and volunteer at any of its locations around the country and all volunteer activities are available year-round:

Sort and pack rescued produce for distribution to Leket’s nonprofit partners at our Gan Haim Logistics Center. Thisisanindoorhands-onactivitysuitableforallages.

Pick fruit and vegetables for the needy with our Project Leket Harvest Helpers at the Leket Israel Rishon Lezion fields in central Israel.

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For more information contact: michelle@leket.org

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BLESSING OF PEACE

For over 35 years, Malachi House has been serving the homeless who are terminally ill. Planned or deferred gifts to Malachi House are one of the most important ways you can help us build our endowment to ensure our home will always be there in perpetuity for terminal state, many times with fear and confusion in their eyes. As the days and weeks go by, it is truly a blessing to witness their transformation as they smile, enjoy home cooked meals, feel a sense of family and engage with volunteers, hospice teams, staff and board members. The peace they ultimately experience is a result of the loving care they receive Won’t you consider being a part of that peace?

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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:

With a staggering number of Americans struggling to put food on the table, MAZON’s new all-virtual resource — The Hunger Museum™ — explores the social and political history of hunger in America, telling the story of 100+ years of hunger and anti-hunger history in the U.S., and revealing that with a robust government response we almost ended hunger — and we can again. The Hunger Museum immerses visitors through six galleries of historical content and hundreds of artifacts. Visit today and become a member at hungermuseum.org

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Liza Lieberman

Vice President of Communications

(202) 888-6449

llieberman@mazon.org

Abby J. Leibman President & CEO Rabbi Joel Pitkowsky Chair

MedWish International

What’s Happening:

This year is MedWish International’s 30th anniversary. As we celebrate our growth and accomplishments since 1993, we are also looking ahead to make an even greater impact in the years to come.

We are celebrating this exciting milestone all year long! Join us at the Band Aid Bash on June 10th, MedWish Miles on August 19th, or bring some friends to come volunteer at the warehouse. Our lifesaving work would not be possible without our incredible supporters. Join us in 2023 and help us continue to make a world of difference.

Interested in

Supporting?

Allison Busser | Director of Development

216.692.1685 x11 | abusser@medwish.org

Britta Latz Executive Director

Our Mission: MedWish International is a nonprofit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing surplus medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need.

Solon Chamber ‘2023 Swing for the Green’ golf outing Aug. 21

The Solon Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf outing, “2023 Swing for the Green,” on Aug. 21 at Signature of Solon at 39000 Signature Drive.

Individual golfers are $200 and $800 for foursome. A dinner ticket is $32, and raffle tickets are $20. For day-of-event activities, guests are encouraged to bring cash.

To RSVP, visit solonchamber.com/golf.

Developmental disabilities board awards $339,000 for arts

The Cuyahoga Board of Developmental Disabilities recently awarded $339,000 in grant funding to support Cuyahoga County arts, culture, recreation organizations and libraries in creating or expanding inclusive, adaptive and accessible programming for people of all ages with disabilities, according to a news release.

The 2023 recipients include: Art Therapy Studio, Bad Racket Recording Studio, BAYarts, Beck Center for the Arts, East Cleveland Public Library, Fitness, Orange Community Education & Recreation, Middleburg Heights Recreation Center, Rec2Connect and Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Academy.

For more information, visit cuyahogabdd.org.

City Mission gets new beds; Laura’s Home undergoes expansion

The City Mission Crossroads Men’s Crisis Center residents recently received 92 new StepUp beds from the organization’s Giving Tuesday event.

Each bed has an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant grab bar, which makes walking up the stairs to the top bed safe for residents of varying ages or abilities.

Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center, also run by City Mission, recently underwent a 10,000-square-foot expansion, allowing more safe overflow shelter and new areas for child care rooms. Laura’s Home continues to have a wait list as the need for shelter for women and children increases.

To learn more, visit thecitymission.org.

Cleveland Museum of National History welcomes bobcat kitten

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History recently welcomed a new 1-year-old male northern bobcat kitten, Diego, to the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden. Diego spent his first 30 days in a routine quarantine in order to become accustomed to his new caregivers, surroundings, diet and training practices.

“We are taking the process slowly and steadily and following Diego’s cues,” Jim Nemet, director of wildlife, said in a news release. “Diego is a smart and adaptable youngster with a keen curiosity. Our guests will surely enjoy watching his playfulness as he continues to develop and learn in his new surroundings.”

Diego will participate in more introductions with the museum’s existing pair of bobcats, Bob and Bitty, who have resided in the Perkins Wildlife Center since 2002. The goal is for all three bobcats to share an outdoor exhibit space in the Wildlife Center. So far, wildlife specialists have seen positive interactions between the bobcats during visual introductions from separate habitats.

“The Perkins Wildlife Center is a place where we connect our guests to nature, share stories about the animals in our care, and build a greater appreciation for wildlife conservation in Ohio,” Nemet said in the release. “As invaluable ambassadors for their wild counterparts, Diego, Bitty, and Bob help us inspire a passion for the natural world.”

The Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden is an outdoor area on the museum’s University Circle campus. Access to the center is included in general admission.

CMBA moves forward with Cleveland Legal Collaborative

The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association has moved forward with the Cleveland Legal Collaborative, an initiative to provide high-quality and affordable legal services to those who do not qualify for assistance from the Legal Aid Society, but also cannot afford market-rate attorneys, according to a news release.

According to “The Justice Gap: The Unmet Civil Legal Needs of Low-Income Americans,” a 2022 report by the Legal Services Corporation, three out of four low-income households in the United States had at least one civil legal issue last year, the release stated. Almost 40% experienced five or more legal issues and over 90% received inadequate or no legal help.

“One of the things that we know in our fight to create opportunities and access is that no one organization can go it alone,” Becky Ruppert McMahon, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association CEO, said in the release. “It takes a number of partners to make it happen.” For more information, visit clemetrobar.org/legacy150.

1,000 attend Greater Cleveland Partnership Annual Event

With a theme of Inspired Innovation, the Greater Cleveland Partnership Annual Event brought more than 1,000 Greater Clevelanders to the Cleveland Museum of Art May 15, Attendees listened to panelists and speakers share ideas on innovative ways for public and private partners to move the region forward, according to a news release.

Greater Cleveland Partnership board chair Paul Dolan, owner and CEO of the Cleveland Guardians, opened the event as he asked, “What if we constantly think bigger, act bolder and move forward with confidence? What if we embrace innovation and strive for excellence? What if we endeavor for impact on a global scale?”

“In the last year, we have set our All In vision and plan for Greater Cleveland to once again become one of the Great Regions in the Great Lakes,” Dolan said. “The foundation for our success is our All In values, which start with being Inspired and end with always acting In Unity, for the community’s benefit.”

Baiju Shah, Greater Cleveland Partnership president and CEO, and Megan Kim, COSE executive director, shared remarks and Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted delivered the keynote address. The event featured a panel of national business leaders including Eric Kaler, Case Western Reserve University president; April Miller Boise, Intel executive vice president and chief legal office; Traci Forrester, Cleveland-Cliffs executive vice president, environmental and sustainability; and James A. Kenyon, NASA

Glenn Research Center director.

Kim inspired the crowd with the story of Kayla Lupean of Play Maysie Portable dollhouses, a 2021 Chain Reaction Cleveland contestant who recently appeared on “Shark Tank,” earning a $150,000 investment from Barbara Corcoran.

Intel was a topic of discussion during the Lt. Governor’s address and the panel as Husted spoke to the potential state impact of the $20 billion investment outside of Columbus and Miller-Boise noted the company is working with more than 100 local suppliers.

The evening concluded with the Shatten Award Presentation, given in honor of Richard Shatten, the late leader of Cleveland Tomorrow. GCP presents this award annually to recognize nonprofit professionals who have had significant impact while exhibiting qualities reminiscent of Richard Shatten’s spirit, the release stated.

The 2023 award honored three individuals from the Cleveland Foundation: Ronald B. Richard, president and CEO; Lillian A. Kuri, executive vice president and chief operating officer and incoming president and CEO; and India Pierce Lee, former senior vice president, programming.

“Throughout their time together, they have provided leadership on key civic priorities, leveraging their platform to convene the community, catalyze initiatives and drive impact that is felt throughout our region,” Dolan said.

CCC Foundation’s Skills to Succeed Campaign surpasses $50M goal

The Cuyahoga Community College Foundation’s Skills to Succeed Campaign has surpassed its $50 million goal.

This campaign gives Northeast Ohioans the opportunity to gain skills, fill emerging jobs, and advance their careers with lifesustaining wages.

“As work has changed, our systems have not kept pace – leaving neighborhoods and fam-ilies behind,” Tri-C President Michael Baston said. “Through the Skills to Succeed Campaign, we have partnered with our community to create a future

where everyone, regardless of where they live, is trained for a job where they can earn what they need to care for their family. We are honored by the response from our community, which has helped us achieve this historic impact. We know that when more people have opportunities to climb the ladder of success, the entire region benefits.”

Donations to the Skills to Succeed Campaign impact the lives of students and the future of the community, with 90% of the funds going toward immediate use and the remainder toward long-term strategies.

Menorah Park

Vision: Live Empowered. Live Better. Be Inspired.

Mission: We provide residential options and health care services in a culture of innovation and excellence guided by Jewish values.

Core Values: Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Service. Stewardship.

For over 150 years the Cleveland Jewish Community has been a tremendous supporter of Menorah Park and Montefiore, helping us to provide Excellence in Caring® and services to our seniors as they age.

What’s New:

Our campuses host a wide array of services from Adult Day Care Center, Home Health Care, Rehab, Hospice, Skilled Nursing and Independent and Assisted Living Apartments.

Menorah Park’s Planned Giving Initiative: Just as you have to make financial plans for your own future, we, at Menorah Park, also have to be prepared for the long term. So even though a planned gift may not materialize for many years, we know it will someday, to help our residents at that time. A planned gift helps us sustain our future – and the key is, the gift need not be made during your lifetime, so it won’t affect your own security as you age. In order to be here for future generations, we need your support!

As Ohio’s largest nursing home, we serve 5 times the number of indigent residents as a typical nursing home.

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Brian Sokol

Chief Development Officer

216-839-6661

bsokol@menorahpark.org

We need your help more than ever. We are steadfast in our goal to keep our residents and clients safe, empowered, and well - mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

MenorahPark.org/donate/planned-giving

Our success is dependent upon all of you.

You can help us by making a gift today or making your legacy gift for all of our tomorrows.

MenorahPark.org/donate or contact the Foundation at 216 839-6640

Vision: Live Empowered. Live Better. Be Inspired.

Judy & Steven Willensky, Legacy Society Members

Missioon: We provide residential options and health care services in a culture of innovation and excellence guided by Jewish values

Menorah Park Foundation

Ken Marblestone Foundation Chair

Joshua Berger Foundation Operations Manager

Deylie Elkins

Administrative Assistant Foundation

Jane Furth

Director, Annual Campaign & Outreach

Marc Frisch, Long Term Care Resident

Core Values: Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Service. Stewardship.

Giving to Menorah Park is like giving to your family, because we touch almost every family in our community.

27100 Cedar Road Beachwood OH 44122

foundation@menorahpark.org

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Lynn Bercu Krumholz Senior Development Officer

Kate Martin

Special Events & Campaign Coordinator

You can help us plan for tomorrow by making your planned gift today!

MenorahPark.org/donate

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 System, named Ohio’s Most Socially Responsible Hospital by the Lown Institute in 2022, has been providing excellent care to Greater Cleveland since 1837 – regardless of patients’ ability to pay. MetroHealth’s stunning new Glick Center, the region’s most advanced hospital, opened to rave reviews in November 2022. Just weeks earlier, the system opened those who need treatment for mental illness, substance use disorder and other conditions. The $42 million facility is the largest investment in behavioral health in Northeast Ohio in at least 30 years

Interested in helping us build a healthier Greater Cleveland?

Contact: Mary Wheelock

The MetroHealth Foundation, Inc. 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44109 216.778.5665

MetroHealth.org/foundation Year established: 1954

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Executive

Director,

Philanthropy 440-592-1389 | mwheelock@metrohealth.org

Kate Brown President

It’s about hope, equity, and a healthier community.

At MetroHealth, we believe every person in our community deserves access to high-quality care. With vision and innovation, our President and CEO, Dr. Airica Steed—alongside the home—will shape a future dedicated to a healthier community.

Dr. Airica Steed, President & CEO MetroHealth

metrohealth.org

HEALTHCARE IS ABOUT MORE THAN MEDICINE.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN/CLEVELAND (NCJW/CLE)

Mission

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.

Volunteer.

NCJW/CLE’s powerful voice resonates throughout the community. Through social justice, education and community engagement efforts, members work every day to identify and meet the needs in the community.

Becky Meiser Brouman Director of Volunteers, Community & Program Development

rbrouman@ncjwcleveland.org

Vision

NCJW/CLE is committed to working toward understanding and addressing the needs of those most affected by inequity, and advocate for justice by uplifting marginalized voices to create change in our community

Donate financially.

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.

Mindi Axner Executive Director maxner@ncjwcleveland.org

Donate goods.

We graciously accept gently-used women's, men's and children's clothing, home goods, furniture, collectibles and more! Donations support retail operations and other programs.

Donation Drop-offs: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 26055 Emery Road. Suite L Warrensville Hts., OH 44128

To schedule a free furniture pickup, call 216.378.2264.

Donate

We are grateful for the community's support. All donations support NCJW/CLE programs and initiatives.

Cleveland Council’s 2023 Golda Meir Award

Honoring

Dr. Linda Schoenberg

Thursday June 1, 2023 @ 7pm ET Via Zoom

VIP Reception at 6:30pm on Zoom

Linda Schoenberg, VMD, Ph.D, has a passion for helping others. Having lived in Israel for a year and repeatedly visiting over the years, joining NA’AMAT was a perfect fit. She currently serves on both the local and national Boards. She’s certified in mat Pilates and leads Silver Sneakers classes; she leads weekly exercise and Pilates sessions for NA’AMAT members and others interested in being physically fit. In 1988, Linda opened the first feline-only veterinary clinic in Northeast Ohio – Just Cats Hospital. Schoenberg says, “This has all been bashert for me. I do this out of the goodness of my heart. But I also do this a bit selfishly as it allows me to help others while also enriching my own life.” As a member of B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, she is a Torah and Haftorah reader and a member of their Sisterhood. Linda is on the local Board of JNF, a past Board member of Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland, on the Board of the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine, and is a volunteer for Cleveland Jewish Federation. Linda resides in Cleveland Heights. The Golda Meir Award recognizes individuals who display inspirational leadership and compassionate humanitarian values enhancing our Cleveland Jewish community.

Northern Ohio Recovery Association Northern Ohio Recovery Association

Our Mission: Our Mission:

Northern Ohio Recovery Association strives to empower individuals, communities and Northern Ohio Recovery Association strives to empower individuals, and families to support lifestyles of recovery and resilience. We are determined to improve treatment and families to support and We determined to improve treatment and lifestyle opportunities through advocacy for communities within Northeast Ohio. Northern Ohio lifestyle advocacy for communities Northeast Ohio. Northern Ohio Recovery Association provides culturally competent, compassionate, and professional treatment Recovery Association provides culturally competent, compassionate, and treatment services for varying levels of care and is tailored to individualized treatment plans. With a wide variety services for varying levels of care and is tailored to individualized treatment plans. With a wide variety of treatment options and programming, we have something for everyone. To learn more about our of treatment options and programming, we have something for everyone. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.norainc.org or follow us on social media @northernohiorecovery. organization, please visit www.norainc.org or follow us social media @northernohiorecovery.

Our Values: Our Values: Northern Ohio Recovery Association consistently delivers services and treatment Northern Ohio Recovery Association consistently delivers services and treatment opportunities that align with our organizational values of: opportunities that align with our organizational values of: integrity, excellence, self-care, social justice integrity, excellence, self-care, social justice and teamwork. These services help us to achieve our vision of establishing innovative care to support and teamwork. These services help us to achieve our vision of establishing innovative care to support continued recovery of the communities we serve. continued recovery of communities we serve.

Resources Resources

1 400 E. 55th Street

Cleveland, OH, 44103 216-391-NORA

N o O ne R ecovers A lone

Year Established: 2004

Number of Employees: 60

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Is it a substance use crisis? Call 216-391-NORA

Is it a substance use crisis? Call 216-391-NORA

Is it a life threatening crisis? Call 911

Is it a threatening Call 911

Is it a mental health crisis? Text 4 HOPE to 741741, call the crisis hotline

Is it a mental health crisis? Text 4 HOPE to 741741, call the crisis hotline

216-623-6888 or

216-623-6888 or call 216-391-NORA call 216-391-NORA

Interested in Helping? Interested in Helping?

C ontact: Peggy Kearsey

Program Director

(216) 391-NORA | mkearsey@norainc.org

Are you experiencing a crisis? NORA’s Outreach Crisis Team is here for you!

Northern Ohio Recovery Association is a non-profit organization in Northeast Ohio that provides substance use and mental health treatment to individuals affected by these illnesses.

Northern Ohio Recovery Association (NORA) strives to provide an innovative system of care for adults and adolescents struggling with substance abuse and mental health concerns. In addition to our facility located at 1400 E. 55th Street, we have recently developed our Outreach Crisis Team and mobile crisis unit to provide life-saving services to our local communities.

As we continue to provide critical services to all, we encourage you to volunteer or donate to provide us with the resources to change communities.

Anita Bradley, Anita Bradley, MSW, LSW, LICDC – CS MSW, LSW, LICDC – CS President & CEO President & CEO

Major Harrison III Major Harrison III Board of Directors Board of Directors President President

Crisis intervention can give individuals a second chance at life.

North Coast Community Homes

Our Mission:

North Coast Community Homes is a non-profit organization that exists to provide quality housing and resources that support the physical, social, and economic wellbeing of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

GET INVOLVED

• NCCH Golf Classic

Monday, June 12 @ Firestone Country Club

• Race You Home 5k Run | 1-Mile Stroll

Sunday, August 6 | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Registration includes: T-shirt, 5k/1-mile course, refreshments +

FULL DAY ZOO ADMISSION

• Volunteer or Donate

Boundless Journeys Resource Center accepts donations of new/gently used household items and furniture to help NCCH residents with additional resources to promote a healthy home environment.

Get Involved! Contact us to learn more.

Jillian Frazier, NCCH Chief Development O cer

216.365.2613 | jfrazier@ncch.org

14221 Broadway Ave | Cleveland, OH 44125 216.662.1880 | NCCH.ORG

Leading the Way

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO

Registration Includes: T-shirt

5k/1-mile course

Finish Line Refreshments

FULL DAY ZOO ADMISSION

Race You Home for a good causeproviding homes for people with disabilities

The adventure is worth the WILD!

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Chris West President & CEO

North Coast Community Homes

Ron Gross CEO, MGO One Seven NCCH Board Member

Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless

Our Mission: NEOCH exists to eliminate the root causes of homelessness while loving our diverse community through organizing, advocacy, education, and street outreach.

Interested in Helping?

Megan Crow | Director of Communications and Development 216-432-0540 ext. 103 | crow@neoch.org

At NEOCH, we believe in the power of mutual aid to help community members in need. As affordable housing becomes more scarce and the cost of living continues to increase, advocating for those experiencing homelessness is more important than ever. Homelessness is on the rise, which means more adults and children will be forced to live in shelters or on the streets in uninhabitable conditions. They need your support. We couldn’t do this work without you, so thank you for investing in NEOCH!

To make a financial donation, you can mail a check payable to NEOCH to 3631 Perkins Ave, #3A-3, Cleveland, OH 44114 or visit neoch.org/donate

OhioGuidestone

Our Mission:

To provide pathways for growth, achievement, and lifelong success.

Who we are:

We are the state’s leader in community behavioral health.

What we do:

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of prevention services and mental health and substance use treatment to over 26,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across the state.

Why give?

OhioGuidestone has helped generations of people navigate the most difficult times of their lives. Your continuing contribution makes this possible. It supports the state’s leader in providing person-centered, behavioral health care that yields outcomes exceeding national benchmarks. Because of our size and reach, your investment directly improves Ohio’s health.

Donate today at ohioguidestone.org

Brant Russell President & CEO Pete Ippolito Chairperson, Board of Directors

Providence House

Mission statement: Providence House keeps kids safe and families together, embracing them with support to create stability and strengthen communities. Our Crisis Nursery o ers free, voluntary emergency shelter for babies and children through age 12, whose families are experiencing crisis while our social workers provide family preservation services to parents and guardians to help address their specific needs and improve stability. Last year 99% of our families stayed together! We also o er community services that include family education and resiliency programming and provide essential needs items to families.

What’s New:

• We’re planning a Grand Opening Celebration of our new East Campus Crisis Nursery this summer - stay tuned for updates!

• This expansion will help us serve 250 more children and 400+ more families from the East Side and in near-East Side neighborhoods every year

Interested in Helping?

Contact Amy Bahre

Donor Engagement Manager

216.651.5982 | amyb@provhouse.org

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Year Established: 1981

Number of Employees: 60 Top Leadership

Natalie A. Leek Gregory D. Rush Board Chair

Cohen & Company creates The Ronald B. Cohen Forum on Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Cohen & Company recently established The Ronald B. Cohen Forum on Entrepreneurship and Innovation through The City Club of Cleveland, which will host its inaugural event May 19, featuring Eduardo Gonzalez, president of Ferragon Corp. The Forum honors Cohen and his lifelong dedication to entrepreneurship, client care and the accounting profession, according to a news release. Under his stewardship, Cohen & Company has grown into a nationally recognized

accounting and consulting firm with approximately 750 associates in seven states, the release stated.

“Ron has had a tremendous impact on the lives of so many people throughout his career, mine included,” Chris Bellamy, CEO of Cohen & Company, said in the release. “His unwavering commitment to client service, employees, and the community became the foundational principles guiding our firm. He established the path that paved our way

Fisher House to hold BBQ and Banquet

Aug. 12, Roar by the Shore Sept. 2

Greater Cleveland Fisher House will have two annual events this summer to benefit the foundation, which assists the Cleveland VA Fisher House in providing free temporary housing for the families of active-duty service members and veterans while their loved one receives care at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center or other Cleveland-area hospital.

The second annual BBQ and Banquet will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at

the American Legion Post 703 in Parma. The event will include a basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and catering by Mission BBQ.

The Roar by the Shore Mentor-on-theLake Cruise-In car show at Mentor Beach Park will benefit the foundation for the eighth year. The free event will take place Sept. 2 and include a disc jockey, raffles, food and craft vendors.

For more information, visit greaterclevelandfisherhouse.org.

Tickets on sale for 2023 Blossom Music Festival; season dedicated to Maltzes

The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2023 Blossom Music Festival will begin July 1 and continue through Sept. 9 with shows at Blossom Music Center at 1145 W. Steels Corners Road in Cuyahoga Falls.

The 2023 Blossom Music Festival season is dedicated to Milton and Tamar Maltz and The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation, according to the festival website.

July performances begin with the season start, a performance of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, on July 1. From July 2 through July 4, “Salute to America” will feature a mix of patriotic marches, Broadway favorites, an Armed Forces salute and fireworks each night. “Jurassic Park in Concert” is slated for July 7 to July 9, featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing John William’s score of the movie while it plays on the big screen in the amphitheater. On July 15, pianist Nikolai Lugansky will make his Cleveland Orchestra debut with “Romantic Rachmanioff.”

On July 16, “She’s Got Soul” will feature Capanthia Jenkins performing a wide-ranging revue of R&B classics. “Debussy’s La Mer” is scheduled for July 22. On July 23, “Two Pianis: Who Could Ask for Anything More” will feature pianists Jean-Yves Thibaudet

and Michael Feinstein playing music from Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and more. The last performances of the month will feature the Cleveland Orchestra playing the score of “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” while it plays on the big screen from July 28 to July 30.

August performances will include “Sibelius’s First Symphony” from Aug. 5. On Aug. 12, “Mozart in the Meadows” will feature conductor Nicholas McGegan. “An Evening with Audra McDonald” will follow on Aug. 13, joined by the Cleveland Orchestra. On Aug. 19, “Fujita Plays Tchaikovsky” will feature Mao Fujita, who won the silver medal at the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Closing out the month is “Impressions of France and Spain” on Aug. 26.

For September, guests will hear “Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic” from Sept. 1 through Sept. 3. The last show of the series is the Sept. 9 performance of “Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy,” featuring music from the “FINAL FANTASY” game series accompanied by video presentations from the video games.

For more information and tickets, visit clevelandorchestra.com.

to success, and his legacy continues to inspire and set the direction for our firm.”

Cohen’s reach has been felt throughout the accounting industry and Northeast Ohio, being named “One of the Most Influential CPAs” in the 100-year history of the Ohio Society of CPAs, along with many other accolades, according to the release. The forum was established through a gift from Cohen & Company, Ron Cohen’s family, friends and supporters.

CASA’s Kevin O’Boyle Memorial Scholarship Fund accepting applications

Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga County has opened applications for the Kevin O’Boyle Memorial Scholarship Fund for the fall 2023 academic term.

CASA of Cuyahoga County will also hold the third annual Kevin O’Boyle Memorial Event at 5 p.m. June 15 at Saucy Brew Works in Ohio City in support of the fund and program.

The need-based scholarship awarded to

up to four students is open only to former foster youth served by the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services and is limited to educational and job training services provided in Cuyahoga County.

For the application and more information on eligibility requirements, visit cfadvocates.org/scholarship-fund. To purchase tickets for the event, visit bit.ly/oboyle2023.

Gerlach chosen for Emerging Leader Fellowship program

Audrey Gerlach, vice president of economic development and chief of staff for Downtown Cleveland Alliance, is one of 30 industry professionals chosen for the International Downtown Association’s 2023 Emerging Leader Fellowship program.

The Emerging Leader Fellowship program is a week-long experiential program that brings together rising professionals within the urban district management industry. It will take place

from June 4 to June 9 in New York City.

“The success of our Fellowship program underscores how critical this training is to our growing industry,” David Downey, president and CEO of IDA, said in a news release. “This is the only program of its kind created specifically for urban place management professionals. IDA is looking to further illustrate the importance of our industry by elevating leaders with the necessary skills to champion inclusive city building. Professional development remains a hallmark of IDA.”

MAZON to host tours of Hunger Museum

MAZON, a national organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel, will hold a virtual guided tour of The Hunger Museum at 11 a.m. May 25.

Launched in March, The Hunger Museum is a digital exploration into the social and political history of hunger in America, how hunger in the nation was almost ended, and how individuals can band together to do it

again. It utilizes technology to provide a virtual experience in a modern museum space, and is symbolically located in Washington, D.C., near the Washington Monument, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to a release announcing its opening.

The tour is free and open to all, but is geared towards an adult audience. A link to the tour will be provided upon registration.

To learn more, visit bit.ly/3Byxq0L.

Raising Results LLC

Our Mission: You may not have seen our name, but you have seen our results. Our client’s projects have been featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and on local news stations. Raising Results is a quiet partner who keeps the focus on our clients.

Our team collaborates to grow philanthropy through strategic development planning.

Our comprehensive capital campaign experience includes higher education master planning, academic libraries, performing arts auditoriums, hospitals, and historic properties. We work alongside our clients as they craft a vision, ideate with a design team, and engage donors throughout renovation or construction.

We Are A Trusted Partner.

• Donor-centered. Projects and campaigns tailored create a conversation with donors.

• Results-driven. Our relationship-based approach delivers collaborative achievements.

• Learning-oriented. We share reliable and emerging best practices within philanthropy.

• Integrity. AFP’s Donor Bill of Rights and CFRE standards guide our engagements.

Ready to Raise Your Results?

Contact: Christine Kohls, CFRE, MBA

AFP Master Trainer, Principal 216-272-8633 | christine@raisingresultsllc.com | raisingresultsllc.com

PO Box 23195

Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

216-272-8633

raisingresultsllc.com

Year Established: 2018

Christine Kohls, CFRE, MBA AFP Master Trainer, Principal

Lenora Inez Brown, MBA, MFA Executive Advisor

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Recovery Resources

Partners in health. Partners in hope. An a liate partner of the MetroHealth System

Our Mission:

We help people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug, and other addictions.

What’s New:

The annual Run for Recovery, hosted by our Associate Board, is once again taking place this year at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Saturday, August 12. This signature community event is an opportunity to move for something that matters – whether that is for health, recovery, or in memory of a loved one. More than 200 runners and walkers come together to raise funds in support of our mission of providing hope and help for people struggling with mental illness and addiction. To find out more and register, go to: www.recres.org/runforrecovery.

Join Us! Contact: Ethan Krasnow, Philanthropy, Gifts & Grants Manager ekrasnow@recres.org

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Seona Goerndt, President & CEO Adam Bechler, Chair, Board of Directors

Upcoming Events:

June 25, 2023

Recovery Benefit Concert at Music Box Supper Club

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SCAN

August 31, 2023

International Overdose Awareness Day

Cleveland Public Square

September 23, 2023

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Daniel Lettenberger-Klein, Chief Executive Officer Aaron D. Marks, President, Board of Directors

Our Mission:

At Stewart’s Caring Place, we provide a caring, relaxed environment to those of all ages touched by any phase or stage of cancer. We offer supportive programs and services at no cost for everyone. These programs and services range from holistic care to fitness classes, support groups, counseling, nutrition support, family programs, wigs and beauty programs and more.

3501 Ridge Park Drive Fairlawn, OH 44333

330-836-1772

stewartscaringplace.org

info@stewartscaringplace.org

Butterfly Gala 2023

Stewart's Caring Place is currently celebrating it's 20th Anniversary this year! As we look back at the 20 years of growth, we proudly celebrate thousands of individuals and families we have helped through difficult times.

The Butterfly Gala is held each year under a gorgeously decorated tent in the backyard of a Stewart’s supporter. This intimately styled event, which includes valet, dinner, live entertainment and an auction, is attended by community leaders, supporters and friends of Stewart's Caring Place. Please consider supporting Stewart's Caring Place by sponsoring the event, donating an auction item or attending the gala. Your generosity will provide direct financial support to help continue delivering quality programs and services.

Spirit Award Recipient

Mimi Surloff, Founder, Stewart's Caring Place

August 26 5:30

Tickets pm

https:bit.ly/Butterfly-Gala-2023

Our Mission:

The Centers fights for equity by healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals and families to reach their full potential.

The Centers’ Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is one component of the Whole Person Integrated Care Model and is considered to be an important part of an ideal Behavioral Healthcare System. This service is designed to rapidly engage individuals in a pre-crisis phase to avert decompensation and the need for a higher level of care. It can also respond during the post-crisis phase to ensure ongoing engagement, support, and care coordination. BHUC serves as an access point for individuals with urgent behavioral health needs and navigation hub to intra-organization and community resources and services.

The Cleveland Orchestra

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 brings thousands of families and friends together at Blossom and Severance. Next up: Northeast Ohio’s favorite summer tradition at Blossom in July and August! The summer season features time-honored musical favorites, contemporary classical, Broadway, film scores, and Beethoven’s triumphant Ninth Symphony. For fans near and far, The Cleveland Orchestra continues to release new concert performances on our digital home, Adella.live, and new audio recordings on all streaming platforms.

We invite you to be a champion for music by making your donation today.

Interested in Helping?

Jane Hargraft | Chief Development O cer 216-231-7520 | jhargraft@clevelandorchestra.com

Be a Blossom Champion!

The grass between your toes. The sunset over the pavilion. The feeling when you find that perfect spot on the Lawn to settle in.

That’s what Blossom is all about.

These special moments are possible thanks to caring music lovers who support the music.

gift today!

11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 216-231-1111

clevelandorchestra.com

Year Established: 1918

Number of Employees: 140+ sta members, 100+ full-time musicians

Top Three Areas of Support:

Cash/Check/Credit Card gifts to the Annual Fund

Estate/endowment gifts

Underwriting/Sponsorships for concerts and programs

André Gremillet Richard K. Smucker

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Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change. This mission centers our vision for Northeast Ohio to be a place where all people experience dignity and justice, free from poverty and oppression.

Using the power of the law, Legal Aid improves safety and health, promotes education and economic security, secures stable and decent housing, and improves accountability of justice systems. Through our free civil legal services, we help people overcome barriers to opportunity and build paths to stability.

What’s New:

With community support, Legal Aid grew to serve 21,700 people through nearly 8,000 cases last year – 4,000 more people than the year before! We:

• Prevented evictions/involuntary moves in 89% of relevant cases

• Secured safety in 97% of relevant cases

• Removed education barriers in 100% of relevant cases

• Reduced debt in 81% of relevant cases

Legal Aid is the only organization of its kind in the region. With supporters like you, we can continue to extend justice and protect the rights of our neighbors. Your generosity allows us to provide critical legal services at no cost to our clients – thank you!

Join Us! Contact:

Melanie Shakarian, Esq., Director of Development and Communications

216-861-5217 | Melanie.shakarian@lasclev.org

“Justice,

you shallpursue.

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Colleen Cotter, Esq. Executive Director

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

WE RISE TOGETHER: In celebration of 150 years, The University of Akron is in the midst of its We Rise Together campaign, a $150 million campaign to raise the University and its students to unprecedented heights by lifting up its people, elevating this place, and living up to our promises.

n Our cherished community of alumni, friends, business partners, and community members are rising to the challenge and investing in the future of UA. Through your generosity, in fiscal year 2022, The University of Akron Foundation provided $11.4 million to UA toward our mission, including $4.7 million from endowments for scholarships, professorships, lectureships, internships, and facilities, as well as $6.7 million in other focused funds.

undation

n The University of Akron Foundation recently received a $20 million commitment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to transform The University of Akron Polsky Building into a downtown arts and academic destination.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Together we rise higher. Please visit www.uakron.edu/giving to learn more about how you can help The University of Akron and its students reach their highest potential or scan the QR Code below to give today!

For more information, contact Kimberly Zebedis at 330-972-2819.

DISCOVER A WAY TO GIVE AND RECEIVE Secure your future and the future of generations of UA students with a charitable gift annuity.

n A charitable gift annuity is a great way to make a gift of cash or appreciated assets to support The University of Akron, while also receiving the security of fixed payments for your lifetime.

n You can make an even greater impact on The University of Akron by designating your charitable gift annuity to an existing or new endowment fund that will create a lasting legacy at UA.

n With current payout rates at a decade high your payments could be.

, now is the time to find out just how high

n To learn more, contact Kimberly Zebedis at 330-972-2819.

Kim Cole Vice President, Advancement Executive Director, UA Foundation Office: 330-972-7608

Cell: 330-221-6053

kimberly@uakron.edu

Kimberly Zebedis

Executive Director,

Center for Gift and Estate Planning Office: 330-972-2819

Cell: 330-803-3861

kzebedis@uakron.edu

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution © 2023 by The University of Akron – uakron.edu/eeo

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 driving solutions for mobility from poverty to prosperity. The organization has a dual strategy:

1. Providing support and connection to essential services for immediate crisis relief

2. Strategic investment in innovative solutions aimed at the structural and systemic barriers causing crisis and disparities in the first place

Anyone needing help may call United Way 211, their free and confidential information and referral service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. For more information, visit unitedwaycleveland.org or follow @UnitedWayCLE across social media platforms.

Upcoming Events:

Humanitarian Speaker Series - May 25 United Way Family Day at the Zoo - June 10

Community Conversations - June 15 For registration information, contact kunger@unitedwaycleveland.org.

Interested in Helping?

| 216-436-2197

Moving from poverty to prosperity

Sharon Sobol Jordan President and CEO Paul Dolan Board Chair

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

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Rosskamm honored at Alzheimer’s Association Celebration of Hope gala

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland area chapter honored volunteer Barbara Rosskamm of Gates Mills at its Celebration of Hope gala May 4 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.

Rosskamm of Gates Mills was honored with the Champion Award in recognition of her decades of leadership and involvement in the organization’s cause. As a social worker by trade, Rosskamm has advocated for providing high-quality care to the families served by the Alzheimer’s Association, according to a news release. Her involvement has included seven years as board director and gala co-chair.

“Barbara is a wonderful partner to the Alzheimer’s Association, and her passion for our mission over the years has shown

countless families that they are not alone,” Cheryl Kanetsky, interim executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association, said in the release. “We are so grateful to her dedication and are looking forward to celebrating her efforts.”

The event included a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, mission moments and a dessert reception featured chocolatiers and confectioners from throughout Northeast Ohio. Proceeds will support Alzheimer’s Association initiatives, including free care and support, research and advocacy, the release stated.

The event raised $580,000, according to Katie Kirby, Ohio Director of PR and communications.

Alzheimer’s Association offers events around area

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland area chapter will host several in-person education programs throughout May on topics ranging from warning signs of dementia to tips for approaching difficult conversations about memory concerns. The programs, being offered free to the community, are:

• 10 Warning Signs from 1 to 2 p.m. May 24 at Highland Heights Community Center at 5827 Highland Road in Highland Heights

• Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 10 to 11 a.m. May 31 at Shaker Heights Public Library at 16500 Van Aken Blvd. in Shaker Heights

• 10 Warning Signs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 31 at Willoughby Hills Community Center at 34500 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills.

Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

“This month’s education programs answer many

questions about Alzheimer’s and dementia, whether you’re looking for prevention tips, guidance on approaching difficult conversations about memory concerns or seeking new ways to connect through each stage of the disease,” Mary Ertle, program manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland area chapter, said in a news release. “Please join us at one of these programs to learn more about how the Alzheimer’s Association can be there for your family.”

Wilson-Domer named president, CEO of Planned Parenthood

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Erica Wilson-Domer was named next president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio.

Through a unanimous board of directors vote, Wilson-Domer’s tenure will start July 1, according to a news release. Her appointment follows the recent announcement of president and CEO Iris E. Harvey’s retirement after a 12year affiliation with Planned Parenthood – five years as an affiliate board member and seven years as CEO. She will continue to serve as the president and CEO through the end of June.

In her role, Wilson-Domer will lead Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio’s commitment to finding new and creative solutions on how to best deliver services to thousands of Ohioans. She will support the organization’s coalition-building and public-private partnership activities, including working to enshrine abortion access within Ohio’s constitution, as well as identifying opportunities to strengthen access to Planned

Parenthood of Greater Ohio ’s health centers and lessen health inequities while bolstering the organization’s ability to combat political attacks that threaten Ohioans’ abilities to seek medical care, according to the release.

“I am thrilled and humbled to become Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio’s next President and CEO,” Wilson-Domer said in the release. “This is a critical time for our communities. There is so much at stake, including our reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. It is my honor to take the helm of our crucial organization and work with our powerful team at this pivotal moment in our history while we enhance access to health care, expand our services, and achieve our vision for health equity.”

For the past two decades, Wilson-Domer has been a partner and leader with PPGOH, beginning her tenure with the organization as a board member for Planned Parenthood of Stark County and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio, as well as a community leadership council chair in Stark County. She later joined the organization full time, moving from vice president of finance to chief financial officer and most recently to chief strategy and transformation officer. As chief strategy and transformation officer, she led Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio’s reinstatement into the Title X funding program, the release said.

“Erica brings an unparalleled knowledge of our organization and Ohio’s political climate as well as an astute strategic vision for the future,” Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio board chair Susan Quinn said in the release. “Our talented search committee, led by Stephen Keyes, JD, heavily invested in this process to find a superb candidate who could strategically develop our business for the future, enhance its sustainability, lead and support its culture, expand its credibility and gravitas both internally and externally, pursue transformational initiatives, and advocate for and form strategic alliances.”

Wilson-Domer is a graduate of Kent State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Master of Science degree in accounting. Before joining Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, she worked in the healthcare sector, including at AultCare and Alliance Community Hospital.

“As I transition into retirement next month, I am confident Erica is ready to lead our crucial organization and powerful team at this pivotal moment in our history,” Harvey said in the release. “Facing attacks to their reproductive freedom and even democracy itself, Ohioans more than ever need leaders who understand what is at stake and are committed to the fight to protect their rights. I know Erica to be that leader.”

Barbara Rosskamm of Gates Mills is honored with the Champion Award at the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland area chapter’s Celebration of Hope gala. | Submitted photos Barb and Brad Sacks presented the gala.

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Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Our Mission: Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is a nonprofit workforce development organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. For over 40 years Y.O.U. has served teens and young adults ages 14-24 living in under-resourced areas 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-su ciency 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:

Y.O.U. partners with over 100 local organizations to provide summer jobs and internships experiences for youth. New this year, we’re o ering construction, manufacturing, urban forestry, marketing and IT academies as part of the summer jobs program. Youth can learn while they earn and explore future careers before they finish high school. The 13th Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational, hosted by the Cavs legend, will take place July 17 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.

Contact: Missy Toms, VP, Advancement

216.566.5445 | mtoms@youcle.org

216.566.5445 Youcle.org

Craig Dorn, President & CEO James Hardiman, Chair of the Board

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"Ever since I was younger, I wanted to be in IT.

"Ever since I was younger, I wanted to be in IT. II didn't believe I could do it, I thought it was just so didn't believe I could do it, I thought it was just so hard to do. But doing hard to do. But doing the young adult program, I the young adult program, I saw my dreams come together.

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