Giving Guide 2024

Dear Readers,

Introducing the 2024 CJN Giving Guide

KEVIN S. ADELSTEIN Kevin@cjn.org

Inside these next 66 pages, you’ll nd the 2024 edition of the Cleveland Jewish News’ annual charitable Giving Guide. With the past tax season behind us and well into another tax year lled with opportunities to give back and make a di erence, we are thrilled to present this comprehensive guide designed to inspire and facilitate your charitable endeavors.

In these pages, you will nd a curated selection of charitable organizations and initiatives making a meaningful impact in our community and beyond.

Now more than ever, the spirit of generosity and

compassion is crucial in creating a brighter future for all. With Jewish causes and the Israel-Hamas war at the forefront of our minds, let us all recognize the many causes worthy of our consideration for giving back. Whether you’re passionate about supporting education, health care, social justice or environmental conservation, there’s a cause in this guide that aligns with your values and interests.

We believe giving is not only a privilege, but also a responsibility, and we are proud to play a part in facilitating connections between donors and organizations working tirelessly to address pressing societal challenges. By coming

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together and giving back, we can create positive change and build a more equitable and compassionate world for future generations – l’dor v’dor – from generation to generation. I hope that inside these pages, you learn about new organizations and causes in our close-knit Northeast Ohio community, and you feel inspired to give back and make a di erence as well.

A Cleveland Jewish News Advertising Special Section

Kevin S. Adelstein is publisher and CEO of the Cleveland Jewish News and president of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company.

A KidAgain -Northern Ohio

Our Mission: A Kid Again fosters hope, happiness, and healing for families raising children with life-threatening conditions through year-round, cost-free, group events that we call Adventures. Adventures are designed to help keep these families social, active and positive as they face the daily challenges that come from critical illness. Brothers, sisters and parents are always included, because when a critical illness diagnosis is delivered, the lives of the entire family are changed forever. Adventures, provide these special families with happy memories that will last forever.

What’s New:

Adventure Awaits!

Registration for our most anticipated Adventure of the year is o cially open! On Sunday, June 23, we are taking our families on a Cedar Point Adventure, and we are counting down the days until it's here! If you are an Enrolled Northern Ohio Family, head to our Family Facebook Page to access the link to register! www.facebook.com/groups/nohfamilies. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved with this Adventure, email us at northernohiochapter@akidagain.org! Attention Golf Fans!

You can support the Northern Ohio Chapter of A Kid Again while enjoying the thrill of the Kaulig Companies Championship this July! Purchase your Tickets Fore Charity tickets for just $25, and $20 comes directly back to A Kid Again for future Adventures. Get your tickets now and make a di erence for local families raising children with life-threatening conditions! Learn more on our website at a akidagain.org.

Join us for a WILD good time at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Adventure! Saturday, October 12 we’ll be hosting a run walk in the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo. For more information, visit our website at akidagain.org/event/clezoo24

Interested in Helping?

For more information on A Kid Again, how to become an Adventure Guide, enroll a family, or donate, please go to www.akidagain.org or call 330.405.5437

Contact: Christine Bucknell | 234.380.2170

A Kid Again exists to foster hope, happiness and healing for families

You can help kids get back to childhood faster.

Thanks to donors like you, we were able to help Andrew beat lymphoblastic leukemia and get back to childhood as quickly as possible. Your gift of 100% kid-dedicated care helps provide the therapies, treatments and breakthroughs so kids can make the most of every moment. Because the greatest gift you can give a child is more time.

Donate now at akronchildrens.org/donate.

American Red Cross of Northern Ohio

Our Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human su ering 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:

Important changes to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines regardingblood donations mean more LGBTQ+ community members are now eligible to donate blood. Under the new guidelines adopted by the Red Cross last year, donors are now asked a standardized set of eligibility questions, regardless of sexual orientation, sex, or gender. In addition, deferrals that previously restricted gay and bisexual men from donating have now been lifted and eligibility is decided on a case-by-case basis.

Interested in donating blood?

Visit redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800 RED CROSS to schedule a donation appointment. Or download the Red Cross blood donor app.

216-431-3010

redcross.org/noh Year Established: 1881 Number of Regional Employees: 300

FROM HOME FIRES Helping to Keep Families Safe

More than 2,100 lives have been saved through the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. The initiative to make homes and families safer by installing free smoke alarms and helping residents develop escape plans began more than 30 years ago, thanks in part to the generosity and passion of the late Sam Miller, a past CJN Lifetime Achievement Award winner. While the Red Cross and its partners install smoke alarms year-round, a focused three-week event known as Sound the Alarm this spring in the Northern Ohio Region resulted in more than 700 homes and 1,530 residents made safer, as volunteers and partners installed nearly 1,850 smoke alarms.

Visit soundthealarm.org/noh for information on volunteering to help, or to request smoke alarms for your home. Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of serious injury or death in a home re by half. To support the Home Fire Campaign, visit redcross.org/donate.

Our Mission

Beech Brook

At Beech Brook, we believe all children deserve the chance to grow up in safe and healthy families with the support they need to reach their full potential. We work with over 8,000 children and families each year to provide trauma-informed mental health services, early childhood and parent education, comprehensive sex education, and foster care to help all children and families thrive. Today, we are breaking the cycle for thousands of children and families in Northeast Ohio, building stronger families each year, healing troubled children, supporting parents, and planting seeds of hope for a brighter future.

What’s New

We recently relocated our headquarters from Pepper Pike to Garfield Heights. Despite this change, our commitment to our staff, clients, families, and community remains unwavering. Our services will continue uninterrupted, including our work in schools, homes, and the Family Center at the Carl B. Stokes Social Services Mall, as well as other regular service locations. We are dedicated to serving our community and helping children and families thrive!

Interested in Helping?

Contact Heidi Lang, Senior Director, Development hlang@beechbrook.org | 216.831.2255, ext. 2240

Donating property is one way to benefit organizations

LYDIA KACALA lkacala@cjn.org

When the topic of charitable giving arises, many people may think of donating money to an organization that focuses on their mission to help people or better society in its speci c niche. While that is a common way that people participate in gift giving, there are other ways that people can donate to an organization they feel a connection with.

Organizations often need volunteers that give their time. An organization, depending on its mission, can also accept charitable gifts of property.

People can give their property, whether that’s the land or physical items they own, to organizations, Stella Dilik, chief development o cer at the Western Reserve Land Conservancy in Moreland Hills, told the Cleveland Jewish News.

“You can give gifts of real property,” she said “So in-kind contributions or gifts of real property could be land, it could be a home, it could be contents of a home, equipment, vehicles.”

While these gifts can be accepted, the organization may

have to go through a process before it’s able to o cially take ownership of the gift of property, she explained. For example, at the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, donations of land or homes must be vetted through a committee of its board of trustees.

As the organization goes through the process to review the donation, it may nd there is no use for the piece of property and deny the donation, she said. A donation of property can be denied for many reasons.

Gifts may be denied, especially by smaller organizations, if they’re overly “labor intensive” for the organization to “realize a gift from,” Dilik said. e organization might not have the manpower to handle all of the tasks that are required by certain properties in a timely fashion.

After the organization decides it can’t handle the gift of property, it will “graciously decline” the o er, recommending the donor take another course of action, she said. If the donor still wishes to give to the organization, it may be recommended that they sell the piece of property they were hoping to donate and give the proceeds from the sale to the organization instead.

“Recently we had somebody say, ‘I have a vehicle that’s worth a couple thousand dollars, would you be willing to take it’ and we graciously declined,” Dilik said. “We encouraged that person to sell the vehicle and give us the proceeds of the sale, should they wish to do that. But we’re

“You can give gifts of real property. In-kind contributions or gifts of real property could be land, it could be a home, it could be contents of a home, equipment, vehicles.”

Stella Dilik

not sta ed in a way where we can accept lots of gifts of property that we don’t have a purpose for keeping.”

Gifts of property can be preserved, being turned into a park or other form of preserve, instead of being sold to reinvest the proceeds into the organization’s mission, as well, she explained. If the land has a high natural resource value, this may be the course of action taken.

“If somebody has the intent of conserving their land because they don’t want it to be developed and they don’t have heirs that will ful ll their wishes, then oftentimes they would contact an organization like ours we would conserve it,” Dilik said.

Join NORA as we launch a campaign to raise $3.5 M for the construction

of sixteen residential buildings

Did you know? 8.7 million children in the U.S. live with at least one parent with a substance use disorder.

These homes will serve as havens for families seeking recovery, allowing them to stay together as they rebuild their lives. By providing safe, supportive, and secure housing, we empower individuals to focus on their journey to sobriety without the added burden of separation from their loved ones.

Your generosity will help us build a brighter future, offering a lifeline of hope to those in need. Thank you for standing with us in empowering lives and transforming communities.

Dilik

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

Major M Harrison III Board O cer – President

Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau

Our Mission:

Bellefaire JCB is an innovative organization that provides exceptional care, education, and advocacy to enhance the emotional, physical and intellectual well-being of children, young adults and families in the Jewish and general communities.

What’s New?

Back to School Supply Drive: August 11, 2024 – This annual event helps ensure that more than 1,600 students who participate in Bellefaire’s school-based counseling program can start the new school year o well-equipped and ready to succeed!

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association Bowl for Kids’ Sake: November 3, 2024 – JBBBSA matches youth with positive adult role models, creating meaningful relationships and providing high-quality mentorship services.

Holiday Gift Drive: December 8, 2024 – This annual event provides nearly 1,500 gifts to youth in Bellefaire’s diverse range of programs, including foster care, residential and outpatient counseling, and homeless and missing youth.

Contact Information

Leora Lanzola, Director of Development

216.320.8585 • lanzolal@wingspancg.org

Bellefaire JCB

info@bellefairejcb.org

Number of Employees: 750

Bellefaire JCB

As the mental health crisis continues to increase among our children and teens, Bellefaire JCB is working hard to meet the growing needs of our community. Serving more than 26,000 youth and families annually, Bellefaire offers the hope of a better future through more than 25 programs including:

Residential Treatment

Outpatient and School-Based Counseling Programs

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY)

Homeless and Missing Youth Program

Adoption and Foster Care

Jewish Day School Counseling

Telehealth Services

Monarch Center for Autism

JDN Early Childhood Education

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters

Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS)

Bellefaire’s Annual Fund campaign is vital to filling critical gaps in funding including:

• transporting youth to therapeutic afterschool programs

• answering crisis calls

• providing innovative technology for students with autism

• delivering critical mental health and education services to the most at-risk children and youth

But we can’t do it without YOU! YOU make it POSSIBLE.

Contact: Leora Lanzola, Director of Development 216.320.8585

Adam G. Jacobs, Ph.D., President

Je rey A. Lox, LISW-S, ACSW, Executive Director

Mission Statement: The City Club of Cleveland creates conversations of consequence that help democracy thrive. For more than 100 years, our speakers - more than 7,000 in total, from sitting heads of state to local community activists - have answered un ltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience. We are the place where speakers and ideas are challenged and tested, where citizen voice is prized, and where our community grows stronger. In the midst of declining civic engagement, we remain committed to being a “citadel of free speech” and to ensuring there will always be a home for civil, civic dialogue. More info: cityclub.org

What’s new: Now in Playhouse Square, we are accessible to more people who participate in dialogues with authors, thought leaders, politicians, innovators and activists. We expand access by providing free tickets to schools throughout our region and through our free livestream and broadcast. Every year, more than 20,000 people participate in conversations of consequence that help democracy and our community thrive. We are in the midst of our Guardians of Free Speech campaign which is helping to cover the construction costs of our new home and to build an endowment that will ensure the City Club is here for generations to come. Find out how you can become a Guardian of Free Speech and help support civic dialogue in Playhouse Square.

Organization Information: 1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216) 621-0082 cityclub.org

Become a Guardian of Free Speech!

Gi Planning Powers the Discoveries of Tomorrow

“There are a lot of areas in which we have a need for funding, including atrial fibrillation and sudden death research. Many of our studies could use this type of unrestricted funding for high-risk, high-reward research. It’s an amazing gi .”

Cleveland Clinic cardiologist on the estate gift of Carmen Paradis, MD, and her husband, Brian McGrath, to support cardiac research and patient care at Cleveland Clinic.

Together, we can create your legacy and shape the future of healthcare. Call 216.444.1245 or email giftplanning@ccf.org

—MINA CHUNG, MD

Cleveland Foundation

Our Mission:

Through the generosity of donors, the foundation improves the lives of residents of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking and providing leadership on vital issues.

What’s New?:

Join us to hear more about what’s next for the world’s first community foundation at the 2024 Cleveland Foundation Annual Meeting Presented by KeyBank on Thursday, July 18. Lillian Kuri will deliver her first state-of-thecommunity address as president and CEO and share more about the foundation’s strategic direction as we work with our community toward a vibrant Northeast Ohio where no Clevelander is left behind. Tickets are free and available starting June 11 at ClevelandFoundation.org.

216-861-3810

www.clevelandfoundation.org 6601 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Leadership Team

Lillian A. Kuri President and Chief Executive O cer Constance Hill-Johnson Board Chairperson

Cleveland Metroparks

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 or focus on initiatives like the Trails Fund, which helps expand and maintain the trail experience across the Emerald Necklace. 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 your tax-deductible gift today.

Interested in Helping?

Bisi Mikleus Director of Development

Brian

North Chagrin Reservation

Cleveland Leadership Center announces new president, CEO

Rebecca “Becky” Ruppert McMahon was named the next president and CEO of the Cleveland Leadership Center, the organization announced on May 2.

Marianne Crosley, who held the position for 14 years and announced her intent to transition out of the role in December 2023, will transition out at the end of July, according to a news release.

“During my years at the Leadership Center, I had the opportunity to meet and work alongside so many inspiring community leaders and challenge them to drive positive change in Northeast Ohio,” Crosley said in the release. “… I am grateful for the time I’ve spent with CLC and look forward to seeing the organization continue to grow under Becky’s leadership.”

During her tenure, Crosley saw signi cant expansion of leadership programming, growing the organization to serve almost 2,000 leaders annually, and launching the Endowment Fund, the release said. With her guidance, Cleveland Leadership Center’s initial existing agship programs, Leadership Cleveland, Cleveland Bridge Builders, Campus Cleveland and Look

Up To Cleveland have seen expanded impact on the region, the release said.

Crosley also introduced programs including OnBoard Cleveland, Advanced Leadership Institute and Legacy Leaders, according to the release. In addition, she launched two annual events, the Spark: Grit to Great leadership conference and the Accelerate: Citizens Make Change civic pitch competition. Accelerate has become a region-wide event that fosters creative growth and supports emerging social entrepreneurs who have ideas to make a di erence in Cleveland, the release said.

“Marianne’s innovative leadership has reached across multiple generations to expand the impact of CLC and its alumni within the

community,” Bill Caster, Cleveland Leadership Center’s board chair and president of Gries Financial Partners in Cleveland, said in the release. “Under her guidance, CLC has become known as a place where leaders are inspired to drive change and where civic entrepreneurs are welcomed to launch their ideas to improve the community. She has built numerous collaborative partnerships – and did so as a humble, unsel sh leader determined to drive impact across Northeast Ohio.”

McMahon currently holds the position of CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Foundation. She has held leadership positions in banking and higher education, and her civic involvement has included serving on the boards of First Federal Lakewood, the Rainbow Babies and Children Foundation, Lake Ridge Academy and the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, the release said.

During her tenure at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, she led the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic plans for both the association and its foundation, which elevated both organizations’ visibility and impact across

Northeast Ohio and beyond, according to the release. She was a member of Cleveland Leadership Center’s Cleveland Bridge Builders class of 2008 and Leadership Cleveland class of 2018, according to the release.

“Although we are sad to see Marianne leave, we are excited to welcome Becky to our organization,” Caster said in the release. “Becky’s success as a dynamic leader running a large, highly respected organization, in addition to her track record and belief in the importance of forming a community of trust with sta and other stakeholders, position her as the ideal candidate to advance CLC into the future.”

Cleveland Leadership Center provides collaborative leadership training, civic education and connections to leaders of all ages, empowering them to identify and take action on issues that resonate with them and positioning them to become change agents in the community, according to the release.

Kevin S. Adelstein, publisher and CEO of the Cleveland Jewish News and president of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, is a member of the 2017 class of Leadership Cleveland.

prosper. And for that privilege, we thank you.

Crosley McMahon

Cleveland State University Foundation

Mission statement

The Cleveland State University Foundation exists to help CSU fulfill its vital role across the region. We engage individuals, companies and institutions throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond with the resources to support both our students and the work of the University.

What’s new?

We are incredibly proud of what we’ve recently been able to accomplish thanks to our donors and the committed team at CSU and the CSU Foundation.

• Donors funded 2,052 scholarships totaling $9.7 million.

• Of the students who received scholarship support, 42% were first-generation students.

• Over 200 students who were near the end of their college careers but at risk of dropping out because they could no longer a ord tuition earned their degrees thanks to our Last Mile scholarships.

• And 5,871 CSU students and community members received assistance through Lift Up Vikes!, CSU’s food pantry and resource center.

Contact information

Julie Rehm | Executive Director, CSU Foundation | Vice President, University Advancement 216.523.7275 | j.rehm@csuohio.edu

www.supportcsu.org

Laura Bloomberg CSU President

Karen White Chair, CSU Foundation Board of Directors

Cleveland Zoological Society

Our Mission:

The Cleveland Zoological Society is Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s nonprofit advancement party that raises philanthropic support for the Zoo. The Zoo Society is governed by a Board of Directors and is an independent 501(c )3. Zoo Society donors have contributed nearly $100 million toward zoo operations, conservation projects and capital improvements since 1998. Philanthropic priorities include animal care, capital improvement projects and maintaining the zoo’s national leadership role in educational programming, research, and positive animal health and welfare standards. We are committee to engaging donors in zoo programs and initiatives or greatest impact for our community. Individuals, foundations, and corporations can support our work in many ways.

What’s New?:

Save the date for our annual fundraisers:

Twilight at the Zoo presented by KeyBank – Celebrating 30 years on August 2 with Cleveland’s summer music tradition!

Tails + Cocktails presented by The Ste ee Family – July 10 & November 7

Annual speaker series featuring experts from the Zoo on a variety of subjects.

Join Us! Contact:

3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109

Year established: 1957

Number of employees: 19 full-time, 2 part-time

Leadership Team

Sarah Crupi Chief Executive O cer

Andrea Ponikvar, Director of Advancement 216-635-3323 | ponikvar@clevelandzoosociety.org Invest in

Christine Myero Board of Directors, Chair

The Cleveland Zoological Society is proud to raise philanthropic funding for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s programs, operations, and projects.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation- Northern Ohio

Our Mission: The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Join our local IBD community at one of our events this year!

4700 Rockside Rd Suite 425 Independence, OH 44131 216-524-7700

crohnscolitisfoundation.org/chapters/neohio

Chapter Staff

Contact: Dawn Stock Manager Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement 646-265-0369 dstock@crohnscolitisfoundation.org Interested in Getting Involved?

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF

Amy Washington

Sr. Executive Director Dawn Stock Manager-Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

MONDAY, THE 12TH OF AUGUST AT 1PM BEECHMONT COUNTRY CLUB

IBD Learning: Cleveland

Toast of The Town TBD

Northern Ohio Awareness Week Virtual

1-7, 2024

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Community College Foundation

Mission: To provide resources for advancing student success

Our Mission: To provide resources for advancing student success at Cuyahoga Community College and to transform the lives of

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation

Our Mission:

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

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 serves. Our vision: To ensure Tri-C has the resources needed to help every student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.

What's New:

What's New:

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

needed to help every student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.

Tri-C Foundation’s largest campaign in history has surpassed its $50 million goal. The Skills to Succeed Campaign aligns with regional needs and challenges, to connect everyone to more opportunities.

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

Tri-C Foundation’s largest campaign in history has surpassed its $50 million goal. The Skills to Succeed Campaign aligns with regional needs and challenges, to connect everyone to more opportunities.

The campaign is having immediate impact on students and the future of the community, with 90% of funds already in use. The balance will invest in long-term strategies. Contributions are still urgently needed to address students’ most critical needs, especially scholarships and student emergency funds. Learn how you can help at tri-c.edu/skills-to-succeed-campaign

Philanthropy fuels our vision for a future where every student, in every program, in every ZIP code, is empowered to achieve their full potential. Philanthropic investment in these three pillars helps bring this vision to life:

The campaign is having immediate impact on students and the future of the community, with 90% of funds already in use. The balance will invest in long-term strategies. Contributions are still urgently needed to address students’ most critical needs, especially scholarships and student emergency funds. Learn how you can help at tri-c.edu/skills-to-succeed-campaign

•Student Support removes barriers to success through financial support and scholarships, resources, and personal connections.

•Future of Work ensures our education and training prepares students for the jobs of the future.

•Pathway to Success partnerships ensure access to Tri-C for everyone, and creates pipelines to post-college career or educational success.

Expanding Opportunities.

700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-987-4868

700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-987-4868

700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-987-4868

ww w.tri-c.edu/give

www.tri-c.edu/give Year Established: 1973

ww w.tri-c.edu/give Year Established: 1973

700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-987-4868

Year Established: 1973

Year Established: 1973

www.tri-c.edu/give

Advance Futures, Transform the Region Strategic Priorities:

• Student Experience

• Student Experience

• Student Experience

Advance Futures, Transform the Region Strategic Priorities:

www.tri-c.edu/give Year Established: 1973

• Student Experience

www.tri-c.edu/give Year Established: 1973 Lou Joseph Megan O’Bryan

700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-987-4868

Advance Futures, Transform the Region Strategic Priorities:

Advance Futures, Transform the Region Strategic Priorities: • Student Experience • Workforce focus on in-demand careers in healthcare, information technology and manfacturing

• Workforce focus on in-demand careers in healthcare, information technology and manfacturing

• Workforce focus on in-demand careers in healthcare, information technology and manfacturing

Leadership

Year Established: 1973 Leadership

Year Established: 1973 Leadership

• Workforce focus on in-demand careers in healthcare, information technology and manfacturing

Leadership

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Your legacy gift to create scholarships for Tri-C ® students invests in their skills to succeed.

students invests in their skills to succeed.

Contact Melanie Majikas at 216-987-4868 with questions.

Tri-C has partnered with FreeWill to o er free online tools to help you explore planned giving options that o er a ractive tax and payment benefits for donors and their loved ones, achieving your personal and philanthropic financial goals. Contact Melanie Majikas at 216-987-4868 to learn more.

Tri-C has partnered with FreeWill, a free online tool that guides you through creating a legally valid will. It’s easy to use and takes tri-c.edu/plannedgiving 216-987-4868

Lou Joseph Megan O’Bryan

Michael A. Baston Megan O’Bryan

Lou Joseph Megan O’Bryan

Michael A. Baston Megan O’Bryan

Lou Joseph Megan O’Bryan

Baston President Cuyahoga Community College

Megan O’Bryan President Tri-C Foundation

Our Mission

To empower individuals and communities by providing opportunities for all to read, learn, create and connect.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving and inclusive Cuyahoga County where all residents benefit from and are inspired by Cuyahoga County Public Library’s innovative resources, services and programs.

What’s new?

The CCPL Foundation supports Library programs and initiatives in the areas of early childhood literacy, family engagement, student success, workforce development, and digital equity and inclusion.

Contact info

Address: 2111 Snow Road / Parma, Ohio 44134

Phone: 216.749.9475

Email: foundation@cuyahogalibrary.org

Web: ccplfoundation.org

Created in 2002, the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation exists to raise financial resources in support of Cuyahoga County Public Library’s mission and to elevate awareness of the Library’s critical role in the community.

FREE ISN’T FREE.

Top leadership

Tracy Strobel President, Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation CEO, Cuyahoga County Public Library

M. Neal Rains Chair, Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation

Emerald Development and Economic Network, Inc. (EDEN)

EDEN’s mission is to provide housing solutions to people facing the challenges of housing insecurities and homelessness. EDEN recognizes that housing is a basic right of all people and is the first step in helping them transform their lives. We envision that homelessness will be brief and rare, and that every person will have a safe, secure place to call home. We believe housing serves as a foundation to build stable lives, advance independence, and fulfill aspirations.

What’s New?

n In 2023, EDEN provided housing assistance to 4,623 households/8,089 individuals. That means more than 8,000 people were NOT homeless in 2023 because of EDEN.

n 1,109 women received nightly shelter at Norma Herr Women’s Center—Cuyahoga County’s primary shelter for women seeking a safe place to sleep.

n One of the most pressing obstacles faced by our participants is their experiences of pronounced poverty, as they typically have very low (or no) incomes.

n The majority of EDEN participants live with disabilities, including severe mental illness, substance use disorders, physical impairments, or a combination of disabilities.

Our Mission is Worthy of Your Support

Contact: Judi Engel

Director of Fund Development & Communications

216-961-9690

Year Established: 1991

Number of Employees: 189

Top Leadership

216-634-0187 | jengel@edencle.org

Receive our announcements: jacq@edencle.org

seen it happen. Steady jobs

Elaine Gimmel Executive Director

Judi Engel Director of Fund Development & Communications

24th Race for the Place to raise funds for The Gathering Place

ABIGAIL PREISZIG

apreiszig@cjn.org

The Gathering Place will hold its 24th annual Race for the Place on June 2 at Beachwood Place.

In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day, the 5K and 1-mile walk will provide an opportunity to raise money to support the free programs and services o ered at e Gathering Place to help children, teens,

adults, families and friends cope while on the cancer journey, according to a news release.

“Participants tell us, ‘the hospital saved my life, e Gathering Place saved my soul,’” Michele Seyranian, CEO of e Gathering Place, said in the release.

“Race Day gives us the special opportunity to celebrate all of those we’ve had the privilege to walk with on their individual cancer journey.”

e event is expected to draw more than 3,500 participants with a fundraising goal of $425,000 which directly funds the free services o ered at e Gathering Place, with locations in Beachwood and Westlake, including children and young

adult programming, art therapy, nutrition and exercise classes, support groups and education.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., the day of the race. Family activities, including face painting, games and music, begin at 8 in Celebration Village. A National Cancer Survivors Day ceremony begins at 8:45. e race starts at 9 on George Zeiger Drive, with the award ceremony at 10:30.

“It is because of the amazing generosity and engagement of the community that we can continue to help everyone who walks through our doors as they face a life altering cancer diagnosis, we cannot thank them enough, without them, there is no us,” Seyranian said.

WHAT: The Gathering Place’s 24th annual Race for the Place WHEN: 9 a.m. June 2, registration opens at 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Beachwood Place, 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood TICKETS & INFO: $30 5K registration; $25 1-mile registration. For details and registration, visit racefortheplace.org, call 216-595-9546, or visit The Gathering Place at its Beachwood or Westlake locations: The Arnold & Sydell Miller Family Campus, 23300 Commerce Park, Beachwood, OH 44122; The Sandy Borrelli Center, 25425 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145.

All Faiths Pantry 2nd Wheels for Meals Cruise-In June 5 at Yorktown Lanes

The second annual Wheels for Meals Cruise-In will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. June 5 at Yorktown Lanes in Parma Heights.

is is a free event open to everyone. ere will be a 50/50 ra e, door prizes and music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Attendees should bring a nonperishable food item or

paper product to donate to All Faiths Pantry. Proceeds will support the grocery delivery program to older adults and others with mobility challenges in the community, according to a news release.

A partner of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, All Faiths Pantry has been delivering groceries at no cost to the homes of low-income older adults in Old Brooklyn, Parma, Parma

OUR MISSION: Young Entrepreneur Institute equips K-12 students with an entrepreneurial mindset and skills for the future by training and supporting educators and o ering hands-on experiential learning opportunities for students.

WHAT’S NEW: Stop by our signature polka dot Young Entrepreneur Market tent at the following markets to visit some of our young entrepreneurs. Students participate free of charge and keep all their pro ts.

• North Union Farmers Markets at Shaker Square, Crocker Park and Legacy Village

• Geauga Fresh Farmers Market

• Chardon Family Market

• Willoughby Outdoor Market

Do you know a young entrepreneur looking for a selling experience? Visit youngentrepreneurmarket.org for more information.

Want to get involved?

Contact Katy Nozar, Director of Development at knozar@us.edu

Heights and surrounding communities for over 17 years, the release said.

For more information visit allfaithspantry.org or call 216-469-4329.

Yorktown Lanes is at 6218 Pearl Road.

Last year, Young Entrepreneur Institute supported over 500 educators from approximately 400 schools and educational organizations in Northeast Ohio. Our student programs reached nearly 4,000 children in grades K-12.

Young Entrepreneur Institute at University School 2785 SOM Center Road Hunting Valley, OH 44022 216.831.2200

Leadership

Ilene FrankelKaty NozarGreg Malkin Executive Director Founder, Advisory Director of DevelopmentCouncil Chair

Seyranian

Brandon Edwin Chrostowski Founder, President and CEO

“Every human being regardless of their past has the right to a fair and equal future.”

ABOUT EDWINS

EDWINS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit restaurant and training program. We provide a fair and equal future to formerly incarcerated men and women with tuition-free education in culinary arts and hospitality management.

Your support is used for our education and life skills programming including books, uniforms, classroom supplies, case management, free housing for our students, professional instruction, industry certification tests, and more.

Friends of Breakthrough Schools

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to provide Cleveland area scholars with an education that empowers them to lead lives full of impact and opportunity. Our network of schools center joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a community of learning where all students thrive. At Breakthrough, we are committed to providing scholars with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to excel at learning and citizenship from kindergarten through eighth grade promotion. We are committed to the success of every child.

JOIN US:

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LEARN MORE:

For information on donations and planned giving contact, Tim Mann - Senior Advancement O cer (216) 373-2604 tmann@breakthroughschools.org 3615 Superior Avenue, Suite 4403D Cleveland, OH 44114

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Our Vision: We believe in the power of education to ignite change and strengthen the Cleveland community. Breakthrough Public Schools achieves this vision by fostering a love of learning, a sense of belonging, and an appetite for excellence within our youth. We empower scholars to reach their full potential, becoming learners and leaders equipped with the tools necessary to impact their communities and the world.

About Us: Breakthrough Public Schools is a nonprofit organization operating free, open to all public charter schools in the city of Cleveland. We currently serve about 3,000 scholars in grades K-8 across 5 campuses, all in high-need neighborhoods throughout the city. And, after 8th grade, our dedicated Beyond Breakthrough team provides guidance, support, and resources to over 2,700 alumni on the pathway to their career.

Take a look: https://bit.ly/FOBOurWhy

Enjoy this brief video showcasing teacher Mr. Cottingham and our student scholar, Ryan. Donate. Advocate. Volunteer.

Susan Ertle President Friends of Breakthrough Schools

Andrew McRae CEO Breakthrough Public Schools

Top Leadership

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Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio

Our Mission: Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. has been serving the local community for more than 100 years. While most people recognize Goodwill as a retail thrift chain, that is only a portion of the Goodwill mission. Goodwill works to empower people on their journey to independence through the sale of goods, which supports employment programs and family services. Goodwill has 30 outreach programs serving a 10-county area in Ohio and West Virginia. Last year alone, nearly 17,000 people were served through Goodwill’s mission programs.

What’s New:

Engage with Goodwill in a variety of ways

Support Goodwill through a financial donation. Monetary gifts make a direct and immediate impact on Goodwill’s mission programs and can be made online at GoodwillGoodSkills.org/donate. Engage with Goodwill by voluntee ring or participating in special events. The agency hosts two community breakfasts, o ne in May and another in October. Host a Lunch and Learn event. Goodwill will partner with area groups or businesses to offer presentations. Consider a donation drive. G oodwill can provide turnkey tools to have your business or community group operate a donation drive.

Interested in Helping?

Contact the Marketing Department, info@goodwillgoodkskills.org

Cleaning out? Donate to Goodwill and change a life for GOOD.

Donating and shopping at your local Goodwill helps thousands in our community. Last year alone, nearly 17,000 people were helped through job training, parenting programs, rape crisis services and much more.

Year Established: 1918

Number of Employees: 750

Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio, Inc.

Anne Richards President and CEO

Katie Spahnie Board of Directors Chairperson

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:

This February, the Science Center celebrated the completion of the Cleveland Creates Gallery, presented by the Sherwin-Williams Company. This groundbreaking new exhibit encapsulates the innovative spirit of the city that lies just outside the museum’s doors. The gallery features real-life representations of STEM professionals from across Northeast Ohio, along with interactive elements that explore sensors, data, remote robotics and more. As a permanent addition, Cleveland Creates will motivate thousands of creative, critical thinkers to become the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Your support will allow us to keep generating exhibits that inspire curiosity and ingenuity.

Interested in Helping?

Contact Liz Conway | Vice President of Development (216) 696-4260 | conwayl@glsc.org

TODAY’S CURIOUS CHILDREN ARE TOMORROW’S LEADERS

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

Great Lakes Science Center programs engage learners of all ages, boost the confidence of those underrepresented in the STEM fields, and create the next generation of science leaders.

Your gift will inspire the critical thinkers, dreamers and innovators of tomorrow.

GreatScience.com/donate

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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 CWO4 Stanley Krysiak, USNR, Retired, Memorial Golf Outing is held each Armed Forces Day. This year’s 10th anniversary event is May 18, at Briardale Greens Golf Course.

• Our 3rd Annual BBQ and Banquet will be held August 17 at the American Legion Post 703, in Parma.

• The annual Roar by the Shore Cruise-In car show will take place August 31 at Osborne Park in Willoughby.

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 or other local hospital.

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.

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Tara Camera Executive Director Theresa Major First Vice President, Fundraising

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity

Mission

Seeking to put God’s love in action, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity brings people of all faiths together to build homes, communities, and hope. By working in partnerships to eliminate substandard housing, we enable families and volunteers to improve lives.

What’s New?

FREE DONATION PICKUP: Donate gently used household items, furniture, or building materials that you no longer need. Call 216-429-3631 or visit clevelandhabitat.org to schedule a pickup and we will collect items from your porch, garage, or driveway for free!

CARS FOR HOMES: Donate your old car to sponsor a home for eligible families in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties. Call 1-877-277-4344 or visit clevelandhabitat.org to learn about our Cars for Homes Program.

JOBS: Visit our website to apply to any of our vacant positions if you are excited to work for an organization that supports the local community.

Interested in Helping?

(216) 429-1299

clevelandhabitat.org Year Established: 1987

Contact: Peggy Sobul, Chief Development O cer psobul@clevelandhabitat.org | 216.970.0477 | clevelandhabitat.org 2110 W 110th St. Cleveland, OH 44102

John Litten, President and CEO

Peggy Sobul, Chief Development O cer

Flexible Loans for Real Life.

HFLA promotes economic self-sufficiency and financial justice but providing access to fair lending options that allow people to take control of their financial position. www.interestfree.org

Interest-free loans address personal emergencies, educational needs, and support for small businesses. HFLA has increased lending options to include an auto loan and debt consolidation.

HFLA strives to create a dignified lending process that is Accessible, Affordable, Fast, and Fair. HFLA of Northeast Ohio was founded in 1904 when 5 local men pooled together $501.

we have 5 employees and $1.2 million lent to residents in Northeast Ohio. Your donation will add to the legacy of interest-free lending in Northeast Ohio.

A loan from HFLA addresses a financial emergency and improves overall financial health. As a credit reporting agency, an individual can increase their credit score as they repay their loan interest free. Staff works with borrowers to successfully repay their loan and help them get back on the path to achieving financial security.

Cleveland Metroparks celebrates opening of Mastick Road Connector Trail

The Mastick Road Connector Trail opened to the public on April 25, improving the connection between the city of Fairview Park and the Rocky River Reservation. e trail measures one-third of a mile long and 10 feet wide, and is expected to help connect more than 3,700 Fairview Park residents in the surrounding area, according to a news release. e trail can be accessed near the intersection of Eaton and Mastick roads, and people can travel into the reservation toward the intersection of Mastick Road and Valley Parkway. e trail was constructed by the Schirmer Construction Company of North Olmstead and cost $2.3 million.

“Enhancing strategic connections to our communities is at the heart of Cleveland Metroparks mission and uplifts the quality of life for residents of Northeast Ohio by fostering connections to nature,” Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian M. Zimmerman said in the release. “ ese accomplishments are a testament to the strong civic partnerships throughout the region.”

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, said in the release, “Cuyahoga County is committed to creating a more connected and vibrant community for all. e opening of the Mastick Road Connector Trail is a vital link between our cities and provides greater access to our outdoor spaces. We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Metroparks on this e ort, which not only enhances our multimodal vision for the county but also encourages more people to enjoy the natural beauty of our region.”

Fairview Park Mayor Bill Schneider said in the release, “ e Mastick Road Connector Trail is another example of positive collaboration with the City of Fairview Park, Cleveland Metroparks and the county, which has created a

better quality of life for the region. We look forward to the future and celebrating the beauty of our natural assets with all parties for many years to come. Special thanks to the sta from Cleveland Metroparks for their work getting this project to this point.”

e trail was constructed in two segments around the bridge. Cleveland Metroparks received a $500,000 grant for the trail through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Clean Ohio Trails Fund toward the project, and Fairview Park secured $125,000 in grant funding for the trail crossing atop Mastick Hill from Cuyahoga County Community Development Block Grant funding.

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course to celebrate 100-year centennial

The Cleveland Metroparks’ Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Brecksville will hold a celebratory golf outing for its 100-year centennial on May 24.

e 18-hole outing includes lunch, two drink tickets, dinner and a swag bag for the event. Teams are made up of four golfers, and tickets cost $500 per team.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams and trivia winners. Awards will be presented following the post-round which also includes a dinner, dessert and cash bar.

A maximum of 36 teams are allowed, and registration will close at 9 p.m. May 19. Late entries could be accepted depending on availability.

Golfers should arrive by 8 a.m. for registration and warm-up. Tee o will begin at 10.

e golf course is at 9445 Brecksville Road.

For more information, visit shorturl.at/djpvU.

A bicyclist rides downhill on the new Mastick Road Connector Trail, which opened to the public on April 25 between the city of Fairview Park and the Rocky River Reservation. | Photo / Cleveland Metroparks

Feeding our communities’ future

OUR APPROACH TO HUNGER RELIEF LEADERSHIP

Hunger Network, a grassroots hunger relief organization, works in the Greater Cleveland community to bring awareness and support for those with food insecurity. Our commitment to fighting hunger comes through our multitude of services and passionate volunteers who help guide our vision that no one goes hungry and no food goes to waste.

By listening to our communities’ needs, we provide culturally relevant foods with dignity and compassion. Hunger Network is the second-largest and most efficient distributor of emergency food in Greater Cleveland, and the first recovery network in Ohio to use a phone-based app to focus on minimizing food waste and maximizing our community’s access to safe and nutritious food options.

HUNGER CENTER PROGRAM

Hunger Network coordinates a distribution consortium of over 70 pantries and hot meals sites across Greater Cleveland. In 2023, our pantries fed more than 500,000 individuals, the majority of which were among the most vulnerable in our community - 26.9% under the age of 17.

FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM

Food Rescue’s corps of 550+ volunteers has completed over 26,000 donation transports since the program’s inception in 2018. In total, the program has kept over 5.5 million pounds of good food from ending up in landfills. This has equated to over 10.5 million pounds of carbon emissions mitigated from the atmosphere, and over 4.6 million meals provided to our neighbors in need.

JULIE M. JOHNSON CEO, HUNGER NETWORK

JOE DOSE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Year Established: 1995 Number of Employees: 13 4415 Euclid Avenue, Suite 110 Cleveland, OH 44103 (216)619-8155 help@hungernetwork.org

Ideastream Public Media

Mission Statement: 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?

In 2024, Ideastream launched Northeast Ohio’s only 24/7 jazz service – JazzNEO. Featuring local hosts Dan Polletta, Dee Perry and John Simna, JazzNEO highlights every genre of this American art form and showcases artists from the region’s jazz scene. Tune in to JazzNEO on 90.3 HD-2 or listen online at jazzneo.org.

Sound of Ideas Community Tours are back! Ideastream’s local weekday radio show, Sound of Ideas, is taking the conversation to the community, visiting locations throughout the region to discuss topics that matter most to residents. Know our next stop by visiting ideastream.org/ newsletter and subscribing to The Daily Frequency.

Interested in Supporting?

Contact

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

Nancy Sinning | Director, Individual Giving and Communications | 216.647.6172 | nsinning@ideastream.org

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

ideastream.org

Year Established: 2001 Number of Employees: 167

Lori Marks | Sr. Director, Foundation and Corporate Support | 216.916.6284 | lmarks@ideastream.org Become a Member! Visit ideastream.org/donate, or call 216-916-6100.

Kevin E. Martin, President and CEO

David D. Legeay, Board Chair

Our Mission: Jed Taxel died of rare cancer in 2017 at age 39, six months after his initial diagnosis. The Jedi Rare Cancer Foundation is his legacy. Our mission and sole commitment is funding innovative research, convening leaders, and building collaborations that translates into lifesaving treatments for rare cancer patients. Rare cancer is not rare: one in four cancers are considered ‘rare cancer.’ Together, we will END rare cancer.

What’s New?New Hope for Rare Cancer Patients: The Jedi Rare Cancer Foundation has committed to raise $5 Million over 5 years for Cleveland’s Case Comprehensive Cancer Center’s CURE: The Rare Cancer Initiative, a comprehensive, innovative e ort to transform rare cancer research and save lives. Your generous donation is an investment in ending rare cancer as we know it.

Save the Date: Wine for Life, October 18, 2024, in Cleveland: Enjoy an evening of fine wines and delectables at our second annual wine “pull” and tasting benefiting the foundation’s support of Case CCC’s CURE: the Rare Cancer Initiative. donate.jedicancerfoundation.org/wine4life

We Invite You to Learn More: Harmony Knutson | President harmony@jedicancerfoundation.org | jedicancerfoundation.org

PO Box 683501, Park City, UT 84068 202-256-4133

jedicancerfoundation.org

Year Established: 2021

Rare cancer is not rare: more than one in four are diagnosed as ‘rare cancer.’ By joining together with the JEDI Rare Cancer Foundation to support CURE: The Rare Cancer Initiative at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, you are funding innovative research that accelerates scientific discovery, resulting in lifesaving treatments for people with rare cancer.

More healthy survivors, less family heartbreak. Your generous donation is an investment in ending rare cancer as we know it. Together, we will END rare cancer.

Mark Taxel Chairman and CEO

Harmony Knutson President Leadership Team

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

For more than 120 years, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland has created the critical scale necessary to drive meaningful social change and provide relief in times of crisis in ways no one person or organization could do alone. As Jewish Cleveland’s hub for innovative solutions and collaborative services, the Federation is able to change and improve lives in Cleveland, Israel, and around the world.

For more information, contact Rachel Lappen, Chief Development O cer 216-593-2841 | rlappen@jewishcleveland.org

Following the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, hatred for the Jews has exploded beyond record levels. We must continue to combat antisemitism through education and advocacy. We must continue to enhance our local security. And we cannot do it without your help.

Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive Cleveland, OH 44122

216-593-2900

JewishCleveland.org

Jack,

Daniel N. Zelman BOARD CHAIR

Erika B. Rudin-Luria PRESIDENT

Our Mission:

JumpStart Inc.

Jumpstart has been transforming communities for 20 years by providing capital, services and connections to unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship. As a nationally recognized economic development nonprofit organization, JumpStart empowers entrepreneurs at every stage of business development, helping them go further, faster. Startup founders and small business owners that work with JumpStart have greater access to the resources needed to grow their businesses, creating more jobs, retaining local talent and fostering economic stability for Greater Cleveland.

What’s New:

This year JumpStart celebrates 20 years of providing Greater Cleveland with entrepreneurial support services and economic impact.

JumpStart also welcomed a new CEO, Julie Jacono, a Northeast Ohio executive whose innovative approach enhances JumpStart’s legacy and harnesses new opportunities for community impact.

Lastly, JumpStart launched two new accelerator programs for early-stage, Ohio-based software and health tech startups.

JumpStart’s work is resourced through public partnerships, charitable giving and corporate sponsorships. JumpStart is grateful for the support of its donors who help to ensure every entrepreneur, regardless of their background, has access to the capital, services and connections needed to succeed.

Join Us! Contact: Mary Paxton - Senior Director, Advancement (216) 363-3409 | mary.paxton@jumpstartinc.org

Thank you for 20 Years of Support!

JumpStart is a non-profit organization that provides free services to local startups and small businesses. We meet entrepreneurs where they are, surrounding them with the people and resources they need to succeed.

Your support helps create the opportunities that strengthen our communities.

Donate now at jumpstartinc.org/supporters.

Julie Jacono Chief Executive O cer Lorne Novick Chief

Lake County Free Clinic

Mission: Lake County Free Clinic exists to address the unmet healthcare needs of the residents of our community through the provision of quality medical and dental care.

What’s

New:

Volunteer: LCFC is looking for dentists and physicians to donate 4 hours a month to give health Run: Run for the Health of It 5k: Join us July 12, 2024, at Lake Metroparks Jordan Creek Park in Concord

Learn more: Call 440-352-8686 to schedule a tour and learn how you can save lives Want to get involved? Email us at info@lakefreeclinic.org or call 440-352-8686.

Leket Israel

Our Mission: For over 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, Israeli farmers continue to struggle while the vulnerable populations are unable to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables. This Shavuot, help Leket Israel purchase agricultural produce from farmers for distribution to those who need it most.

$180 = Box of Israeli grown fruit and vegetables for 11 families shavuot.leket.org/en/

Visiting Israel? Join Leket Israel in the fields to glean fresh vegetables, support a farmer with their harvest 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 | VP of Overseas PR & Development

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

www.leket.org/en

Experience Israel in a New Way

Leket Israel rescues nutritious surplus food and donates it to Israel’s most needy, serving over 330,000 people per week, through its network of 296 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.

Thisisanoutdoorhands-onactivitysuitableforallages.

For more information contact: michelle@leket.org

Joseph Gitler Founder and Chairman

Gidi Kroch CEO

Unique Volunteering Opportunity

Vitamix Corporation, Vitamix Foundation pledge $3.4M to end hunger

Vitamix Corporation, and its philanthropic arm, the Vitamix Foundation, have committed $3.4 million in product donations and grant funding over the next seven years to enhance the knowledge, availability and enjoyment of whole food nutrition for children and families by 2030, according to a

e pledge follows Vitamix and the Vitamix Foundation being selected to join the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, the release said. e challenge aims to accelerate investment in, and progress toward, ending hunger and reducing diet-related diseases by 2023. Vitamix is among numerous organizations from public, private, and nonpro t sectors supporting the challenge, the

programs: Nourishing Beginnings, a Cleveland-based program through Case Western Reserve University; FLiPRx Produce Prescription Intervention, a Washington, D.C.,-based program through the Children’s National Hospital; the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative; and the creation of the Hunger, Nutrition & Health Action Collaborative, a program through the CDC Foundation, the release said.

Vitamix also operationalized the call-toaction, and has made over 170 donations in 2024 so far, providing more than 20% of donated products directly to families and children through partner organizations, the release said.

“We are proud to be selected as a partner to this critical White House initiative aimed at improving access to a ordable, nutritious food,” Steve Laserson, Vitamix CEO, said in the release. “Advocating for the advantages of whole-food nutrition has been part of the company’s DNA since its founding over a century ago. We are eager to share our deep knowledge of whole-food eating to bene t

It costs Project Hope for the Homeless $43 per person per night to provide individuals without a home with a safe place to sleep, basic needs, and one-on-one life-changing care and guidance.

On average, more than 80% of our guests successfully transition in just more than one month to housing or treatment.

To learn more, scan here or visit us at projecthopeforthehomeless.org

After joining the challenge in February, the Vitamix Foundation has already awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to the following

“Like the Vitamix Corporation, prioritizing whole-food nutrition to enhance health and wellness is central to our vision, and this year marks the Vitamix Foundation’s 10th anniversary,” Natalie Haynes, executive director of the Vitamix Foundation, said in the release. “After a decade of dedicated e ort and relationship building, we saw this as an opportunity to deepen our commitment to a cause so vital to the health of mothers, children and their future generations. All people deserve access to healthy and culturally-centered food, and I couldn’t be more optimistic that by working together with other mission-aligned organizations we can achieve the White House’s goal to end hunger by 2030.”

Shoes and Clothes for Kids celebrates grand opening of new facility

Shoes and Clothes for Kids, a nonpro t organization in Cleveland that provides new shoes, school uniforms, clothes and school supplies to children in need at no charge, celebrated the grand opening of its new facility on May 6 at 15500 S. Waterloo Road.

e new 14,203-square-foot facility will enable the organization to enhance and expand its impact, reaching more students, supporting more teachers, and connecting more families in need with life-transforming services, according to the grand opening invitation.

On its Facebook page, the organization expressed gratitude for the people who

attended the grand opening event. “ anks to everyone who came out to see our new home!” the statement said. “ e dock was packed with supporters, friends, and community members. We were so happy to show o our new space and continue help a community in need.” e facility is the former home of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and will combine a grocery store-like food pantry with other nonpro t services, including SC4K, the Cleveland Jewish News previous reported. SC4K will begin providing access to shoes, clothes and school supplies directly to families using other services at the resource center.

Lev LaLev Orphanage, Netanya, Israel

Mission statement

Lev LaLev Fund’s mission is to provide orphaned and disadvantaged children in Israel with a nurturing Home, education, therapeutic support, and a strong sense of belonging. We aim to break the cycle of abuse and neglect, fostering selfesteem, resilience, and independence. By creating a loving family environment, we ensure each child receives the tools and opportunities needed to thrive personally, academically, and socially, enabling them to become confident, compassionate individuals who contribute positively to their communities and carry forward the values of kindness, integrity, and heritage.

What’s new?

At Lev LaLev, we’ve recently welcomed numerous children from the South who faced displacement, o ering them a loving home and stability. Excitingly, we’ve inaugurated an Emergency Shelter, providing temporary refuge for boys and girls until permanent accommodations are secured. Additionally, we’ve established a Post-Trauma Center tailored for girls who’ve undergone psychiatric hospitalization, o ering specialized therapeutic support to help them heal and reintegrate positively. These new initiatives underscore our ongoing commitment to addressing the diverse needs of vulnerable children, ensuring they receive comprehensive care, support, and opportunities for a brighter future.

Interested in helping?

Contact: Chavi Weiss, Director of Development

845.367.7130 ext. 102 • chavi@levlalev.com • www.levlalev.com

3 College Road, Suite 101 Monsey, NY 10952

www.levlalev.com

Year established: 2006

Number of Employees: 4

Top Leadership

Gavriel Rosenberg

Executive Director

Chavi Weiss Director of Development

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?

INTRODUCING

THE HEALTH EQUITY CLE FUND

Cleveland is at the center of a nationwide health equity crisis. And, with your help, we’ll be at the center of national solutions.

• The least livable city in America for Black women.

• A 24-year di erence in life expectancy between Shaker Heights and Buckeye— just two miles apart.

• Cleveland is the second poorest large city in the U.S.

Through the Health Equity CLE Fund, you can help each person in our community be well while we build a more equitable system together—one that can serve as a national model. The Health Equity CLE Fund will provide resources that close gaps in healthcare access and community funding.

Learn more and become a part of the health equity solution.

The MetroHealth Foundation 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109 (216) 778-5665 metrohealth.org/foundation

We develop philanthropic resources and relationships to advance the MetroHealth System’s goals of health, healthy communities, and health equity for all. Year established: 1954

TOP LEADERSHIP

Kate Brown President Dr. Al Connors Board Chair

Drink Local Drink Tap to host 4 Miles 4 Water walk/run June 8

The local nonpro t Drink Local Drink Tap will host its 11th annual 4 Miles 4 Water walk/run the morning of June 8 in the Flats East Bank of Cleveland.

Drink Local Drink Tap, headquartered in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, aims to educate about clean water and build equitable solutions for making it more accessible worldwide. Founded in 2010, over 50,000 people now have access to clean water and 17,000 have sanitation as a result of Drink Local Drink Tap’s water infrastructure projects in Uganda, according to its mission statement. With the help of Cleveland-based volunteers, the organization has also removed over 16,000 pounds of trash through beach cleanups and engaged over 22,000 young people in doing so.

e walk/run will raise funds for clean water, as 4 miles is the average distance 2.1 billion people walk daily to collect often unsafe water, according to a news release from the organization. Since 4 Miles 4 Water began in 2014, close to 4,000 people have run and walked approximately 15,000 miles to raise awareness about the world water crisis, the release said.

e 4-mile run, 1-mile walk and virtual 4-mile run all begin at 9:30 a.m., and the youth fun run (100- and 200-meter dash) begins at 10:45.

e course starts on the Flats East Bank and goes along the Cuyahoga River. Registrants can run 4 miles or walk 1 mile on a paved route.

e event is a family-friendly and leashed-dog-friendly event, the release said.

Race awards and medals will be given to category winners and all participants, respectively. Brunch and beverages will be available for purchase. Pre- and post-race activities will keep the celebration going until noon.

e $35 registration fee for adults, or $15 for those ages 17 and under, directly supports sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Uganda – where Drink Local Drink Tap works on clean water and sanitation projects in various districts of the country. e youth fun run is free.

Participants are encouraged to start a team, join a team, set a goal and fundraise. Registration is at 4miles4water.org.

Lakeland Foundation receives $400K anonymous gift

e Lakeland Foundation received an anonymous gift of $400,000 to support Lakeland Community College’s Margaret Zelina Nursing LPN to RN Assistance Fund. e fund was established in 2021 to support licensed practical nurse students as they work to become registered nurses in the nal two semesters of the nursing program at the college, according to a news release.

“ e Lakeland Nursing Program is honored and grateful to receive this generous gift,” Connie Bowler, the colleges nursing program director, said in the release.

“Gifts that help students to overcome challenges and allow them to persist in their educational endeavors are powerful. is gift will help many students reach their goal of becoming a registered nurse and help

to strengthen the nursing care within our community.”

Eligible students can receive assistance with costs covering child care, transportation and equipment in addition to any scholarships or grants they may have received.

“ is gift is a true testament to Lakeland’s renowned nursing program, and speci cally our generous donor’s interest in supporting LPN’s transforming their lives by becoming registered nurses,” Greg Sanders, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of e Lakeland Foundation, said in the release. “ e Lakeland Foundation is honored and humbled by this extremely generous gift in memory of Margaret Zelina.”

Six join Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation board

e Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation, a supporting organization of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children, recently appointed six new trustees to its board. ey are Brittan Berry of Bratenahl, Karen Eagle of Chagrin Falls, Georgianna (Gigi) Kates of Pepper Pike, Satricia Rice of Concord Township, Sandra Sta ord of Chagrin Falls and Sandra Ammendolia Treppo of Shaker Heights.

“ ese amazing new Trustees are accomplished, passionate about Rainbow and eager to engage in the work of our foundation,” Danielle Weiner, president of the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation, said in a news release. “ ese women have diverse backgrounds and skill

sets, and we feel fortunate that they are willing to share their time and talent with us. We rely heavily on our Trustees to assist with advocacy, fundraising, and the management of our endowment. We also look to members of our foundation to take on meaningful leadership roles during their time with us, and we feel con dent that this group of women will make a signi cant impact.”

Stacey Edwards of Chagrin Falls will serve as president of the foundation for 2024-25. She will be joined by Karen Greco of Hunting Valley, vice president advocacy; Becky Heller of Pepper Pike, vice president development; Erin Reif of Chagrin Falls, vice president marketing; Amy Foti of Orange, vice president secretary; Meltrice Sharp of

Lyndhurst, vice president treasurer; Richelle McCoy of Solon, vice president trustee; and Gail Stein of Chagrin Falls, vice president.

“I feel honored and humbled to have had the opportunity to lead this dynamic, talented, and diverse group of committed women as we work to improve the lives of children in our Northeast Ohio community and beyond,” Weiner said in the release. “Our trustees are passionate volunteers, and I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with them as stewards of the Foundation.”

For more information, visit UHhospitals.org/RBCF.

Laura’s Home to provide resources to children in need

e Pathways program at Laura’s Home will provide children with physical, educational, emotional and spiritual activities to aid in their healing as summer vacation approaches.

“Some children experience homelessness as a result of domestic violence in the home, or due to barriers of their parents’ health,” Katie Skizenta, family ministries supervisor, said in a news release. “ ere are shared impacts of trauma that we help each child recover from.”

support from sta , o campus eld trips and more through the program, according to the release.

Children can receive tutoring, access to mental health resources, daily activities,

“Because of Pathways, mothers at Laura’s Home are able to focus on their own coursework and counseling, knowing that their kids are not just in safe hands, but

growing alongside them,” Linda Uveges, CEO, said in the release.

From now through May 31, e City Mission is participating in a $100,000 matching gift to support the program, the release stated.

For more information, visit bit.ly/4dIFXjU.

Leading Change, Breaking Barriers.

Milestones Autism Resources is THE go-to resource for autistic individuals, families, and professionals in Ohio.

THE FREE ENGLISH & SPANISH HELPDESKS

served 900+ people in 2023 across the state. It is Ohio’s most valued and reliable resource for referrals, services, and the latest information about autism.

THE MILESTONES TRAINING TEAM

used the latest research-backed practices and information to reach 1200+ people in 2023, conducting impactful sessions for The Cleveland Police, MetroHealth, Cleveland.com and more.

brings together 1,200+ professionals, families and autistic individuals to Northeast Ohio for world-class speakers, networking and support. THE MILESTONES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

milestones.org

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

Mission

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

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

NCJW/CLE is committed to working toward understanding and addressing the needs of those most affected by inequity and advocating 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 - Friday 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.

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

Donate

North Coast Community Homes

North Coast Community Homes

North Coast Community Homes

Our Mission:

Our Mission:

Our Mission:

North Coast Community Homes is a non-profit organization that provides housing and resources that support the physical, social, and economic well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

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.

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.

It's basic, everyone needs a home!

It's basic, everyone needs a home!

We provide homes in our communities for people who really need them - people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

We provide homes in our communities for people who really need them - people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

More than just the structure, our homes meet our residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, and are at the heart of every decision we make. Their well-being is central to our mission. It gives us - and our residents - purpose

More than just the structure, our homes meet our residents' physical, emotional, and social needs, and are at the heart of every decision we make. Their well-being is central to our mission. It gives us - and our residents - purpose

Get Involved! Contact us to learn more.

Get Involved! Contact us to learn more.

Jillian Frazier, NCCH Chief Development O cer 216.365.2613 | jfrazier@ncch.org

Jillian Frazier, NCCH Chief Development O cer 216.365.2613 | jfrazier@ncch.org

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO

Registration Includes: 5k/1-mile course | T-shirt | Finish Line Refreshments FULL DAY ZOO ADMISSION

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Proud to partner with JFSA to serve our residents needs.

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 dif cult 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

Practice Mindfulness

Express Gratitude

Take a few minutes to meditate, take a yoga class or do some breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce stress.

Think about what you’re thankful for—like supportive family and friends, a safe home, or even a beautiful day. Or nd something to celebrate, like a recent accomplishment. Consciously practicing gratitude may reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

Seek Help

Whether it is for yourself or someone else, seek help from OhioGuidestone’s wide scope of services.

Make A Gift

Generosity impacts our health and well-being in so many positive ways. It boosts mood, self-esteem and our immune system. It also reduces stress, anxiety, and blood pressure. The associated feel-good chemicals can help reduce aches and pains and help us sleep better, too!

First Tee – Cleveland celebrates grand opening of activity center

First Tee – Cleveland’s Woodworth Activity Center celebrated its grand opening on May 2 with a celebratory rst putt.

e center in the Cleveland Metroparks’ Washington Reservation adjacent to the Washington Golf Course at 3883 Washington Park Blvd. in Newburgh Heights will serve as a hub for teaching life skills to local youth through golf, according to a news release. e building was originally an education building used by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

“ is has been a project in the making for the past three years, and I am so proud of what we have created for the kids throughout the community,” Patricia LoPresti, executive director of First Tee –Cleveland, said in the release. “We’re grateful to Cleveland Metroparks, Turner Construction Company, DS Architecture, our board and donors for making our dream a beautiful and exciting reality.”

e activity center will allow for yearround programs across a 4,500 square foot activity area, a learning studio, three Full Swing golf simulators, a teaching kitchen for the Fit to A Tee culinary program,

a community room, o ce space and a outdoor pavilion.

e project was funded by the $3.5 million More an A Game capital campaign, led by a leadership committee including Rick Buoncore, Daryl Deckard, Ronna McNair and Enid Rosenberg.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the foundations, individuals and corporations who helped us achieve our campaign goal and embraced this important project,” Ronna McNair, First Tee – Cleveland board chair and capital campaign co-chair, said in the release.

“ ese gifts will enable First Tee to provide countless opportunities for more deserving youth to build life and leadership skills.”

e project team consisted of Cleveland Metroparks – project manager; Turner Construction Company – construction manager; DS Architecture – architect; Osborn Engineering – engineer; RCF Group - furniture; and Natalie Ata – signage design. e building itself is named in honor of Lou Woodworth. He and his wife, Heidi Charleson, have been longtime supporters of First Tee, according to the news release. roughout his childhood, Woodworth spent 14 hours a day at the

local golf course, and with support from a golf pro, he worked odd jobs, learned how to golf and how to caddie.

“Work hard and stay diligent and focused on your goals every day, treat everyone with courtesy and respect; that combination will pay dividends for a lifetime,” Woodworth said in the release.

First Tee’s programming is delivered in all 66 of CMSD’s K-8 schools, the release said. Desiree Powell, executive director of athletics, student activities, health, wellness and physical education at CMSD, said in the release that the district is “proud” of its long-term partnership with First Tee, and expressed excitement of the opportunities the new activity center will provide students.

“Our students have enjoyed a positive experience with exposure to golf, fun and life skills in our physical education classes and through eld trips at Washington Golf Course,” she said in the release. “ e Activity Center will allow us to expand programs year-round both indoors and outdoors on their campus.”

e project is an extension of a partnership formed more than 20 years ago, according to the news release. In 1999, Cleveland Indians

player André ornton formed the First Tee chapter in Cleveland. In 2003, in cooperation with CMSD, the city of Cleveland and the Cleveland Metroparks, First Tee secured 60 acres in the Washington Park Horticultural Center to build the nine-hole Leonard Krieger Golf Course, practice facility, clubhouse and the Iris S. & Bert L. Wolstein Life Skills Education Center. e Cleveland Metroparks now operates the Washington Golf Course with youth programs managed by First Tee, the release said.

“Cleveland Metroparks congratulates First Tee – Cleveland on their continued success with the opening of the Woodworth Activity Center at Washington Reservation,” Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian M. Zimmerman said in the release. “Cleveland Metroparks long term partnership with First Tee – Cleveland has transformed Washington Golf Course and impacted the lives of countless youth in their development. As First Tee – Cleveland continues to grow, we look forward to playing a part in furthering connections to the game of golf and to Cleveland Metroparks.”

Homeless Stand Down provides meals, services for over 900 people

Business Volunteers Unlimited hosted its 33rd annual Homeless Stand Down, a service event for people without homes in the community on April 20 where volunteers served meals, provided haircuts housing information and more to over 900 people.

“ e Homeless Stand Down inspires us to lead with

empathy in our day-to-day lives,” Gary and Keisha Bullard, volunteers, said in a news release. “Having an impact on the community you live in is important – and BVU is the place to go to make a di erence in Northeast Ohio. After volunteering just once, you immediately see the value; there’s no going back after that.”

Over 5,000 people are estimated to experience homelessness in Cuyahoga County each year, the release stated. During the event, 254 haircuts were given and 850 hot meals were served by volunteers.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3V3LWbK.

Enid Rosenberg, from left, Ronna McNair, Rick Buoncore and Daryl Deckard celebrate the opening of First Tee – Cleveland’s Woodworth Activity Center at the Cleveland Metroparks’ Washington Reservation in Newburgh Heights. | Submitted photo

The new center will serve as a hub for teaching life skills through golf for local youth.

Providence House

Mission Statement: Providence House keeps kids safe and families together, embracing them with support to enhance stability that strengthens communities.

Our Services: Our Crisis Nursery o ers 24/7 loving care through 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 speci c needs and improve stability so their children can return home safely. Last year 99% of our families stayed together! We also o er community services that provide essential items to families to help make ends meet!

•We supported 1,077 children and families in crisis last year, but nearly 400 remained on our waiting list or went completely unserved due to a lack of space, donations, and resources.

•To address this need, our new East Campus Crisis Nursery in Buckeye-Shaker is nished and ready to serve 250 more children and 400+ more families every year!

◦ We need your support and donations to hire caregivers and launch services this fall!

Contact Miranda Moulton

Donor Engagement Manager

216.651.5982 ext.166 | mirandam@provhouse.org

provhouse.org216.651.5982@provhouseCLE

Natalie A. Leek Gregory D. Rush Board Chair

Top Three Fundraising Needs

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. Do you struggle to engage your board in fundraising? Are you seeking to grow your donor base? Do you need experts to help craft your grant-seeking strategy and write proposals? We can help. Our team of experts has 20 or more years of experience helping Northeast Ohio’s nonprofits secure grants and individual gifts.

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

Christine Kohls, CFRE, MBA AFP Master Trainer, Principal

SCORE

Our Mission:

SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities. We aim to give every person the support they need to thrive as a small business owner through mentoring and education. At SCORE, we hold that: Our client’s successes are our successes. The quality of their experience at SCORE is the truest measure of our success as an organization. Giving back is the foundation on which we are built. We are proud to enable volunteers, stakeholders and sponsors to give back to their communities.

What’s New?:

SCORE Cleveland is honored to receive the 2024 SCORE District Chapter of the Year Award for outstanding performance in the Ohio District. The award shows that we are more dedicated than ever to helping our clients succeed, and we look forward to serving our local community.

Join Us!

www.score.org/volunteer

Share your Experience

Volunteer with SCORE and help local business owners.

Volunteering has its perks.

Become a leader in your business community

Feel empowered sharing your expertise with others

Expand your network and make new friends

Learn more score.org/cleveland

Curtis Scruggs Sharon Rose

Chris-Anna Lazar Executive Co-Chairs

Shoes and Clothes for Kids

Who has helped bring success to your organization?

We owe our success to our founders—Morrie Sayre, Irv Fine, Allan Krulak, vic gelb, and Alan Silverman—who had the vision and foresight to expand our mission by merging with other like-minded organizations to increase our reach and impact over the years. Adding our Distribution and Community Partners, including the Cleveland Chesed Center, broadened our network to serve where the need was greatest. SC4K has continued to build and improve upon this collaborative model, most recently resulting in our move to the Community Resource Center last year, where direct service to families is our newest program.

What organizations do you partner/collaborate with?

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and so many other community organizations work with us to reduce barriers to poverty together. Last year, we distributed over $3.5M worth of new shoes, clothes, and school supplies to 28,019 students in need through a network of partners and schools. Thanks to the generosity of thousands of volunteers, we can operate efficiently with a small professional staff.

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

• New for 2024, SC4K is introducing Program Partnerships to maximize the impact of financial contributions. Partnerships can include hands-on team-building activities, sponsoring monthly Partner and Teacher Shops, hosting backpack mini-builds, and more! Reach out to us to discuss becoming a sponsor.

•You can become involved in SC4K and help repair the world (tikkun olam) by volunteering as an individual or group. One-time and recurring volunteer shifts available. Many “feet” make light work!

•Through your charitable donations (tzedakah), you can help inspire the next generation and give back to the children and teachers in our community who deserve our help the most.

Monica Lloyd, Executive Director Kelly Rudloff, Chair, Board of Directors

What’s your origin story?

What’syou r origin s tory ?

In 1948, Stella Maris (Latin for “Star of the Sea”) opened its doors. Father Otis Winchester of the neighboring St. Malachi Church and members of a relatively new organization, Alcoholics Anonymous, recognized the need for a place to house and support homeless men through their recovery from alcohol dependency.

In 194 8,Stella Maris (L ati nfor “ Sta rof t h e Sea”) ope n ed its doo rs.Father OtisWinche s te rof t h e neig h bori n g St. Malac h i C h urchandmem bersofa rel ative lynew organi zation, Alcoholi cs Ano nymous,re cog niz ed the nee d for a place to house a n d s u pport h omelessmenthrough thei r re cov er y from al coho l dependen cy.

Originally housing 11 men who were undergoing alcoholic treatment and recovery, Stella Maris was a refuge where they received three meals a day, a prescribed course of treatment, and the camaraderie of others. The goal was to end their addiction and rebuild their lives.

Origi n al ly housing 11 me nwho were undergoing al coholictre atme nt and re cover y, Stella Maris was a ref u ge where th eyr ecei v ed t h ree meal s a d ay, a prescribed cou rs e of t reatme nt, and th e cama rade r ie ofothers. The g oa l was to e n d t h ei r addictio n and rebui l d thei r li v es

75 years later, and located on the same block in the heart of Cleveland, the demand for our services is greater than ever.

continuum of treatment services on one campus,

Inp atie nt and Ou tp atie nt P rog rams, Housing an d Reside ntia l Services, Wrapa round S upportive S ervice s (CaseMa nag eme nt, Fami lyCou nseling, LG BTQ + t rac k, Medic ation Assi s tedTre atme nt (M AT), Pee rS upport , Primar y Care Medica l Services, TraumaThe rapy , Wor kforceDeve l opme ntTraini ng

76 years later, and located on the same block in the heart of Cleveland, the demand for our services is greater than ever. Stella Maris is the only facility that offers a full continuum of treatment services on one campus, including: Centralized Intake and Detoxification Program, Inpatient and Outpatient Programs, Housing and Residential Services, Wraparound Supportive Services (Case Management, Family Counseling, LGBTQ+ track, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Peer Support, Primary Care Medical Services, Trauma Therapy, and Workforce Development Training

How

do g i ftstoyourorgani zation positi vely im p ac t the communi ty?

How do gifts to your organization positively impact the community?

Last year, Stella Maris treated over 4,800 individuals who were our family members, friends or neighbors. As a non-profit community provider, we reconize the pressing challenges our society faces, from the opioid crisis and the resurgence of methamphetamines to the ongoing struggles caused by alcoholism. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated our efforts as the cost of providing care has skyrocketed due to inflation, rising staffing expenses, and increased costs for essential supplies, from medication to food for our residents.

Last year, Stella Marist treated over 4,500 individuals who are our family members, friends, and neighbors. As a non-profit community prov ider, we recognize the pressing challenges our society faces, from the opioid crisis and the resurgence of methamphetamines to the ongoing struggles caused by alcoholism. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated ou r efforts as the cost of providing care has skyrocketed due to inflation, ris ing staffing expenses, and increased costs for essential supplies, from medication to food for our residents.

Gifts to Stella Maris do make an incredible impact, ensuring that we can continue to meet the demand for our services, save lives, reunit families, and offer every individual who walks through our doors the hope and dignity they deserve on their path to recovery.

Gifts to Stella Maris do make an incredible impact , ensuring that we can continue to meet the demand for our services, save lives, reunite families, and offer every individual who walks through our doors the hope and dignity they deserve on their path to recovery.

Do you have any events planned in the coming year?

Do you h ave a nyevents pla n ned i nthe c oming y ear ?

Yes!

Yes! The Rock of Faith Concert will be held on June 9th at Music Box Supper Club, followed by Waves of Awareness on August 31st (National Overdose Awareness Day) in Public Square. Stella Fest on September 21st, and Reflections of Gratitude Breakfast on November 24th. More information can be found on our website.

The Rock of Faith Concert will be held in May/June (date tbd) at Music Box, followed by Waves of Awareness on August 31st (Nat'l. Overdose Awareness Day) in Public Square. Stella Fest on Saturday, September 21st , and Reflections of Gratitude Breakfast on November 24th. More Information can be found on our website.

Stella Maris provides transformational chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to anyone regardless of race, religion, gender, or ability to pay. 1320 Washington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 781-0550

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

Daniel Lettenberger-Klein Chief Ex

Aaron D. Marks, President Board of Directors

Lakeland Community College celebrates its 57th graduating class

Lakeland Community College in Kirtland hosted its 57th annual commencement ceremony May 11, with Sunil Ahuja, the college’s sixth president, addressing the morning and afternoon ceremonies.

Ahuja has previously served as provost and vice president for academic and student a airs at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio, associate provost for academic a airs at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, vice

president for accreditation relations at the Higher Learning Commission in Chicago and as dean of the division of social sciences and human services at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, according to a news release.

Morning graduates, who hold an Associate of Applied Science, an Associate of Applied Business or an Associate of Technical Students, heard from Michael G. Miller, president of M&T Enterprises, Handy Rents and Aladdin Rents, and a

Lakeland graduate, the release stated.

Afternoon graduates, who hold an Associate of Arts, an Associate of Arts in Business, or an Associate of Science, heard from Michael D. omas, senior director for MediaVision at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and a Lakeland graduate, the release said. Holden University Center Partnership Program graduates were also present during the afternoon ceremony.

Summers at Severance concert series to return with summertime shows

The Cleveland Orchestra will host its Summers at Severance concert series with concerts on July 11, July 25, and Aug. 15 at 11001 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland. Rachmanino ’s Rhapsody on a eme of Paganini will be performed at 7 p.m. July 11, with pianist Inon Barnatan making his Severance Hall debut, according to a news release. Conductor Oksana Lyniv pairs the audience favorite with

pieces by Janacek, Liatoshynsky, and Stravinsky.

Dvorak’s Sixth Symphony will be paired with Franck’s Le Chasseur maudit at 7 p.m. July 25 and violinist James Ehnes will end the show with Korngold’s Violin Concerto. e series will end with Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony, celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth, at 7 p.m. Aug. 15, the release stated. Franz Welser-Möst, music director, paired

the symphony with Mozart’s Ha ner Symphony. e concert series was created in 2014 to expand the orchestra’s summertime o erings, showcasing the ensemble as an integral part of the University Circle neighborhood, the release stated.

Tickets start at $19 for all three concerts. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/3K7PumE.

Downtown Cleveland, Inc. receives property donation from CRM Companies, Inc.

Downtown Cleveland Improvement Corporation, property owner engagement arm of Downtown Cleveland, Inc. overseeing the Downtown

Cleveland Improvement District, received a property donation from CRM Companies, Inc. e space, known as Perk Station at the corner of Chester Avenue and East

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12th Street, provides increased unarmed uniformed visibility through downtown ambassadors, along with the presence of law enforcement partners, according to a news release.

“We are grateful to CRM Companies, Inc. for their generous contribution,” Michael Deemer, Downtown Cleveland president and CEO, said in the release. “Perk Station complements our rst co-deployment center, Square Station at Tower City Center, and represents a multi-faceted approach to safety and cleanliness throughout our urban core.”

e location provides enhanced coverage and reach throughout the city, easier and stronger collaboration between downtown ambassadors and law enforcement, faster response times and increased visibility, the release stated.

Per Station is in the second phase of operations – opening the space to law enforcement, the release said. e rst phase focused on preparing the space for use introducing downtown ambassador deployment.

For more information about Downtown Cleveland, Inc., visit downtowncleveland.com.

Cafe owner wins Jumpstart’s

small business showcase top prize

Melissa Garrett recently won the top prize at JumpStart’s 20th Small Business Impact Program Showcase held at the House of Blues in downtown Cleveland.

Garrett, who owns UnBar Cafe, a co ee shop and cafe in Cleveland’s Larchmere neighborhood, received $20,000 to grow her business. e event was presented by the Cleveland Browns, and featured a live pitch competition where Garrett and four other local business owners competed for the prize. e event was emceed by Josh and Maria Cribbs, and capped a 12-week business

intensive that helped the ve business owners build skills, navigate challenges and grow their companies, according to a news release. Special guests included Browns players Nyheim Hicks and Jameis Winston, past Impact Program alumni and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne. e other four business owners, Jessica Davis of Rebuilders Xchange, Brandi Rae Hicks of SERVE-U LLC, William Washington of Washington Wellness Institute LLC and Abbie Swisher of Crochet Kitty, received $5,000 each, the release said.

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. The BHUC program provides urgent behavioral health services to anyone 6 and older on a walk-in basis or through in-person scheduled appointments. Virtual visits are scheduled on a case-by-case basis.

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The Cleveland Orchestra

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 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 from late June through August! The summer season features time-honored musical favorites, contemporary classical, Broadway, film scores, and Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. 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.

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Music Champion:

Music is an important part of life in Northeast Ohio because of people like you who stand up to support it . With a new Blossom season around the corner, the Orchestra could use your support now.

Support music in our community with your donation today!

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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Our Mission:

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

When your home, health, safety, or livelihood are threatened by civil legal issues, you are not guaranteed the right to an attorney like in a criminal case. Legal Aid’s free, high-quality legal services ensure families who cannot a ord an attorney can access the power of the law when they face potentially life-altering legal challenges. In this way, we help make Northeast Ohio a place where all people experience dignity and justice.

What’s New:

Legal Aid is handling more cases, growing community legal education, and advocating for initiatives that promote equity. Just last year, we impacted 24,400 people through 9,000 cases. We helped our clients successfully:

•Prevent an eviction in 83% of relevant cases

•Secure safety in 100% of relevant cases

•Remove an employment barrier in 90% of relevant cases

• Reduce debt and increase income/assets by $10.4 million

With supporters like you, we will 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

Colleen Cotter, Esq. Executive Director

Quo Vadis Cobb, Esq. Board President

United Way of Greater Cleveland

Mission statement

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 aims to create lasting change that improves lives in our community. Through United Way 211, all community members have access to a free and confidential referral helpline for resources to meet their needs. United Way also incubates, launches, and scales innovative solutions aimed at building income and wealth through strategic grantmaking and by supporting promising ideas from our community.

Learn more about United Way volunteer opportunities: volunteer.unitedwaycleveland.org

For more information on events and programs, visit unitedwaycleveland.org or follow @UnitedWayCLE across social media platforms.

Contact information

Jane Furth, Senior Director of Principal & Leadership Giving jfurth@unitedwaycleveland.org | 216-436-2192

Sharon Sobol Jordan, President and CEO

Vanessa Whiting, Board of Directors 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

‘Purchase with a Purpose’ to be held May 17-18

e Gathering Place will host “Purchase with a Purpose” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at e Gathering Place Vintage Furnishings Warehouse at 4911 Commerce Parkway in Warrensville Heights.

e sale will include tables, desks, chairs, dishes, lamps, rugs and couches, according to a news release.

e furniture warehouse will be open to anyone during the sale or by appointment only for those unable to attend, the release stated. e Gathering Place will not be able to accommodate private shopping after the photos for the sales are shared. Proceeds will go to e Gathering Place to help keep its services free for those in need. e Gathering Place is accepting furniture donations. To donate, visit bit.ly/4bWOQoj.

Baby Bottle Campaign to help mothers in community

Hannah’s Home, a faith-based maternity home dedicated to supporting pregnant women and mothers, will host a Baby Bottle Campaign through Father’s Day, June 16. During the campaign, which is the organization’s primary source of funding, the organization will drop o a baby bottle that can be lled with loose change, cash or checks to be collected June 24, according to a news release. To request a bottle, email volunteer@hannahshome.org or call 440-209-9615.

Cedar Lee Theater to show “Black Is?” May 19

Cedar Lee eater will host a free community showing of “Black Is?” from artist Maya Peroune from 12 to 3 p.m. May 19 at 2163 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. e lm explores the complexities of being Black in the U.S. through the lens of young adults with di erent backgrounds, including discussions around historic gures, the school system in the country, colorism, segregation and beauty standards, according to a news release. Following the screening, Peroune and artist Shatara Jordan will discuss the lm, new projects and answer audience questions.

Cleveland Metroparks to hold annual children’s fishing derbies

e Cleveland Metroparks will hold its annual children’s shing derbies on May 19 at the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation at Cuyahoga Heights. ere will be two sessions for children of di erent age groups. Children ages 4 to 8 will sh from 9 a.m. to noon and children ages 9 to 15 will sh from 1 to 4 p.m. e event is free, and registration will occur on derby day. Guests are expected to bring a rod, tackle and a cooler with ice. Bait will be available at no charge.

roughout the week before the event, the shing area will be stocked with rainbow trout and channel cat sh. roughout this stocking period, it will be closed to the public. Prizes for the following categories will be awarded at the end of each session: largest trout, largest other sh, smallest sh and best cast from the casting challenge. Shuttles will be available to provide rides for seniors and persons with disabilities. e derby is at 4524 E. 49th St. in Cleveland

Cleveland History Center to celebrate Grand Carousel May 19

e Cleveland History Center will celebrate the birthday of Euclid Beach Park’s Grand Carousel on May 19 at 10825 East Blvd. in Cleveland. e Grand Carousel opened on May 19, 1910 at Euclid Beach Park.

e daylong celebration will include live carving demonstrations, a free commemorative token for each advanced ticket purchased, unlimited carousel rides with paid admission to the center, photo opportunities, tours in the Carousel Pavilion, a community birthday card signing and family friendly games, according to a news release.

e center will also o er a birthday party family pack with four tickets per household for $25. e center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit bit.ly/4bG1iIz. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/3K0dDf2.

Mazon’s ‘Hunger Bites’ gala May 21

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger will host “Hunger Bites,” recognizing champions in the ght to end hunger with the Justice Award for Advancing the Response to Hunger at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE in Washington, D.C. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who serves as chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, who serves as ranking member of the House Rules Committee and cochair of the House Hunger Caucus, will be honored at the event, according to a news release. Josh Protas, former vice president of public policy at MAZON and current chief advocacy and policy o cer at Meal on Wheels America, will also be honored at the event. Registration is required by May 20. Tickets are $500, including a “swag bag.”

To register, email llieberman@mazon.org or call 202-821-6936. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit bit.ly/3UYgfAq.

Holden Forests and Gardens Pollinator Express to open May 25

Holden Forests and Gardens is opening a new exhibit called the Pollinator Express on May 25. e exhibit features G-scale model trains chugging through a colorful garden landscape of life-like botanical sculptures of plants and their insect and animal pollinators. e exhibit will be near the Corning Visitor Center toward the south edge of the Main Display Garden. e sculptures and displays were designed and built by the Applied Imagination creative team based in Alexandria, Ky., and the exhibit garden bed was transformed by the Holden Arboretum horticulture team.

e exhibit runs from May 25 to Sept. 8. e exhibit may be closed in cases of extreme weather such as high winds or thunderstorms.

e Holden Arboretum is at 9500 Sperry Road in Willoughby.

edwins too to host graduate dinner May 31

edwins too will host a specialty dinner with a menu centered around the city of Tuscany, Italy, at 6:30 p.m. May 31. e ve-course tasting experience will be crafted by EDWINS’ culinary graduates. e dinner will include vegetables, seafood, pasta, steak and dessert. Dinner costs $145.80 and reservations are required. To RSVP, visit shorturl.at/gxCUV.

e restaurant is at 13101 Shaker Square in Cleveland.

Big Brothers Big Sisters to host BIG Day of Play June 8

e Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland will host a BIG Day of Play event for its annual summer extravaganza at 11:30 a.m. June 8 at Edgewater Park at 6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway.

e free event is an outdoor bash to have fun with the Big Brother Big Sisters Association family, supporting its mentoring mission and celebrating children and littles.

e event includes games, food and a “Little Showcase” to show o skills and talents like singing and writing.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open World Series of Rock exhibit

e Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is opening a new exhibit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the World Series of Rock concerts at 3 p.m. June 26.

e historic concerts took place at Cleveland Municipal stadium from 1974 to 1980. e open house viewing experience is at the Rock Hall’s Library and Archives section, and the event also includes a cash bar and light foods.

e open house is free for guests that RSVP. To RSVP, visit shorturl.at/moBQV.

e event will at 2809 Woodland Avenue in Cleveland.

NCJW/Cleveland’s 129th annual meeting June 4

e National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland will hold its 129th annual meeting at 11 a.m. June 4 at Beechmont Country Club in Orange.

e meeting will feature the installation of the 2024-25 o cers and board of directors and the presentation of the Roslyn Z. Wolf Award.

Admission is $45 and includes a brunch bu et. To register, visit shorturl.at/ vQR. Beechmont is at 29600 Chagrin Blvd.

Woman Up Cleveland to host summer social July 14

Woman Up Cleveland, an organizations that believes in the power of community to support women from all areas of life, will host its fourth annual Summer Social from noon to 6 p.m. July 14 at the Ariel International Center at 1163 E. 40th St. in Cleveland.

e event will highlight uniting, inspiring and empowering women in the Cleveland area, according to a news release. e event will include women-owned Cleveland-based vendors, activities and experiences. Proceeds will go toward the organization’s three local scholarships and the funding of future community events, the release stated.

Tickets are $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ze2xxzk5.

Fieldstone Farms Chefs Unbridled event Sept. 7

e Fieldstone Farms Chefs Unbridled fundraiser will be at 6 p.m. Sept 7. at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club Polo Field at 7620 Old Mills Road in Gates Mills.

e charitable bene t will raise funds for programs for children with special needs at Fieldstone Farms in Bainbridge Township. With a outdoor entertainment area, the event will feature live cooking demonstrations from local restaurants, cocktails, a wine pull and a bourbon ra e will be available for guests 21 and over.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/bcgX2.

West Creek Conservancy

Mission Statement:

Enrich the lives of all people in Northeast Ohio by conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value of our region’s lands and waters, and expanding opportunities to connect people from all cultures to experience nature and discover our great outdoors.

What’s New:

Conservation in Action: Our conservation e orts include the Irishtown Bend Park project—a visionary 25-acre green space connecting downtown and Cleveland neighborhoods to the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie, and beyond. This public-private partnership preserves riverfront land while enhancing community health and connections.

UP! A Creek Fundraising Gala: Our signature conservation gala is an unforgettable evening! Join us on Sept 7, 2024, at Landerhaven. Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, auctions, and our infamous wine toss.

How to Help: Your gift will make an immediate impact, as well as a legacy of conservation in our community. For every $1 donated, 96¢ is provided directly toward protecting and restoring our essential land and water resources. Support us through financial donations, stock gifts, real estate, and more, and help sustain our environmental legacy.

Contact Information

216-749-3720 | info@westcreek.org

Derek Schafer Executive Director

Michael Mohlenkamp Board Chair