Giving Guide 2025 by Cleveland Jewish Publication Company

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Introducing the 2025 Cleveland Jewish News Giving Guide

KEVIN S. ADELSTEIN Kevin@cjn.org

Dear Readers,

We are proud to share with you the 2025 edition of the Cleveland Jewish News annual Giving Guide, a trusted resource to help you discover and support meaningful charitable work in our community and beyond.

Within these pages, you’ll nd more than 65 nonpro t organizations making a di erence – each one committed to causes that uplift lives, strengthen Jewish values and serve those in need. From education and health care to social justice, environmental stewardship, and support for Israel and global Jewry - and much more, the CJN Giving Guide is designed to spark inspiration and action.

As we navigate the weeks and months ahead in 2025, the importance of generosity, empathy and communal responsibility feels more vital than ever. Jewish tradition teaches us the enduring power of tzedakah – not just as an act of kindness, but as a moral obligation. In the face of local and global challenges, including ongoing con ict in Israel and increasing needs here at home, your support can drive real and lasting impact.

We hope this guide introduces you to familiar and new causes and organizations across Northeast Ohio and reminds you of the vital work being done every day by those

dedicated to helping others. Whether you’re considering a one-time donation or exploring long-term philanthropic partnerships, we invite you to use this resource as a pathway to meaningful giving.

ank you for being part of this e ort to build a stronger, more compassionate community – l’dor v’dor – from generation to generation.

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

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Achievement Centers for Children

Our Mission: Achievement Centers for Children has served our community since 1940 with a mission of empowering children and adults with disabilities to achieve their greatest potential through holistic and family-focused services. We are home to Camp Cheerful, Ohio’s ﬁrst recreational camp for those with disabilities, which today provides year-round camp programs. Our services also encompass an Autism School and other educational programs, Adult Services, Family Support, Therapy, and Recreation (including Adapted Sports and Therapeutic Horsemanship). To learn more, call 216-292-9700 or visit www.achievementcenters.org.

What’s New:

Honor Achievement Centers for Children’s 85th anniversary in 2025 by making a gift at achievementcenters.org/donate. Or join us at these additional milestone celebrations:

• 35TH ANNIVERSARY A MOST EXCELLENT RACE – One of our community’s longest-running walk/run fundraisers is June 22, 2025 at Camp Cheerful and features a 10k run, 5k run or walk, and 1 mile walk.

• 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP

– On September 20, 2025 at Camp Cheerful, we will celebrate this program that has brought hope and healing to children and adults through the powerful connection between people, horses, and nature.

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Debbie Rodriguez Chief Development & Marketing O cer (216) 292-9700 ext.224 | Debbie.Rodriguez@AchievementCtrs.org

4255 Northﬁeld Rd. | Highland Hills

24211 Center Ridge Rd. | Westlake 15000 Cheerful Lane | Strongsville (216) 292-9700

Achievementcenters.org

Year Established: 1940

Number of Employees: 130

Top Leadership

Bernadette Kerrigan, MSSA, LISW, SPHR President & CEO

Debbie Rodriguez Chief Development & Marketing O cer

In 2024, the Alzheimer’s Association helped nearly 9,000 individuals across Northeast Ohio find the care and support they need through:

24/7 Helpline

IWAS Museum offers education to community

LYDIA KACALA lkacala@cjn.org

The International Women’s Air & Space Museum at 1501 N. Marginal Road in Cleveland originally opened in 1976 in Centerville, near Dayton. Today, a year before its 50th anniversary in 2026, the nonpro t museum has grown to welcome over 22,000 visitors annually.

e museum’s mission is to “collect, preserve and showcase” stories from the history and culture of women in the aerospace and aviation elds, Chrystal Robinson, executive director of the museum, told the Cleveland Jewish News.

“We believe in sharing a diverse representation of undertold stories of female pilots through exhibitions, community outreach (and) events,” Robinson, a Willoughby resident, said.

She said there isn’t a time where sharing women’s history is unimportant. However, the museum is focused on incorporating stories of women in aerospace and aviation into children’s education and keeping the

history of these elds alive in the world today.

“Now more than ever, it is extremely important to preserve and share these stories of women – women like Bessie Coleman and Harriet Quimby, who are all strong female aviators and a little bit rebellious women who paved the way for women in this industry,” she said. “And, right now is more important than any other time to really make sure that little girls and young people are engaged in these stories, understanding the way these women have impacted people to make sure that we are

continuing the trend of female innovators in aviation and aerospace.”

e museum’s mission of preserving stories of women in these industries began in the late 1960s when a group of female pilots who were part of e Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots began collecting items from their careers and ights, Marcy Frumker, board president, told the CJN. e group of women worked to gure out how they could share these items, and by extension their stories, with other people.

e result was the International Women’s Air & Space Museum – although it looked slightly di erent from how it does today.

e museum was incorporated in 1976, but didn’t open to the public until 1980 at the home of Asahel Wright, the great-uncle of Orville and Wilbur Wright, who are credited with inventing and ying the rst airplane in 1903, Frumker, a Highland Heights resident who grew up Jewish, said.

e museum moved to its current location in Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, after the city of Dayton made

plans to turn the building into another museum – the Asahel Wrights Museum & Schoolhouse Museum, she said. e museum was also outgrowing the space.

Ultimately, the museum continues to pursue its mission, sharing stories about women in the aerospace and aviation elds and further educating the general population on what happens in these areas, she said.

“It’s amazing,” Frumker said. “Be they adults or children, telling them the stories, so many of them don’t know this history. It’s not taught in school and maybe they’ll hear something on the news – like about when the news featured Sonny Williams and Butch Wilmer being stuck in space, although they really weren’t stuck in space. But, we have a shirt that Sonny Williams, who was born in Euclid, Ohio, donated to our museum for when she was in space on her second long-duration mission. It’s something where you can show them something, the general public, that maybe they’ve been hearing about and give them a little more background and information.”

Frumker Robinson

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 visit us on Twitter @RedCrossNOH, facebook.com/NOHRedCross, and linkedin.com/company/red-cross-noh.

What’s New:

During the summer months, the American Red Cross often sees a decline in blood donation. Busy summer schedules often mean regular donors aren’t giving as they normally would. But the need for blood doesn’t take a summer break. Whether it’s someone injured in a car accident, a mom facing complications in childbirth or a sickle cell patient managing their disease, the need for blood is constant. In some of the most dire situations, medical teams may need to use hundreds of blood products to save a life. This need can only be met when volunteer donors take time out of their day to help save lives. The Red Cross encourages the public to make a plan to help save lives this summer by making an appointment to give blood.

Help save lives – Donate blood

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

A Legacy of Saving Lives

Harlan Diamond, of blessed memory, was a pillar in the community who impacted many through his work and charitable endeavors. A longtime supporter of the American Red Cross, Harlan was an advocate for blood donation after receiving transfusions as a child. For more than 20 years, Harlan hosted one of the largest annual blood drives in Northeast Ohio at his venue, Landerhaven. Harlan opened his entire facility to the Red Cross, free of charge, providing delicious food, pastries, snacks and desserts for all who attended. Thanks to Harlan’s commitment through the years, the Red Cross collected more than 14,500 pints of blood for patients in need across Northern Ohio. The Red Cross of Northern Ohio honors Harlan’s legacy and outstanding support of our lifesaving mission.

216-431-3010

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

Helping to Keep Families Safe

FROM HOME FIRES

More than 2,200 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.

To learn more about blood donation or to volunteer at a local blood drive, visit redcrossblood.org. To support the work of the Red Cross in the community, visit redcross.org/donate.

https://bbravefoundation.org

Baldwin Wallace University

Our Mission: An independent institution with 180 years of tradition, innovation and academic excellence, Baldwin Wallace University provides its students the beneﬁts of an arts and sciences education with a focus on professional and career preparation.

BW o ers more than 60 undergraduate programs of study as well as master’s programs in business, counseling, education, medical science, and speech-language pathology.

Located in Berea, Baldwin Wallace is 20 minutes from Cleveland, a location that o ers extensive internship and career opportunities for BW students and graduates.

More than 28,000 BW alumni live and work in northeast Ohio, leading corporations, arts organizations and non-proﬁt groups

What’s New:

Baldwin Wallace turns a new chapter this summer as Lee Fisher, former lieutenant governor of Ohio, and dean of the Cleveland State University School of Law, takes the position as BW’s 10th president— with the goal of remaking BW into a higher education model for the future.

To aid that endeavor, the University is actively working to raise philanthropic support in its BW Rising campaign with a goal of $1.5 million by June 30, 2025.

“BW is a university poised to redeﬁne what’s possible,” says Fisher, “and I’m honored to help lead that charge.”

Interested in Helping?

Kimberly Gardner Director of Trusts and Estates 440-826-2057 | kgardner@bw.edu

Berea, Ohio 44017 www.bw.edu

For 180 years, Baldwin Wallace has been a place that empowers students to become innovators, critical thinkers, and compassionate leaders. Today, we’re writing the next chapter of our legacy. With a shared vision for the future, we look forward to welcoming Lee Fisher as Baldwin Wallace’s 10th president this fall. Give today at bw.edu/Next Chapter Your gift helps to write

Beck Center for the Arts

Our Mission:

Inspire, enrich, and transform lives through dynamic arts experiences.

Our Vision:

Connecting and empowering people, communities, and cultures to ﬂourish through excellent arts experiences.

What’s New:

Beck Center for the Arts proudly serves all of Northeast Ohio, from Lakewood to 55 ZIP codes and beyond. Together, we’re building a future rooted in compassion and the arts. Save the date for Spotlight Gala 2025, our annual fundraiser! We’re thrilled to honor Tom and Cindy Einhouse for their remarkable vision and impact. Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration at the Music Box Supper Club on Friday, November 14, 2025. Tickets go on sale July 1, 2025 at beckcenter.org/give

Interested in Helping?

Julie Gilliland VP of Institutional Advancement JGIlliland@BeckCenter.org 216-424-7622

Edward Gallagher LPMT, MT-BC President & CEO

of Institutional Advancement Top Leadership

Julie Gilliland Vice

President

beckcenter.org

Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood collaborates with the Northeast Ohio community to create meaningful arts experiences for individuals of all ages, skill levels, and abilities. As a leading arts education organization, Beck Center offers professional theater, youth theater, and vibrant programming in music, dance, visual arts, and theater. Free visual arts exhibitions are open to all, inviting the community to engage with creativity in every form. Our Creative Arts Therapies program provides life-changing individual sessions and dynamic group settings, all designed to inspire growth, connection, and healing through the arts.

Leave a Legacy

ONE CHARITABLE GIFT, A LIFETIME OF BENEFITS! Whether remembering Beck Center for the Arts in your will, establishing an income-producing gift, or giving appreciated stock, you can help ensure that Beck Center remains an arts leader in our community, and continues to transform lives and provide arts experiences for the benefit of all people regardless of age or ability, forever!

JOIN OUR HELEN BROWN LEGACY SOCIETY

Those who let us know they have included Beck Center for the Arts in their estate plans become members of our Helen Brown Legacy Society. Legacy Society members are recognized in our playbills, invited to select events and performances exclusively for Legacy members, and are given the satisfaction of knowing that future generations will be grateful for their foresighted generosity! Together, we can ensure the future of dynamic arts education and performance for our community.

ANYONE CAN MAKE A PLANNED GIFT AND OPTIONS CAN INCLUDE:

• Bequest

• Retirement Plan

• Life Insurance

• Charitable Lead Trust

• IRA Charitable Rollover

Beck Center recommends that you consult with your personal legal and/or financial advisors before making a planned gift. We are proud to partner with the Community West Foundation which can serve as an additional resource and help you facilitate your planned giving decision.

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 10, 2025 – 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 Bowl for Kids’ Sake: November 2, 2025 – JBBBS matches youth with positive adult role models, creating meaningful relationships and providing high-quality mentorship services.

Holiday Gift Drive: December 1-19, 2025 – 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.

Interested

in Helping?

Contact: Leora Lanzola

Director of Development

216.320.8585 | lanzolal@wingspancg.org

One Pollock Circle 22001 Fairmount Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44118

216.932.2800 / 800.879.2522

info@bellefairejcb.org www.bellefairejcb.org

Year Established: 1868

Number of Employees: 750

Top Leadership

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

Monarch Center for Autism

JDN Early Childhood Education

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters

Community Crisis Response

Carl R. Brass, MBA, LPCC-S, Executive Director

Beth Wain Brandon, Board Chair

Cleveland Gemach draws 600 to annual Chinese auction

LYDIA KACALA lkacala@cjn.org

Over 600 women gathered for e Cleveland Gemach’s It Begins in the Heart annual Chinese auction on May 14 at Green Road Synagogue in Beachwood.

“We need this event to raise money,” Bina Drazin, founder of e Cleveland Gemach, told the Cleveland Jewish News. “... We have twice a year sales before the Jewish holidays and before each season, so we can provide everybody clothes for the season, and shoes and anything they need because people just can’t a ord much anymore. ey don’t have the money for it.”

At the event, attendees could purchase one of ve packages priced at $100, $180, $250, $360 or $500, each of

which o ered admission and di erent amounts of ra e tickets for each prize level. Prize levels were: $5 prizes, which included kitchenware, jewelry, a treadmill, makeup and more; $15 prizes, which included a catered shabbos, an electric toothbrush and teeth whitening, a studio session with a local photographer, wall art and more; $25 prizes, which included linen sets, a snowblower, a leather couch, an outdoor dining set and more; and $36 prizes, which included a wig, Invisalign or twin platform beds.

Prizes were both donated to the organization and purchased, Drazin, a Cleveland Heights resident and congregant of Congregation Shomre Shabbos in Cleveland Heights, said.

roughout the event, attendees could put ra e tickets in cups for each prize, which were picked at the end of the

night. A ra e for door prizes was also held throughout the event.

Event attendees were welcome to serve themselves dinner, which was catered by Jade Chinese Kitchen & Sushi Bar in South Euclid, and dessert. Options included sesame chicken, rice, egg rolls, salad, fruit and more for dinner and cookies, miniature cakes and more for dessert.

e event raised money for the organization, supporting its e orts in helping people in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit and Israel, Drazin said.

“Our charity helps hundreds of families – Jewish families in Cleveland and out of town and in Israel,” she said. “... It’s all part of their time coming up (on a trip) because no one can a ord to buy brand new anymore. No one can a ord the prices in the stores.”

Rozita Weiss of Beachwood writes her name on raffle tickets during The Cleveland Gemach’s It Begins in the Heart annual Chinese auction on May 14 at Green Road Synagogue in Beachwood. | CJN Photos / Lydia Kacala

Women peruse tables containing the raffle prizes.

Rina Radcliffe, left, and Rachel Salomon fill out raffle tickets for door prizes.

Shimona Stein of the event committee picks a raffle ticket for a door prize during the event.

Chana Deutsch serves herself fruit.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

Mission statement: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio provides safe, fun places for youth ages 6-18 to go after school and during the summer, with a focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership and career/life readiness. There is no charge to join a Club. BGCNEO was formed in 2019 by the merger of Clubs in Cleveland, Akron, Lorain County and Sandusky.

RACE FOR KIDS: Run, walk, and make a di erence! Join us for Race for Kids on June 21 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Support local youth, get a T-shirt, full-day zoo admission, and help build Great Futures. Early bird pricing ends May 31! Virtual options are also available. Register now at bgcneo.org.

DARE TO DREAM: Join us November 8 at Michael Angelo’s Winery for the Dare to Dream Gala, supporting BGCNEO. Enjoy an inspiring evening of wine, food, and impact while helping youth reach their full potential. Sponsorships available! Learn more at bgcneo.org.

Interested in Supporting?

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

Lisa Aurilio Board Chair

Allen Smith Chief Executive O cer

Care Alliance Health Center

Our Mission: Care Alliance Health Center’s mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive medical and dental care, patient advocacy, and related services to people who need them most, regardless of their ability to pay.

What’s New:

CARE-A-VAN AT SUPERIOR FARM – May 27, 2025

Care Alliance is partnering with Food Strong and Humana to provide a Community Wellness Experience, o ering health screenings through our mobile unit.

TINY TUX & TIARAS CITYWIDE KIDDIE PROM – May 31, 2025

We are excited to be part of this event at the Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center. Our mobile unit will provide lead screenings and basic health services for kids and families in the community.

2025 MEN’S HEALTH SUMMIT – June 28, 2025

Care Alliance Health Center, in partnership with the City of Cleveland, is proud to present this free, community-wide event at Tower City Center focused on men’s wellness, o ering health resources, screenings, and more.

Interested in Helping?

Jonathan Ballom Manager of Outreach & Engagement

Phone: 216-973-7856

Our Mission: Cleveland Ballet strives to nurture the appreciation of one of the most dramatic, elegant, and powerful art forms. Its mission is to present world-class dance through classical and contemporary works, ensuring that ballet is accessible and relevant to audiences of all ages and backgrounds (particularly through its Pay What You Can performances and arts-powered learning). Cleveland Ballet also creates dance and community impact programs of the highest levels of excellence, reaching deeply into the hearts of our community to inspire audiences.

What’s New:

During the 2024-205 season, Cleveland Ballet presented more than 35 performances throughout the community and in partnership with such notable organizations as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Pops, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and Lakeside Chautauqua. Of those, 19 were at Playhouse Square where Cleveland Ballet is proud to be a resident company. That cadence continues in the next season with an expanded season that includes Dracula and Code of Silence, the holiday classic Nutcracker, Handel’s Messiah with live orchestra and choir, and a fairytale ending with Cinderella. This year, Cleveland Ballet reimagined its educational initiatives into LEAP (Learn, Experience, Appreciate, Perform) to reinforce arts-powered learning for all ages.

Interested in Helping?

Support our mission to make dance accessible and enriching for all by ensuring the future of ballet in Northeast Ohio – volunteer, attend performance, or make a donation. Your contribution matters!

Cleveland Ballet Support

ClevelandBalletis Cleveland's Ballet.

Throughyourgenerosity,wecancontinuepresenting world-classperformances,inspiringthenextgeneration, andkeepingtheartofballetthrivinginNortheastOhio.

Cleveland Foundation

Our Mission:

The Cleveland Foundation’s mission is to make the lives of Clevelanders better, now and for generations to come, by working together with our donors to build community endowment, address needs through grantmaking and provide leadership on key community issues.

What’s New?:

The Cleveland Foundation is creating a vibrant Northeast Ohio where no Clevelander is left behind through neighborhood investments, grantmaking and philanthropy. We help donors establish a giving plan and introduce them to investment options and organizations that align with their charitable goals. The foundation recently launched the Impact Cleveland Pool – a ﬁrst-of-its-kind, place-based investment pool for donors that invests in large public local companies and Northeast Ohio start-ups while generating competitive market rate returns.

Learn more by visiting ClevelandFoundation.org or contacting a member of our philanthropy team via phone 877-554-5054 or email hello@clevefdn.org.

216-861-3810

www.clevelandfoundation.org

6601 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44103 Leadership Team

Lillian A. Kuri President & Chief Executive O cer Randell McShepard Chairperson

Cleveland Jewish News Foundation

Our Mission:

The CJN Foundation is an independent organization that supports the mission of the Cleveland Jewish News. At the heart of the foundation is the need to preserve, protect and keep our words alive for the Jewish community, now and in the future, through three speciﬁc goals:

•Preserve Jewish community history with free, worldwide access to the Samuel H. Miller Keeping Our Words Alive Digital Archive of the Cleveland Jewish News

•Educate the community through community programs, events and subscription initiatives

•Build for the future by supporting the CJN internship program

Access Your Geneology; Jewish News of Interest:

The Samuel H. Miller Keeping Our Words Alive Digital Archive of the Cleveland Jewish News contains the entire history of the Cleveland Jewish News, an independent community newspaper continuously published weekly since October 30, 1964. More than 120,000 newspaper pages are presented here just as they appeared in print. More recent issues, converted from PDF, are full-color. Every edition is fully indexed in a searchable format.

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the Educators”:

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Mark Bogomolny Chairman Cleveland Jewish News Foundation

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Leadership

Cleveland Metroparks

communities and

What’s New:

Did you know you can support Cleveland Metroparks through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? Whether you make a one-time grant or set up recurring gifts, recommending a grant from your DAF is a simple, tax-e cient way to protect the parks you love. Your support helps conserve forests, protect wildlife, expand and maintain trails and connect people of all ages to nature through outdoor education and recreation. From quiet walks in the woods to the laughter of kids at summer camp, your gift makes a lasting di erence. Help ensure these cherished spaces thrive for generations. Learn more at clevelandmetroparks.com/DAF

Interested in Helping?

Bisi Mikleus Director of Development

Brian M. Zimmerman

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?

Cleveland State recently received nearly $15 million, the largest gift in its history, thanks to a bequest from Kathy and Walter McCombs, a graduate from the College of Law. A portion of the gift is allocated to the existing Walter Lee McCombs Endowed Scholarship Fund in the College of Law, providing scholarships for law students. The bulk of the gift, however, will establish the Katherine F. McCombs and Walter Lee McCombs Transformative Impact Fund, which will enable CSU to help students in need cover the costs of tuition, room and board, and more.

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

Stovsky named Cleveland Foundation board vice chair

ABIGAIL PREISZIG apreiszig@cjn.org

Richard Stovsky assumed the role of vice chair of the board at the Cleveland Foundation on April 1.

A board member since 2020, in his new role Stovsky will continue achieving the nonpro t grantmaking organization’s vision for “a vibrant Northeast Ohio where no Clevelander is left behind,” he told the Cleveland Jewish News.

“ e Cleveland Foundation is a unique and outstanding organization and I’m very, very proud to be a member of the board, and now vice chair.” Stovsky, a congregant of Temple Emanu El in Orange, said.

He succeeded Randell McShepard, who is now board chair. McShepard succeeded Constance Hill-Johnson board chair since 2022, who will remain as a board member.

e leadership transition brings “a powerful blend of continuity and fresh perspective at a pivotal time for the Cleveland Foundation” especially with its move to Midtown and a rapidly changing eld of philanthropy, Lillian Kuri, president and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation, told the CJN.

“ eir deep-rooted commitment to the region and their strategic expertise strengthens the board’s ability to meet the evolving needs of the Cleveland community with strength and purpose,” she said.

e Cleveland Foundation moved its headquarters into Cleveland’s Midtown community in 2023, representing an

investment in Greater Cleveland’s neighborhoods and a fundamental change to how the foundation interacts with members of the community, according to its website. For 100 years it was in a Playhouse Square o ce building in downtown Cleveland.

Stovsky, a Bainbridge Township resident, serves on the boards of several privately held companies and nonpro t organizations including Olympic Steel, Inc., headquartered in Bedford Heights, and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood, according to a release from the Cleveland Foundation. Previously, he led United Way of Greater Cleveland’s annual campaign and served on the board of Congregation Bethaynu, which merged with B’nai Jeshurun Congregation in Pepper Pike in 2011, Stovksy told the CJN. e volunteerism of his parents and preceding Jewish leaders set the standard and encouraged Stovsky’s community involvement, he said.

“Judaism strongly encourages giving back to the community …” Stovsky, a certi ed public accountant and attorney, said. “ ere are outstanding Jewish leaders in the community who often lead organizations in e orts, and they led by example, and I really try to follow their footsteps.”

Stovsky retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in June 2018 after 35 years with the rm, holding positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as a vice chairman, the release said. He holds a bachelor’s degree from e Ohio State University in Columbus and a juris doctorate from Cleveland State University College of Law.

“Rich Stovsky’s deep nancial expertise, long-standing

Together We Can extend justice

commitment to philanthropy, and leadership as chair of the audit committee make him a vital, vice-chair for the board of the Cleveland Foundation,” Kuri told the CJN. “His ability to navigate complex nancial landscapes, coupled with his strong regional and philanthropic connections, brings a level of strategic oversight and insight that will be instrumental as the Foundation continues to grow and adapt in an evolving environment.”

McShepard is the vice president of public a airs and chief talent o cer for RPM International Inc. in Medina, where he leads external a airs, including governmental a airs and corporate philanthropy, as well as leadership development and executive training, the release said. He is co-founder and chairman of PolicyBridge, a public policy think tank serving the Northeast Ohio region, and cofounder of the Rid-All Green Partnership, an urban farm and environmental education campus in Cleveland’s Lower Kinsman neighborhood.

McShepard serves as a trustee for Destination Cleveland and as a director for Citymark Capital LLC and has previously served in various community and civic roles throughout Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, the release said. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea and a master’s degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University.

Hill-Johnson served as board chair during a pivotal time in the foundation’s history, overseeing a historic CEO transition and the foundation’s move to its new headquarters, the release said. Ronald B. Richard retired in 2023 after 20 years as president and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation, the CJN previously reported.

Stovsky told the CJN that he and the board view themselves as “stewards of the Cleveland Foundation.” It was founded in 1914 as the world’s rst community foundation –now sitting among the largest today – to make the lives of greater Clevelanders “better now and for generations to come” by investing in neighborhoods, growing the region, connecting people with prosperity and supporting basic and emergency needs, he said.

“Numerous individuals, families and organizations have established their own grant making funds at the Cleveland Foundation and through those funds, they recommend grants throughout the year to support eligible organizations,” Stovsky said. “I really encourage people to think about that because the foundation has the expertise in every aspect of charitable giving. It’s a very good way for people to accomplish their charitable giving with people they can consult with and see advice from people at the Cleveland Foundation who really are experts in the area.”

Kuri McShepard Stovsky

Cleveland Zoological Society

Our Mission:

The Cleveland Zoological Society is Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s nonproﬁt advancement partner that raises philanthropic support for the Zoo. This public/private partnership allows both organizations to ﬂourish – and supporting the Zoo Society and Zoo is more important now than ever before. Zoo Society donors have contributed nearly $100 million since 1998, making possible capital improvement projects, world-class animal care and research, and transformational STEM education. The Zoo Society is committed to pursuing philanthropic priorities of the greatest impact for our community, and there are many ways individuals, foundations, and corporations can support our work.

What’s New?:

Save the date - Twilight at the Zoo presented by KeyBank: Join us on Friday, August 1 for live music and after-hours fun in support of the Zoo Society!

Become a Corporate Champion: The Zoo Society’s corporate supporters help ensure that the Zoo and its community continue to thrive – and enjoy exclusive beneﬁts in the process.

Join Us! Contact:

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

3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109

Year established: 1957

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Leadership Team

Every contribution to the nonprofit Cleveland Zoological Society helps create a better Zoo for our community. Donate to the ZooFund today and be part of the Zoo’s thriving future.

Sarah Crupi Chief Executive O cer

Christine Myero Board of Directors, Chair

College Now Greater Cleveland

Our Mission: College Now Greater Cleveland’s mission is to increase postsecondary educational attainment through college and career access advising, ﬁnancial aid counseling, scholarships, and mentoring and retention services. We work with over 38,000 individuals per year in six Northeast Ohio counties. Please go to collegenowgc.org and follow us on social media.

What’s New:

College Now has helped numerous individuals and organizations design and administer their scholarship programs – and we can help you, too! We’ll work with you to think through your scholarship and assist with the creation process, customizing a scholarship program that will best suit your needs. We will discuss your budget, ideas, eligibility criteria and more. College Now can handle all aspects of your created scholarship, including the application process, evaluation and selection, and paying out scholarship funds.

College Now also seeks volunteer mentors to help our scholarship recipients navigate the college experience. Go to cngc.org/mentor for more information and to apply.

Interested in Helping?

Kittie Warshawsky | Chief External A airs O cer 216-241-5587 | kwarshawsky@collegenowgc.org | collegenowgc.org

1500 West Third Street, Suite 125 Cleveland, OH 44113

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Crohn’s&ColitisFoundation-NorthernOhio

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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.

Interested in Getting Involved?

Contact: Dawn Stock

Contact: Dawn Stock Senior Manager Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

646-265-0369 dstock@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Contact: Dawn Stock Senior Manager Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement 646-265-0369 dstock@crohnscolitisfoundation.org

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.

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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

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

What's New:

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.

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:

•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.

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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

E ective Leadership Academy

Our Mission: The mission of the E ective Leadership Academy is quite simple: We help young people develop their most valuable asset—THEMSELVES: The E ective Leadership Academy equips students with the skills to learn, to earn, and to conﬁdently navigate the world. In our rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever to equip our young people with the workforce readiness skills they need to prepare for a future that we are still imagining.

What’s New:

The E ective Leadership’s signature event is our Par-tee at Top Golf! The event will be hosted on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Get ready to swing, sip and support ELA through this unforgettable day of fun and friendly competition. There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available. Visit www.e ectivela.org/topgolf for more details.

Interested in Helping?

Melanie Twomey Advancement Director melanie@e ectivela.org | (240) 205-0559

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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.

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 across 5 campuses serving grades K-8, all in high-need neighborhoods throughout Cleveland. After 8th grade, our dedicated Beyond Breakthrough team provides guidance, support, and resources to over 3,000 alumni on the path to their careers.

Each year, we host our annual golf tournament to support the scholars of Breakthrough Public Schools. Participation and generosity help raise essential funds that make quality education a reality for every child in Cleveland.

8:30A - Registration 10A - Shotgun Start Shamble Format Mon, July 28, 2025 Canterbury Golf Club

Join a group of passionate young professionals helping to shape the future of education in Cleveland. The Emerging Leaders group supports the Friends of Breakthrough Schools Board by promoting Breakthrough Public Schools and increasing community involvement.

Members advocate for high-quality education and are committed to preparing scholars for choice-filled lives through meaningful engagement.

Friendship Circle of Cleveland

Our Mission: To spark friendship, connection, and support for children of all abilities, their families, and teen friend-makers. Friendship Circle brings happiness and fulﬁlment in the lives of children with disabilities, their families and teens who learn how to give of themselves.

What’s New:

Friendship Fest: Wednesday, May 28 - a special evening where we celebrate the amazing teen volunteers who bring so much joy and friendship to children of all abilities.

Social skills camps for neurodiverse children and teens, pairing each child with a 1:1 neurotypical teen Friendmaker to foster friendships through music, art, movement, water play, and twice weekly ﬁeld trips

ESY & Summer Camp: programming for children with disabilities throughout the summer June 9-13, June 16-20, August 4-8, August 11-15; MyWalk4Friends ~ Step-by-Step: Sunday, September 14

SKILLS SUMMER CAMPS

Join over 130 community members who stepped up to partner with FC. www.FriendsCleveland.com/Partner

Eli Shomer | Development Director Phone: 216.377.3000 Ext. 1007 Eli@FriendsCleveland.com

skills camps for neurodiverse children and teens, pairing each child with a 1:1 neurotypical teen Friendmaker to foster

Rabbi Yossi Marozov Executive Director

Our Mission: Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with individualized integrated services to promote recovery, increase their overall health, psychological well-being, and quality of life.

What’s New:

The Home For All Ball is the signature annual fundraising gala hosted by Front Steps Housing & Services. This elegant evening event features dinner, entertainment, and inspiring stories from the community, all aimed at raising funds to support Front Steps’ mission. The 2025 Home For All Ball is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Commons, the organization’s headquarters. Tickets are priced at $125, granting attendees access to the celebration and the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

A highlight of the 2025 event will be a keynote address by Dr. Michael Baston, President of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), who will share insights on community engagement and the importance of housing stability.

Proceeds from the Home For All Ball directly support Front Steps’ e orts to provide housing and essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Cleveland.

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Matthew Anderson Development Director manderson@frontstepsservices.org or 216-781-2250

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Great Lakes Science Center

Mission:

For nearly 30 years, Great Lakes Science Center has made science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) come alive for more than 10 million guests. As the home of the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, and the historic Steamship William G. Mather, the Science Center has received widespread recognition as a leading institution in the ﬁeld, with daily science shows, hands-on exhibits, seasonal camps and engaging workforce and STEM education programming. We foster the skills of creative thinkers who can transform our community as the next generation of engineers, innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs.

What’s New:

The Science Center launched its Force for Tomorrow campaign in 2021, with a goal to invest $25 million into the creation of three ﬂagship exhibit galleries, build greater access to our innovative programming, and to ensure the long-term stability of the institution. This ambitious e ort will impact all aspects of the Science Center as we continue to envision a community where all people value STEM to inform decision-making and enrich lives. By bringing transformative STEM experiences to curious minds across our region today, we’re helping people develop the skills they need to build a brighter future.

Interested in Helping?

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

Join Great Lakes Science Center as we ignite curiosity, foster amazement, and bring STEM to life for all,

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 veteran families while their loved one is receiving care at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center. These families live 50 miles or more from Cleveland.

What’s New:

Since the two Fisher Houses opened in June 2019, more than 10,000 individuals have been accommodated, and they have saved $2 million by staying at the Fisher House versus a local hotel.

Thanks to very generous donors, our organization provides lunch and dinner one day a week (on separate days) for these families as well as groceries each week for both Fisher Houses. These meals and home essentials are important parts in making sure their overall stay is more comfortable as they’re going through a di cult time. By taking care of them, they’re able to take care of their loved ones.

Please help us continue these vital programs by becoming a donor. Or, consider volunteering your time. Raising awareness by sharing our mission with others also makes a big di erence. These “simple” acts of kindness go a very long way in helping veteran families in need.

Interested in Volunteering? Contact Us:

Tara Camera | Executive Director | (440) 377-0067 | info@greaterclevelandﬁsherhouse.org

www.greaterclevelandﬁsherhouse.org

Compassionate care is at the heart of what the Greater Cleveland Fisher House provides for veteran families. These guests stay free of charge at the Cleveland VA Fisher House while their loved one receives care at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center.

Traveling from 50 miles or more, these families face stressful and uncertain times, in an unfamiliar city. Our mission is to ensure they have everything they need when they’re here-comfort, support, and a home away from home--right when it matters most.

Donate today by scanning the QR

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JBBBSA recognizes volunteers with appreciation event

The Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Association held a Volunteer Appreciation dinner on May 8 in Beachwood.

Since its inception in 1919, the JBBBSA, a charter member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, has connected local Jewish children ages 6 to 18 – known as Littles – with adult volunteers – known as Bigs – to create one-to-one relationships based on mutual interests and personalities. rough these relationships, Bigs mentor their Littles to help them become self-su cient, healthy and productive individuals through their connection with a positive adult role model, according to a news release.

ese connections align with JBBBSA’s mission to aid in the development of con dent, responsible and caring individuals by providing high quality, professionally supported mentoring services and programs to Jewish children and their families, the release said.

In addition to the celebration dinner, attendees heard a recap of the activities held over the last year and viewed a slide show of matches. ree awards were also presented: Scott Howell for Big Brother of the Year, nominated by his Little Brother Avika; Marni Young for Big Sister of the Year, nominated by her Little Sister Avery; and the Oscar Steiner Award for outstanding contritions towards JBBBSA’s mission

Neighborhood Alliance summer camp enrollment open

Registration is open for Neighborhood Alliance Child Enrichment Services summer camp program.

Designed for children 3 to 12 – but with wraparound care available starting at 6 weeks – the camp promises unforgettable adventures, hands-on learning, and lasting memories in a safe, inclusive, and fun- lled environment, according to a news release.

Running from June 9 to Aug. 15, the camp

o ers daily sessions packed with activities including outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, STEM challenges and themed events, according to the release.

With a low camper-to-sta ratio who are passionate about youth development, Neighborhood Alliance ensures every child receives individual attention and support. For more information, visit myneighborhoodalliance.org/children.

to outgoing advisory board president Alina Kahn. Betsy Tucker was also sworn in as incoming board president, and four new advisory board members also began their term: Brian Chessin, Andrew Kawalek, Zachary Tuchfeld and Sophia Witt.

JBBBSA’s next event will be “Bowl for Kids Sake” on Nov. 2 as part of the larger national fundraising e ort by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Association.

For more information, or to apply to be a Big or a Little, visit jbbbsa.org.

Humble Design marks 400 homes furnished for homeless

Humble Design Cleveland is about to celebrate a milestone after becoming operational at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic: its 400th home transformation to help a local family leaving homelessness.

Since opening its doors in 2020, Humble Design Cleveland has transformed the homes and lives of more than 1,100 people – including over 700 children and 45 veterans – by turning their empty housing into warm, inviting, custom designed homes, according to a news release.

Humble Design’s model is dependent

upon community-donated furnishings, philanthropic funding and volunteer power, creating a tangible way for the public to take part in helping their neighbors to escape homelessness, the release said.

Since Humble Design Cleveland began, overall, 97% of clients they serve remain in their homes after one year and data from 2023 and 2024 shows an increase to 100%, almost double the national average, according to the release.

Humble Design is at 29050 Aurora Road in Solon.

Jaeda Scott places a firefighter hat on her head. | Photo / Valerie Harrell

Humble Design Cleveland uses community-donated furnishings in its homes. | Submitted photo

Greater Cleveland Volunteers

Our Mission: Greater Cleveland Volunteers engages people to serve the community through meaningful volunteer opportunities.

About Us:

For over 50 years, Greater Cleveland Volunteers has partnered with nonprofit agencies throughout Cuyahoga County to recruit and promote volunteerism. Our volunteers enrich the community by tutoring and mentoring children; providing food to those in need; comforting patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice care; fostering friendships with older adults who are isolated and lonely; assisting visitors at arts & culture organizations, and so much more!

Greater Cleveland Volunteers is proud of its history of service and is always looking for new volunteers who want to be a part of making our community a better place.

Interested in Supporting Our Programs?

Kevin Gross, Executive Director 216-391-9500 x2112 | kgross@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

Interested in Volunteering?

Ebony Spano, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator 216-391-9500 x2122 | espano@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

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Year Established: 1972

Number of Employees: 15

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Visit our website for hundreds of volunteer opportunities. Discover how your unique skills and talents can beneﬁt the community. You’re just a few clicks away from tutoring students in reading, helping at a food pantry, sorting clothing donations, keeping someone from feeling lonely and isolated, or assisting at a local cultural event. Call or click today!

ORT Ohio to honor Kaplans with Maimonides Award

Amy and Ira Kaplan will be honored with the Maimonides Award at the 53rd Annual brunch on Oct. 19 at Beechmont Country Club in Orange.

leadership in numerous charitable organizations re ect a profound dedication to uplifting others and fostering positive change.”

over $8 million annually to bolster public health in both the Jewish and general communities, while also supporting critical medical education and research initiatives, according to the release. His past leadership includes chairing the boards of organizations such as the Cleveland Leadership Center, Engage Cleveland, Bellefaire JCB, the Wingspan Care Group, Council Gardens and Menorah Park Center for Senior Living.

Amy Kaplan recently retired after 17 years working for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood, where she served as the vice president of external a airs, and the director of government relations. Her current roles include serving on the boards of the Federation, the Cleveland State University Foundation, the Jewish Democratic Council of America, Congregation Mishkan Or and Facing History and Ourselves Cleveland advisory board.

“Amy and Ira are truly worthy leaders that we are privileged to honor with ORT’s Maimonides Award,” Suellen Kadis, ORT America board member, Ohio Region board member and vice president of Ohio’s annual brunch, said in the release. “ eir decades of service across a broad range of nonpro t organizations make them ideal honorees. ORT’s mission to provide students with transformative skills aligns beautifully with Amy and Ira’s lifelong dedication to empowering others and building stronger, more inclusive communities. Mazel Tov Amy and Ira.”

Honorary co-chairs for the event are Regina and Gregg Eisenberg, Carol and Ken Hochman, Nancy and Keith Libman, Susan and James Ratner, Enid and David Rosenberg and Danielle and Je rey Wild.

For more information, contact Alyssa Giterman, Ohio Region director, at 216-464-3022 or agiterman@ortamerica.org.

Amy and Ira Kaplan | Submitted photo

HOLDEN FORESTS & GARDENS

Holden Forests & Gardens is made up of two of Northeast Ohio’s most treasured environmental and cultural organizations – the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Gifts to Holden Forests & Gardens help connect people to the wonder, beauty and value of plants and trees by:

• educating students from pre-school through middle school on the importance of nature through ﬁeld trips and classroom programs

•building our green workforce through internships for high school and college students and adult learning opportunities

•advancing research on pests and diseases impacting our local tree canopy

• conserving over 3,500acres of old growth forest, wetlands, and native and rare plants

•increasing the tree canopy in our region through treeplantings and community partnerships

Ed Moydell President & CEO

FUCHS MIZRACHI SCHOOL

Mazal Tov to the Stark High School Class of 2025

Morry Weiss Chairman of the Board

Mitch Wolf President

Rabbi Avery Joel, Ed.D. Head of School

Rabbi Binyamin Blau Rosh Hayeshiva

Rabbi David Teller Stark High School, Principal

Dr. Rachel Salamon Stark High School, Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

We are proud our graduates are attending the following Yeshivot / Midrashot / Israel Programs:

Derech Ohr Somayach • Kadima • Maayanot • Machon Maayan • Mechina Olamit • Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim

Midreshet Amit • Midreshet Amudim • Midreshet Harova • Midreshet Moriah • Sha’alvim for Women

Yeshivat Aish Gesher • Yeshivat Lev Hatorah • Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh • Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim

Yeshivat Sha’alvim • Yeshivat Sha’arei Mevaseret Zion

Elana Beer Uriel Bessin Malka Botnick Oshri Ashwal

Madison Fixler Gavriel Gecovich Lottie GinsburgEili Chaim Greenblatt

Keren Ebner

Tehila Kahn Gabe Katz Yael Rivka KaufmanMeir Leibowitz Uriel Joel

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In recognition of their love of learning, their commitment to Torah, and their dedication to the community, we proudly present the leaders of the next generation — our Fuchs Mizrachi graduates

We are proud our graduates have been accepted to the following institutions:

Moshe Lowenstein Coby Marocco Natan Mayerfeld Alex Messeloff

Hudi Rubeck

Levi Segal

Sarah Seltzer Adielle Shiller

Ilana Pollack

Jonathan Sosonov Tani Steiger

Nate Wolfson

Lori Ziff

Ezra Smith

Moshe Linkov

Feeding our communities’ future

OUR APPROACH

Hunger Network feeds our communities’ future by fighting food inequity and injustice through a collaborative consortium of hunger relief sites, food donors, and non-profit partners. neighbors in need with dignity and compassion by operating two programs that close the last-mile meal gap to ensure that no one goes hungry and no food goes to waste.

HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM

Our Hunger Relief Program is an alliance of 71 hunger relief sites located in Cuyahoga County. sites work together to improve accessibility to and distribute healthy and culturally relevant foods, as well as personal and household hygiene items, free of charge. Our community-based hunger relief sites are in neighborhoods where residents face food insecurity. Hunger Network members provided over 7.1 million meals to our community in 2024.

FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM

Our environmentally conscious Food Rescue Program utilizes a two-fold strategy: feeding our neighbors while reducing food waste and mitigating harmful carbon dioxide emissions from entering the atmosphere. Hunger Network is the first organization in Ohio and third in the nation to implement the innovative Food Rescue Hero app technology. This app allows us to recover fresh food and deliver it to nearby neighborhood nonprofit distribution locations in under an hour. In 2024, Hunger Network Food Rescue Hero volunteers rescued 1.36 million pounds of food and mitigated 2.39 million pounds of carbon dioxide.

COMING SOON

In a time where funding cuts are squeezing traditional food sources and healthy meals are slipping out of reach, a culinary revolution is on the horizon. Imagine a vibrant kitchen where perfectly edible ingredients—destined for landfills—are reborn into delicious, nutritious meals. Inspired by innovative models like La Soupe, our upcoming Food Rescue Kitchen is set to change the game for Clevelanders.

Our Food Rescue Program will be expanding its power using three essential actions: rescue, transform, and share. As usual, we rescue surplus, high-quality food that would normally go to waste. Next, talented chefs and dedicated volunteers will join forces to transform these ingredients into enticing, ready-to-eat dishes bursting with flavor and nourishment. Finally, we share these meals with community partners in a way that ensures no one misses out on wholesome food, whether enjoyed fresh or flash frozen for later enjoyment.

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JULIE M. JOHNSON CEO, HUNGER NETWORK

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?

Public media is at risk—and it’s yours to protect. For decades, Ideastream Public Media has been a trusted source across Northeast Ohio, delivering fact-based news on WKSU, enriching entertainment on WVIZ, classical music on WCLV, and vibrant jazz on JazzNEO. We foster lifelong learning through PBS KIDS, NewsDepth, and vital educational resources for teachers and caregivers. This essential service has always belonged to you—our community. But its future depends on your support. In a time of growing uncertainty and misinformation, stand with Ideastream to ensure public media, and the programming you love remains strong, independent, and freely accessible to all. YOU make public media possible.

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

Lori Marks | Sr. Director, Foundation and Corporate Support | 216.916.6284 | lmarks@ideastream.org

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

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Year Established: 2001

Become a Member –Protect Public Media! Visit ideastream.org/protect, or call 216-916-6100.

Number of Employees: 159 Top Leadership

Kevin E. Martin, President and CEO

David D. Legeay, Board Chair

Find Your Voice Now helps to empower women

LISA MATKOWSKY

When Beachwood resident Annie Roth sat next to a stranger on a plane to Seattle in 2022, she had no idea the meeting would be instrumental in launching the nonpro t Find Your Voice Now. Mary Ellen Bartlett of Detroit asked about what Roth was reading.

“As a certi ed wellness coach, I was researching stress and toxicity in relationships to assist my clients,” Roth told the Cleveland Jewish News. “She was intrigued by the subject, and we bonded. We exchanged contact information and discovered that we had the same return ight. We talked for the next four hours, coming up with the idea for a women’s support group.”

Together, they would create an organization dedicated to empowering women.

“Growing up with strong Jewish values, particularly tikkun olam, this idea has been in my heart for a long time, but it took Mary Ellen to motivate me to make it happen.” ey used the social networking platform Meetup, which facilitates connections that align with one’s interests, and in organizing and participating in events.

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“It helped nd that safe place to start,” Roth said. “It grew rapidly. I remember how we felt after that rst virtual meeting; breathless, speechless, amazed. It made me realize that this was my calling, what I was meant to do.”

Find Your Voice Now supports women facing toxic relationships.

“We provide a safe, understanding space for healing and o er tools, resources and guidance for women who want to reclaim their independence, con dence and wellbeing,” Roth said.

e organization helps women navigate all toxic relationships, not just romantic partners, including family members, coworkers and friends.

“ ere’s not a lot out there for all types of

relationships,” she said. “While individual therapy is a useful tool, it’s a very vertical relationship; it’s one way. A support group is horizontal in that women are all on the same plane. I’m just a facilitator with the participants supporting each other. e idea is to empower women to make decisions that work for them. Not about leaving the problem, about resolving it.”

Find Your Voice Now also provides workshops, education and resources to build self-con dence and inner strength. It has grown to almost 1,400 members worldwide and has partnered with local women’s shelters, homeless agencies and mental health organizations. Roth’s newest venture is publishing a book of women’s testimonials and traveling to local schools to empower students to nd their voice and speak out against domestic abuse.

“I plan on extending our outreach to elementary schools and universities to educate women,” she said. “We built a curriculum to go into schools. We provide the workshops and coaching to many at no cost, because we feel strongly that nobody should be turned away from help, due to lack of funds.”

e feedback from participants has been positive, she said.

“While individual therapy is a useful tool, it’s a very vertical relationship; it’s one way.”

Annie

Roth Find Your Voice Now

“We are incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished and are grateful to everyone who contributed to our success, especially our donors and supporters. We are having a fundraiser called Pickleball for Charity on Aug. 24 at Highland Heights Community Park, which we are very excited about,” Roth said. “It’s inspiring to see so many women discover their true potential and use their voices as a force for positive change. Yet no matter how many we’ve helped, it’s just a drop in the bucket.”

Roth and herhusband, David, are congregants of Park Synagogue in Pepper Pike. ey also attendattends services at Solon Chabad.

Lisa Matkowsky is a freelance journalist.

Families receive keys to newly dedicated Habitat for Humanity homes

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity and Cleveland City Councilman Danny Kelly held a dedication ceremony for ve modular homes on Matherson Avenue in Cleveland on April 5.

e installation of the homes, which happened Oct. 23, 2024, was part of the 400 Home Initiative, according to a news release. e modular home structure, when cranes set homes onto their basement foundations, allows the organization to build homes faster and combat the housing crisis in the Greater Cleveland area. e 400 Home Initiative aims to build 100 new homes, rehabilitate 50 existing homes and repair or enhance 250 additional homes in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties, helping area residents nd a more a ordable place to live, as the homes are available for residents to purchase at 0% interest mortgage through the organization’s mortgage program.

“ e culmination of the volunteers, families and construction sta ’s hard work is the dedication, where families see their completed home for the rst time and

receive their keys,” John Litten, president and CEO of Greater Cleveland Habitat, said in the release. “Every home we install and see through to the dedication ceremony is one more toward our goal, and we thank all of our dedicated donors, volunteers and partners who have contributed to the installation of these modular homes.”

Council awarded Greater Cleveland Habitat with $5 million in American Rescue Plan support, the release said. e modular homes in Ward 11, which includes parts of the Edgewater, Cudell, West Boulevard, Je erson and Bellaire-Puritas neighborhoods, received $90,000 each and o er three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,350 square feet with basements.

“We are so pleased to partner with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity in our e orts to improve the housing crisis in Cleveland,” Kelly said in the release. “ e dedication of these ve modular homes helped ve families achieve homeownership and take a big step toward nancial security, and I’m proud to have been a part of it.”

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Cleveland City Councilman Danny Kelly, center, celebrates the dedication of modular homes on Matherson Avenue with a group of residents during the April 5 ceremony. | Submitted photo

InMotion®

Our Mission: InMotion’s mission is to help people with Parkinson’s disease feel better every day. InMotion® leads the way in o ering community-based wellness for people with Parkinson’s disease, providing healing arts, physical wellness, education, support and symptom-speciﬁc programs to help our clients feel better every day. We serve clients at our Beachwood, Ohio location and remotely via Zoom. As a nonproﬁt 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on generous donors to o er our programs at no cost to our clients.

Upcoming Events:

Living In Motion Open House, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jori Fleisher.

Theme: “Living Your Best Life with PD”. Saturday, June 28, 9:30am-12:30pm at InMotion®. FREE. Register by calling 216-342-4417 or at www.beinmotion.org/livinginmotion

Pals In Motion 5K Run/Walk to beneﬁt InMotion®. Sunday September 14 at Beachwood High School. Sponsorships available! Registration opens June 1 at www.palsinmotion.org.

Contact Information:

To help InMotion’s mission, contact Wendy Voelker, Chief Development and Communications O cer, 216-342-4016, wvoelker@beinmotion.org, www.beinmotion.org

23905 Mercantile Road, Beachwood OH 44122, 216-342-4417

Year Established: 2015

Number of Employees: 10

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The Gathering Place unveils mobile unit for free cancer support

The Gathering Place, a nonpro t organization committed to supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer, announced on May 7 the launch of HOPE, a 28-foot vehicle mobile outreach unit designed to expand access to free cancer support programs and resources throughout Northeast Ohio, according to a news release.

e fully customized vehicle is equipped with private consultation space, professional wig ttings and a wide selection of highquality wigs – all available at no cost to

individuals undergoing cancer treatment, the release said. Additionally, the unit delivers a broad array of holistic services to meet the emotional, physical and practical needs of those on the cancer journey, including family members, friends and caregivers, and will provide one-on-one emotional support, educational materials, healing arts, nutrition and movement, and wellness items to help anyone impacted by cancer no matter their age or location. e idea for HOPE originated with Michele Seyranian, CEO of e Gathering

Place, shortly after she joined the organization in 2019.

“HOPE is an acronym for Healing, Opportunities, Peace, and Empowerment,” Seyranian said in the release. “We are reaching people in the midst of their cancer journey – often at their most vulnerable –and showing up with resources, empathy, and a commitment to walk beside them every step of the way. We want to do all we can to enhance quality of life – that’s what we’re all about.”

MIDTOWN CLEVELAND INC.

At the Center of It All

We are the sole organization dedicated to leveraging MidTown’s rich diversity and strategic location to create a vibrant, inclusive, and connected neighborhood that bridges Downtown Cleveland and the region’s innovation districts. MidTown Cleveland

Mission:

MidTown Cleveland, Inc. leads equitable community and economic development strategies to realize a future place where all people thrive.

Vision:

MidTown is a place for connection, belonging, and the joyful celebration of culture, where stakeholders reinvest prosperity in the community, equity and inclusion are fundamental expectations, and innovation helps families realize long-promised dreams. 5000 Euclid Ave #100 | Cleveland, OH 44103 (216) 391-5080 | dbrady@midtowncleveland.org | midtowncleveland.org

Major Initiatives Driving Change:

• Warner & Swasey Redevelopment

Revitalizing the historic factory into a hub for affordable housing and workforce support, preserving history, and empowering the future.

• Hough Cultural District

Honoring the legacy of Black art, culture and entrepreneurship through community-driven planning and celebration of history and creativity.

• Penn Square Revitalization

Reimagining the historic public square at Euclid & E 55th as a vibrant center for community gathering, public art, and green space.

• AsiaTown Learning Circle

Empowering youth through education and engagement—offering communitybased learning

HOPE will visit neighborhoods, libraries, places of worship, community centers, hospitals and treatment facilities on a rotating basis, and will be sta ed by trained professionals and volunteers who provide personalized services in a safe, supportive environment.

“ is van is even better than our dream,” Cleveland Jewish News Columnist Regina Brett, bestselling author and one of the initial supporters, said in the release. “When it rolls into a community, everyone facing cancer will know they don’t have to face it alone. What a message for all – to dare mighty things.”

e launch of HOPE was made possible through the generosity of donors and community partners committed to removing barriers to care, according to the release.

e Gathering Place will host its largest fundraiser of the year – Race for the Place –on June 1 at Beachwood Place. Proceeds help support initiatives like HOPE.

For more information about e Gathering Place’s free cancer support

services, visit touchedbycancer.org or call 216-595-9546.

To read more about HOPE from Regina Brett, visit cjn.org/regina

The Gathering Place’s

24th Race for the Place June 1

The 24th annual Race for the Place to support e Gathering Place will will be held at Beachwood Place on June 1. e 5k and 1-mile walk will be in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day.

“Participants tell us, ‘ e hospital saved my life, e Gathering Place saved my soul.” 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,” Michele Seyranian, the CEO of e Gathering Place, said in a news release. “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.” e event has a fundraising goal of $425,000 directly funding the free services at e Gathering Place, including, therapy, nutrition, exercise classes, support groups, education and more, according to the release.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Family activities will be held in Celebration Village starting at 8. A ceremony for National Cancer Survivors Day will begin at 8:45 and the race will start at 9. An awards ceremony will take place at 10:30.

For more information or to register, visit racefortheplace.org.

CJN Columnist Regina Brett, Jana Lazurus and Jacob Lazurus. | Submitted photo

Double Your Impact for the People of Israel

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

Jewish Fertility Foundation

Our Mission: The Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) engages hopeful parents by providing ﬁnancial assistance, emotional support, and infertility education to those struggling to build their families. Family is central to Jewish life, yet infertility is often stigmatized and isolating. Many feel unwelcome in Jewish spaces when the path to parenthood is di cult. JFF is changing that by o ering direct, community-based support.

What’s New:

• JFF-Cleveland’s fertility clinic partners include Pinnacle Fertility, UH Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic

• Financial grants are available to individuals and couples in the Cleveland Jewish community who are going through fertility challenges

• We o er monthly support groups and a fertility buddy program - these are free and open to all in Cleveland

OUR NATIONAL IMPACT (as of May 2025):

• 411 grants awarded, totaling $2.705M

• 253 babies born, 94 on the way

• 1,247 clients, 318 volunteers, 37 clinic partners

• 10 Active Locations: Atlanta (2015), Cincinnati (2019), Birmingham (2021), Pittsburgh (2022), Greater DC (Maryland, DC, N. Virginia) (2022), Denver (2023), Detroit (2024), Cleveland (2024), South Florida (2024), Nevada (2025)

Interested in Helping?

Tamar Poupko Smith

Regional Manager (Cleveland + Pittsburgh) tamar@jewishfertilityfoundation.org | 513-317-1948

jewishfertilityfoundation.org/cleveland

Regional Manager (Cleveland + Pittsburgh)

Tamar Poupko Smith

Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank

Our Mission:

The mission of the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank is to foster literacy and a love of reading by distributing free books to children through collaboration with community partners.

What’s New:

We have distributed more than 5 million books to kids in Greater Cleveland since 2016. We’ll be moving to a larger o ce and warehouse space in the Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood in late summer 2025. The new space will allow us to expand our impact, distribute even more free books, and transform into a true literacy hub for Cleveland.

Save the date for our Casino Night Beneﬁt event on Saturday, October 25, in our new space!

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Leslie FitzSimmons Communications Manager 216-417-1803 | Leslief@kidsbookbank.org

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 44 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 415,000 people per week, through its network of 300 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

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Gidi Kroch CEO

Unique Volunteering Opportunity

Malachi House Interment of Ashes Service, monument dedication June 28 at Lake

View Cemetery

Malachi House in Cleveland will hold an Interment of Ashes Service and Celebration of Life at 10:30 a.m. June 28 at Lake View Cemetery at 12316 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland.

e event honors the lives of residents who have died in their care, according to a news release. e event will also include the dedication of a newly installed headstone and sculpture, titled “We Are Held By Many Hands.” e monument re ects the spirit of Malachi House, a place where compassion, care and community surround those most in need at the end of life, the release said. e new resting place at Lake View Cemetery ensures that no resident is forgotten where each life is honored and each story is remembered, according to the release.

Malachi House was created out of a Christian sense of ministry and is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care at no cost to terminally ill individuals who need an available caregiver and have limited nancial resources,

according to the release.

Co-founders were Father Paul Hritz, who was born in 1923 and died in 2013, and Catherine “Kaki” O’Neill, who was born in 1933 and died in 2023.

Members of the board of trustees are: Matthew A. Becker, chairperson; Donna M. Skurzak, vicechairperson; Michael Kelley II, treasurer; Mary Lou V. Stricklin, secretary; J. Brandon Walters, medical director; David Amos; Patsy Coughlin; Bryan Evans; Joseph C. Granzier; Father Michael Gurnick; Meghan Hanrahan; Kevin M. Kelly; L. Joseph Lee; Je rey D. Neuman; Jonathan Onk; Anthony Rinaldi; John J. Schriner; John J. Sullivan; and emeritus Diane C. Kennedy.

Judy Ghazoul Hilow is the executive director. e event is open to the public. For more information, contact Vince Williams at vwilliams@malachihouse.org.

Heights EcoFest returns June 7 after year-long hiatus

After a year-long hiatus due to the Coventry PEACE Park remodel, Heights EcoFest will return from noon to 4 p.m. June 7.

Hosted by the Cleveland Heights Green Team and Heights Libraries Coventry Village branch, the festival connects Northeast Ohio residents with practical, sustainable alternatives to everyday choices, making it easier to live greener and healthier, according to a news release. Now in its fourth year, EcoFest is set to be the largest yet, with over 40 exhibitors, 35% of them rst-time participants, re ecting the growing momentum behind sustainable living, the release said.

Attendees can participate in yoga, cardio drumming, poetry writing, upcycle art making, a scavenger hunt and a community gifting table, where neighbors can bring items to gift and take what they need, fostering a culture of sharing and sustainability.

More than an environmental event, EcoFest is a community-building opportunity and a cultural catalyst for change, according to the release. Coventry has long been Cleveland’s epicenter for counterculture, making it the perfect venue to celebrate ecological stewardship through community engagement, the release said.

Guests are encouraged to explore Coventry’s iconic

establishments, including Tommy’s Restaurant, Mac’s Backs Books, Passport to Peru, and several antique and secondhand shops.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket to the event. Attendees will also be able to explore the mini forest and new playground, and enjoy music, games and artistic performances.

Coventry PEACE Park is at 2843 Washington Blvd. in Cleveland Heights.

For more information, visit chgreenteam.org.

Drink Local Drink Tap 12th annual 4 Miles 4 Water May 31

The 12th annual 4 Miles 4 Water walk event, held by the Drink Local Drink Tap nonpro t, will take place at 9:30 a.m. May 31 in the Flats East Bank in

downtown Cleveland. e event will raise funds for clean water, according to a news release. e walk starts on the East Bank of the

Flats and goes along the Cuyahoga River. Participants can choose to walk 4 miles or walk 1 mile on a paved route. ere will be a Youth Fun Run that is free for children

13 and younger. ere’s also a virtual walk. ere will be activities before and after the race until noon.

To register, visit 4miles4water.org.

North Coast Community Homes Golf Classic June 9 at Barrington

The North Coast Community Homes Golf Classic will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 9 at the Barrington Golf Club at 350 N. Aurora Road.

Golfers of all skill levels will compete to support North

Coast Community Homes, which supports individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, according to a news release.

e event will include a ra e with prizes and a drone golf

ball drop, and one golfer can win up to $2,500. Each ball is $20 and 250 balls are available.

For more information, visit ncch.org.

A monument dedication service for Malachi House will be held on June 28 at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland. | Submitted photo

MAGNET

Our Mission: Our mission is to drive growth in Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing sector. We work primarily with small- and medium-sized companies, which make up 98% of the region’s nearly 10,000 manufacturers. Through our consulting and talent development experts, we help manufacturers increase sales, create jobs, and generate cost savings through technological innovation, adopt advanced technologies, innovate new products, improve management practices, and connect youth and adults to meaningful career pathways.

What’s New:

Manufacturing drives nearly 50% of our region’s economy, and MAGNET is leading the sector’s growth across Northeast Ohio. By accelerating innovation and building talent pipelines, MAGNET promotes long-term economic growth and regional prosperity.

•3,500+ students annually in hands-on activities to showcase manufacturing career opportunities, plus follow-on programming

• Fast-track preparation for adults into entry-level positions, coupled with ongoing career coaching

•Work annually with 1,000+ companies across the region to help grow their businesses

Join MAGNET in our crucial mission. Your donation is more than a gift—it’s an investment in a stronger, more vibrant future for the people, communities, and economy of Northeast Ohio.

Interested in Helping?

Emily Holody Annual Giving and Gift Planning O cer 330-256-6641 | eholody@manufacturingsuccess.org

Beck Center for the Arts release 2025-26 season

The Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood announced its 2025-26 professional theater season. Its 92nd season includes comedies, musicals, dramas and a new collaboration with Oberlin College & Conservatory Music eatre Program will be performed at Senney eatre. e shows are:

• “ e SpongeBob Musical” directed by Scott Spence, from Dec. 5 to Jan. 4, 2026.

• “Spring Awakening” directed by Victoria Bussert, from Feb.13 to March 1, 2026.

• “Two Trains Running” directed by Jimmie Woody, from Feb. 27 to March 29, 2026.

• “Speech & Debate” directed by Don Carrier, from May 29 to June 28, 2026.

• “Mean Girls,” directed by Scott Spence, from July 10 to Aug. 9, 2026.

“ is year we are producing three amazing musicals (including Mean Girls which will be a locally produced premiere) in the Senney eater, and three topical yet wildly entertaining non-musicals in our intimate Studio eater, including August Wilson’s Two Trains Running,” Scott Spence, the artistic director for the Beck Center, said in a news release. “Following the success and critical acclaim of last season’s Jitney, also by Wilson, it was clear that we should circle back and add yet another of Wilson’s Century Cycle to the mix. Each and every title next season reverberates with motifs of tolerance, understanding and acceptance ... all of which have never felt more necessary

Cleveland Play House announces

Cleveland Play House announced its 2025-26 season, which will include

“Our Town,” “Primary Trust,” and “Tartu e.”

e season was chosen by the Cleveland Play House season advisory committee, according to a news release.

“Cleveland Play House 2025-26 season promises to deliver much of the joyous, unique theatrical experiences that are becoming synonymous with CPH,” Michael Barakiva, artistic director said in the release. “From reimagined classics, including Tony

Award-winning Mary Zimmerman’s take on Our Town, and a fresh new translation of the quintessential comedy Tartu e, to feel-good new plays such as Pulitzer Prize-winning Primary Trust, we promised the full gamut of artistic experiences, showcasing the best of Cleveland and national talent.”

Play House managing director Rachel L. Fink said in the release, “Cleveland Play House has been making history for more than 110 years – and we’re just getting started. is season, Cleveland’s nest artists and artisans, alongside brilliant collaborators from beyond

than they are today. Beck Center loves serving Northeast Ohio audiences and we are thrilled to have them join us on the ride once again.”

Tickets range from $136 to $384 and will go on sale for new subscribers on June 2. Tickets for individual shows go on sale July 1. To purchase tickets, call 216-521-2540.

Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Preview performances are 7:30 p.m. the ursday before opening night. General admission seats are $15, and Smart Seats are also $15 per person.

All performances are at Beck Center for the Arts at 17801 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood.

For more information, visit beckcenter.org.

‘25-26 season

our city, are creating theatre that’s urgent, fearless, and deeply rooted in the spirit of our community – reminding us why live performance matters more than ever.”

Michael Meehan, chair of the Play House board of directors, said in the release, “Our Tony-winning theatre brings a Tonywinning director, Tony-winning production collaborators, and a Pulitzer Prize winner to our stages. We are thrilled to announce another exciting season bursting with extraordinary art.”

Performances will take place

Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Select Tuesday performances will be at 7 p.m. e Walter and Jean Kalberer Student Matinee performances will be on select Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

For more information and the full performance calendar, visit clevelandplayhouse.com.

ACE Mentorship Program celebrates 15th year; awards $87K in scholarships

The 2024-25 ACE Mentorship Program ended May 14 with the nal student design competition at Windows On e River in Cleveland.

Teams from Warrensville Heights High School, and John Hay High School and Garret Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation, both in Cleveland, presented 2D/3D models, digital renderings, site plans and cost estimates for plans to redesign buildings for the betterment of the community.

Almost $87,000 in scholarships was awarded to help students pursue careers in the architecture, construction and engineering industries, according to a news release.

e ACE Mentorship Program also celebrates 15 years of educating and mentoring the next generation of ACE leaders.

ACE Cleveland has provided more than $1.5 million

in scholarships to 189 students and assisted about 2,000 students in the program, the release said.

About 140 mentors from 70 local architecture, engineering and construction rms volunteer for the program, working with students throughout the school year, according to the release.

West Creek Conservancy UP! A Creek 2025 to be held June 28

West Creek Conservancy will hold UP! A Creek 2025 from 6 to 11 p.m. June 28 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at 3900 Wildlife Way in Cleveland.

e event will celebrate and support

28 years of land conservation e orts throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond, according to a news release.

Attendees can enjoy small bites, drinks, ra es, live music and more. e event will bring together over 500 supporters for

an evening of conservation celebration, according to the release.

Attendees will have special access to the Asian Lantern festival, zipline, carousel and everything else that the zoo has to o er.

For more information and to purchase

tickets, visit westcreek.org/events. e event will be presented by Bartlett Tree Experts, Ohio Real Title, and RiverReach Construction.

BLESSING OF PEACE

For over 37 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 those who need us most. It is difficult to see our residents come to Malachi House in their 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?

Matthew A. Becker Board Chair

Cleveland Arts Prize to present ‘The Visionaries of Optical Art: Stanczak, Mieczkowski, and Anuszkiewicz’

Cleveland Arts Prize recently announced a CAP Conversations event: “ e Visionaries of Optical Art: Stanczak, Mieczkowski, and Anuszkiewicz,” will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 14 at the Midtown Collaboration Center at 6539 Euclid Ave.

e event will be presented by Henry Adams, art historian; Steve Litt, sculptor and newspaper reporter; and Barbara Stanczak speak about the legacies of Julian Stanczak, Edwin Mieczkowski and Richard Anuszkiewicz –important gures in the optical art movement, according to

a news release.

Anuszkiewicz was a painter, printmaker and sculptor. In 1964, Life Magazine deemed him, “one of the new wizards of op.” He is regarded as one of the pioneers of the optical art movement, while Stanczak was a founding gure in the optical art movement and Mieczkowski co-founded the Anonima group.

“It’s an honor to shine a light on the extraordinary artists we’ve honored with Cleveland Arts Prizes who have called Cleveland home,” E e Nunes, executive director of

the Cleveland Arts Prize, said in the release. eir stories and contributions continue to inspire new generations. I’m especially excited for the chance to gather with our community and celebrate the legacy of these visionary creatives.”

Tickets are $40 for adults, $30 for seniors and CAP winners, and $10 for students ages 17 to 23. $10 to watch remotely. To purchase tickets, visit clevelandartsprize.org.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History named one of seven most beautiful museums

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was recently named one of the world’s seven most beautiful museums by Prix Versailles, according to a news release.

e museum recently underwent a $150 million redesign. e project achieved LEED Platinum certi cation, awarded by the U.S Green Building Council.

“Every aspect of our transformed Museum aims to achieve one uni ed

vision: to promote healthy humans, a healthy planet, and a better future for all,”

Sonia Winner, the president and CEO of the Cmuseum, said in the release. “We are thrilled that this commitment to architecture in the service of science has been recognized on an international stage.”

e DLR Group Principal and Global Cultural+Performing Arts Leader Dan Clevenger said in the release, “ e Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s recognition as

one of the world’s most beautiful museums by Prix Versailles is a testament to the power of visionary architecture and sustainable design. is honor not only celebrates the museum’s stunning transformation, led by the design team of Mark Morris, Paul Westlake and Joshua Haney, but also re ects its commitment to advancing scienti c discovery, fostering education around our natural world, and shaping a more informed and sustainable future.”

e other museums on the list were: Grand Palais, Paris; Saka Museum, Bali, Indonesia; Audeum, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Kunstsilo, Kristiansand, Norway; Diriyah Art Futures, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Neb. Of the seven museums, three will receive a world title, interior and exterior from Prix Versailles. e awards will be announced in December.

United Way of Greater Cleveland works to support ALICE population

As compared to the 2023 ALICE report, the number of workers living in Ohio’s 20 most common jobs that cannot a ord their basic needs has increased 2%, according to a news release from the United Way of Greater Cleveland. In 2022, 25% of workers in Ohio’s 20 most common jobs couldn’t a ord basic needs. Now that number is 27%. ALICE stands for asset limited, income constrained, employed.

e new report shows that by lifting all Ohio households to the ALICE threshold could have a 32% return on investment, and a $47.3 billion increase in statewide economic activity, according to the release.

In 2023, 16% of households in Cuyahoga County lived in poverty. Combined with the 27% from the ALICE population, 43% of the county’s households fall under the ALICE threshold. In Geauga County, 6% of households live in poverty, combined with the 22% of the ALICE population, 28% of Geauga County falls under the threshold.

“Too many hardworking families in our community are still struggling just to get by,” Sharon Sobol Jordan, the president and CEO of United Way of Greater Cleveland, said in the release. at is nearly 1 in every 4 Cuyahoga County households and 1 in every 5 Geauga County households facing this daily reality, often holding multiple jobs but still unable to make ends meet.”

In 2023 a family of four with two children and two working adults needed $90,852 to cover essentials. Now, even with both parents working full time in the most common jobs, the family’s income falls short of the essential

costs by $25,000.

“When we underestimate how many households are struggling, we underestimate what it truly takes to build thriving communities,’ Lisa Courtice, president and CEO of United Way of Central Ohio, said in the release. “ is means entire families and essential workers may be overlooked for support, left without the resources they need to stay healthy, achieve nancial stability and reach their fullest potential. at’s a loss not just for ALICE, but for all of us.”

United Way of Greater Cleveland works with several community partners to support programs that address the needs of the ALICE population, accoding to the release.

In Cuyahoga County:

• Make it Home Cleveland is a program committed to giving people living in tax-forfeited properties the opportunity to purchase the property before it is sold to someone else. e program combines personalized guidance with resources intended to ensure a smooth transition to homeownership. In 2024, the program helped more than 40 families.

• Bridge to Two uses a home-based approach to early education preparedness. e program uses home visits to build relationships with parents and caregivers to create quality learning experiences, develop language and literacy skills, and support social and emotional growth for children and their parents. In 2024, the program served 60 families in parent skill-building programs.

• Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition provides free tax preparation assistance and nancial services.

In 2024, the coalition helped 10,000 Cuyahoga County residents receive more than $11.7 million in tax refunds, putting money back into the pockets of working families.

In Geauga County:

• Geauga Poverty Collaborative is a group of case managers from seven social service agencies that provide up to $1,000 in one-time assistance for unexpected expenses like car repairs or rent. In 2024, the collaborative assisted 63 families, helping them avoid costly payday loans, lost wages, and eviction.

• Geauga County Aging and Disability Resource Center provides bene ts counseling and long-term planning for adults over 60, people living with disabilities, and their families. In 2024, the center connected more than 1,332 people with support services, helped 125 people with utility and rent assistance, and delivered almost 600 meals to residents under the age of 60 living with a disability.

• Bridges@Work provides employees with resources and services to help them maintain employment and succeed at work. In 2024, the program provided 465 employees with resource coordination services and 230 workers with nancial wellness workshops.

“Everything we do at United Way of Greater Cleveland is focused on helping hardworking families build their own nancial security,” Jordan said. “United Way 211 is the front door to support and opportunity – anytime, anywhere, for anyone. With 211, none of us need to gure it out alone.”

Matan B’sayser,

Cleveland Charity Organization addresses daily ﬁnancial constraints, staggering debts, hunger, stress, sorrow, shame, uncertainty …

For over 40 years Matan B’sayser and its army of volunteers have been easing the plight of Cleveland Jewry, regardless of afﬁliation.

Matan B’sayser’s Mission isto ease the plight of our recipients in a discreet and dignified way, while simultaneously empowering them to become financially independent and self sufficient.

Matan B’sayser’s Recipients areourneighbors and friends, silently struggling with ﬁnancial, medical or emotional challenges, unexpected large expenses, families with disabled children, sudden unemployment.

Matan B’sayser’s Services include crisis intervention, monthly stipends for families in need, Kemach food distribution before holidays, guidance, support and advocacy.

THE FREE ENGLISH & SPANISH HELPDESKS

served 900+ people in 2024 across the state. It is Ohio’s most valued and reliable resource for referrals, services, and the latest information about autism. brings together 1,200+ professionals, families and autistic individuals to Northeast Ohio for world-class speakers, networking and support.

used the latest research-backed practices and information to reach 1500+ people in 2024, conducting impactful sessions for The Cleveland Police, MetroHealth, Cleveland.com and more.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN/CLEVELAND

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

Please align your philanthropic commitment with your beliefs by supporting NCJW/CLE’s work in changing the lives of women, children and families.

Mindi Axner Executive Director, maxner@ncjwcleveland.org

We graciously accept gently-used women's, men's and children's clothing, home goods, furniture, and more! Donations support retail operations and other programs. Donation Drop-offs: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 26055 Emery Road

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

North Coast Community Homes

Our Mission:

North Coast Community Homes

Our Mission:

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

North Coast Community Homes is a Northeast Ohio non-proﬁt organization that provides quality housing and supportive resources to optimize independence for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

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 don’t give up until our residents feel safe, happy, and connected - to opportunities and community. NCCH creates engagement opportunities speciﬁcally for our residents to experience enrichment programs that o er socialization and connection to the NCCH Community.

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

We are Building Community! NCCH serves over 600 residents across four Northeast Ohio counties, building connections and lifting up the community, creating stronger neighborhoods. Generating over 10,000 house visits and in-person connections, the NCCH Maintenance, Safety Inspections, Housekeeping, and Residential Service Liaisons are setting quality expectations to ensure our homes are stable, safe, and supportive.

Get Involved! Contact us to learn more.

to serve our residents needs.

Proud to partner with JFSA to serve our residents needs.

Gavin Chairperson

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

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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 24,000 unique clients 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.

Spectrum donates $75,000 to five area organizations

Spectrum recently announced donations totaling $15,000 to ve area organizations in Northeast Ohio through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants, according to a news release.

“ rough Spectrum Employee Community Grants, we’re proud to provide support to vital community organizations with which our local employees are already volunteering their time and talent,” Chuck Sullivan, area vice president of eld operations at Spectrum, said in the release. “Together, we’re building stronger communities where our customers and employees live and work across America.”

e grants have been awarded to the following organizations:

• e Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland in Cleveland received $2,500. Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland helps low-income individuals and families facing hunger and food insecurity, according to the release. e funds will be used to

provide address pervasive food insecurity and o er healthy nutritious food alternatives to improve the general health of those who struggle with chronic diseases, the release said.

• Manna Food From Heaven in South Euclid received $2,500. Manna Food From Heaven’s mission is to provide a hot, home cooked, well-balanced meal to the homeless and the hungry in the community, according to the release. e funds will enable the organization to purchase, prepare and distribute healthy, home cooked meals and upkeep of its van used for transporting, the release said.

• Barberton Area Community Ministries received $2,500. Barberton Area Community Ministries provides counseling for Veterans with PTSD, assistance lling out applications for veteran bene ts and delivering food boxes to senior citizens, the release said. ese funds will help nish remodeling of the interior of its facility, according to the release.

• Marlboro Women’s Club in Hartville received $5,000.

e Marlboro Women’s Club is a 501(c)(3) service-oriented

organization, helping residents of Marlboro Township, as well as nearby neighboring communities, the release said. e funds will enable the organization to provide food, hygiene products and clothing to farmers, homeless, disabled and veterans most in need in the community, according to the release.

• Jackson Bear Hugs in North Canton received $2,500. Jackson Bear Hugs is a 501(c)(3) organization that collects, sorts and distributes furniture, household items and clothing donations for free to the community, the release said. e funds will be used to provide low-income students with attire for high school events, such as prom and homecoming, according to the release. e organizations focus on meeting the needs of the community through food pantries, free clothing and household items, o ering support and guidance, providing and delivering meals and fostering hope, social engagement and empowerment, the release said.

HDSA Team Hope Walk & 5K June 22 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

The Northeast Ohio chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2025 HDSA Team Hope Walk & 5K on June 22 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., the 5K starts at 8:30 and the walk starts at 9. Proceeds go toward improving the lives of people a ected by Huntington’s disease, a fatal genetic disorder that causes the

progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, according to a news release. e event takes place in over 100 cities across the United States and has raised more than $28 million for HD since its start in 2007, the release said.

For more information, contact Meghann Quinlan at mle8137@gmail.com.

For registration and donation information, visit hdsa.org.

Ronald McDonald House Charities raises $97,805

McDonalds annual shamrock shake fundraiser raised $97,805 for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Northeast Ohio, according to a news release. From Feb. 10 to March 23, 25 cents of each shamrock shake sold, went toward charity. Over the past 50 years, McDonalds has contributed over $1 billion to the Ronald McDonald House Charities .

Craig Wilson, the Chief Executive O cer of RMHC NEO says, “At RMHC NEO, we see rsthand the impact of every Shamrock Shake purchased,”

“Each donation helps us provide families with a home away from home, ensuring they can focus on their child’s health without worrying about where they’ll stay or their next meal.”

University School students help launch YouthServe

Students at University School in Hunting Valley are at the forefront of a new initiative that’s reshaping how teens across Cleveland connect with service opportunities. YouthServe, a student-led movement, was launched in late 2024 by sophomores Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson from University School and Valentina DiCenso from Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills to bridge the gap between students eager to serve and nonpro ts in need of volunteers. Initially launched at ve top Cleveland-area high schools – University School, Gilmour Academy, Hathaway Brown School and Laurel School in Shaker Heights, Hawken School

in Chester Township – YouthServe empowers student representatives to organize monthly service events around important causes, according to a news release. emes have included food insecurity, literacy and sustainability, o ering hands-on experiences that make community service feel fun, social and meaningful, the release said.

One of YouthServe’s early successes featured a collaboration with Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere, founded by US alumnus Ricky Smith of the class of 1996. More than 50 students gathered to pack over 200 lunches for individuals in need.

“We are incredibly proud of our partnership with McDonald’s and the positive impact we can make together,” Claire Fuller, the manager of development and McDonald’s engagement at Ronald McDonald House Charities, said in the releasee. “With every Shamrock Shake purchased, McDonald’s customers helped create comfort and support for families during di cult times.”

YouthServe has also grown its online presence through Instagram @youthserveccis, highlighting service projects and nonpro t partners with photos, videos and interviews, according to the release. Already gaining momentum, the organization is planning to expand to additional schools and evolve into a club and chapter structure.

“Our goal is to build a real movement for youth service around Cleveland – by students, for students,” said US student Jack Nelson.

Providence House

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

Our Services: Our Crisis Nursery offers 24/7 loving care through free, voluntary emergency shelter for babies and children through age 12, whose families are experiencing crisis while we provide support services to parents and guardians to help address their specific needs and improve stability so their children can return home safely. Last year 99% of our families stayed together!

What’s New:

•We served 876 children & families in crisis last year! But our waitlist continues to grow, and nearly 700 babies and children were waitlisted or unserved.

•Your support is needed more than ever to help care for an additional 250 children and 400+ families this year at our new East Campus!

Interested in Helping?

Contact Miranda Moulton

Donor Engagement Manager

216.651.5982 ext.166 | mirandam@provhouse.org

Natalie A. Leek President & CEO

Timothy K. Flanagan Board Chair

NORTHEAST OHIO | arts | music | performance | entertainment

Summer 2025

Publish Date: June 13, 2025

Canvas spotlights Northeast Ohio’s strong and growing arts and entertainment community. In 2025, each issue of the magazine will again include a special calendar and listings section.

Canvas is distributed to hundreds of dining, retail and artistic locations throughout Northeast Ohio and is delivered to Cleveland Jewish News subscribers. We encourage you to connect with potential art buyers, theatergoers and audience members by advertising in front of Canvas’ highly engaged readership.

Disclaimer: Canvas management reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement or require the elimination or revision of any advertiser content.

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The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus™ provides a continuum of care for youth experiencing trauma and instability, through an integrated, personcentered approach.

• Safe, Supportive Housing

• Educational & Life Skills

• Behavioral Health & Trauma Recovery

• Family Reuniﬁcation & Community Support Integration

The Centers’ H.O.P.E. Campus™ is more than interim housing; it is a catalyst for change. By combining innovative programming and a deep commitment to displaced youth, we aim to set the gold standard for youth residential treatment in Cuyahoga County and beyond. Through Healing, Optimism, Partnership, and Enrichment, The Centers is reimagining the future for vulnerable youth—because every child deserves HOPE.

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. Find out how you can help support civil civic dialogue at Playhouse Square.

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

Mark Ross

The Cleveland Gemach

Our Mission: The Cleveland Gemach is here to support the Jewish community for almost any need or occasion. With over 30 branches, we provide everything from brand-new clothes to furniture to baby gear to families in need. In addition, we send hundreds of boxes of new clothing and shoes to Israel every year. Our mission is to help the Jewish community in Cleveland and the surrounding areas in every way we can.

Contact Information:

Bina Drazin

Founder, Executive Director

216-321-9393

drazinh@hac1.org

The Cleveland Orchestra

Mission: The Cleveland Orchestra inspires and enriches lives by creating extraordinary musical experiences at the highest level of artistic excellence. Hailed as one of the very best orchestras on the planet, The Cleveland Orchestra is noted for its musical excellence and for its devotion and service to the community it calls home through community programming, music education, and year-round performances at Severance and Blossom Music Centers.

What’s New:

Dedicated community support brings thousands of families and friends together for exhilarating music. Next up: Northeast Ohio’s favorite summer tradition at Blossom from July though early September! The summer season features time-honored musical favorites, contemporary classical, Broadway, ﬁlm scores, and stars like Cynthia Erivo and Laufey. The music continues during Summers at Severance with four vibrant classical programs. For fans near and far, The Cleveland Orchestra continues to release new concert performances on our digital home, Adella.live, and new audio recordings on all streaming platforms. . We invite you to be a champion for music by making your donation today.

Interested in Helping?

Donor Services | 216-456-8400 | donate@clevelandorchestra.com

THE MUSIC NEEDS YOU

The Cleveland Orchestra Board of Trustees has stepped forward with a $300,000 matching challenge for music. That means your donation by June 30 only will be DOUBLED by matching funds!

Ticket sales only cover a portion of what it takes to bring world-class performances to Cleveland. The rest comes from generous people like you — people who believe in music and love the arts. MAKE TWICE THE DIFFERENCE! clevelandorchestra.com/give 216-456-8400

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

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Year Established: 1918

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

Top Three Areas of Support:

Cash/Check/Credit Card gifts to the Annual Fund

Estate/endowment gifts

Underwriting/Sponsorships for concerts and programs

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Richard K. Smucker Chair, Board of Trustees

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Annually, over 3,500 individuals will turn to The Gathering Place for support and to address their mind, body, and spirit needs as well as build community with others who are on a cancer journey.

The support that we receive from our Annual Fund Campaign allows The Gathering Place to improve the quality of life for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer as well as their loved ones and provide all of our programs and services free of charge.

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Baseball, softball equipment collection for local youth teams May 30

The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission will host a new softball and baseball equipment drive to support the city of Cleveland Recreation and local baseball leagues. Its goal is to encourage participation by having equipment for communities who may want to be involved, according to a news release.

e equipment will be given to participants at the “Next Up” Youth Education through Sports baseball and softball clinic on May 30 at League Park in Cleveland. In addition to the donations, the sports commission has committed to purchasing one dozen new baseballs for each team in the leagues participating in the clinic.

e sports commission has attracted over 270 sporting events that provide more than $1 billion in activity to Northeast Ohio, according to the release. For more information, visit clevelandsports.org.

Cleveland Botanical Garden announces summer programming

The Cleveland Botanical Gardens will host events and exhibits this summer, including celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Japanese garden, new experiences in the Hershey Children’s Garden and seasonal blooms on view, according to a news release.

Programming for the anniversary of the Japanese garden, “Between Water and Stone: Celebrating 50 years of our Japanese Garden,” will be from May 24 through Sept. 1. e exhibit will highlight the garden’s quiet spaces with activities and stories that dive deeper into the meaning behind each stone and plant, the release said.

As for the Hershey Children’s Garden, patrons will be able to experience the reopened treehouse and hive maze, where children can experience the journey of a bee, the release said. e new beehive maze structure, created in partnership with RGI Creative, will open May 24. In addition to the maze, two new beehives will reside in the Hershey Children’s Garden, in partnership with Youth Bee Works and the Cleveland V.A. Young visitors to the garden will also be able to engage in activities like searching for sh, frogs and turtles in the pond, learn how vegetables and herbs grow and play in the sandbox, as well as learn how to care for plants by using a working water pump, the release said.

For speci c experiences, the Cleveland Botanical Garden also released its summer schedule. Highlights include: “Little Steps to Ikebana: A Children’s Class” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. June 7; “Make & Take: Ikenobo Ikebana” from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; “Zen rough the Lens: Capturing the Essence of a Japanese Garden” from 8 a.m. to noon June 22; “Fit & Florals: Ladies Night” from 6 to 9 p.m. July 18; fairy tea from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 17; and “Between Water & Stone” celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 21. For a full schedule of these programs, as well as registration information, visit holdenfg.org.

Programming in the children’s garden will include Morning Sun Salutations from Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; story time from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; art in the garden on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bugs in the Garden on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; and turtle time on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For a full schedule of these programs, visit bit.ly/45d6BPO.

e gardens will also feature new displays for the summer season. From June 17 to July 20, the Ellipse at the Cleveland Botanical Garden will host an international group exhibition presented by members of the Braid Society and

the American Kumihimo Society, curated in conjunction with the upcoming “Rockin’ Braids and Bands” conference at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood. Other art exhibits include: Sara Nguyen’s “Lunar Garden” in the Eppig Gallery; Jessica Wascak’s “Stereoscopes: Spirit/Land” in the Orientation eatre; Tatiana Roberts’ “Star Gazing Collection” in the Guren Gallery; Grace Frank’s “Explorations” in the cafe; and Arron Foster’s “In-Visible” in the Eppig Gallery.

ere will also be a meet the artists gallery opening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 23 featuring Frank, Roberts and Wascak, with live music and the Rabbit Food food truck on the Geis Terrace.

Summer hours for the Cleveland Botanical Garden are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, except on ursdays when its open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Admission before 5 p.m. is $20 per adult or $14 per child ages three to 12. Ages 2 and under receive free admission. On ursdays after 5 p.m., discounted admission is $10 for adults and $7 for ages 3 to 12. Admission is free for members.

e Cleveland Botanical Garden is at 11030 East Blvd. in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood.

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center recognizes Hiller

The Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center hosted its annual Donor Recognition Event on May 20, where Karen Hiller was honored with the Daniel D. Dauby Award. e event was held at Windows On the River in Cleveland.

Established in 2006, the Dauby Award honors the legacy of the Dauby and Gries families and their enduring

connection to Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center, according to a news release. As a dedicated volunteer, board member, donor and sta member, Hiller’s relationship with CHSC spans nearly 40 years, ensuring CHSC’s work continues to thrive and expand, the release said.

“Karen’s steadfast dedication to CHSC profoundly impacted all aspects of our organization – from the

thousands of neighbors we serve to the culture of compassion and generosity she’s helped cultivate,” Dr. Jennell Vick, president and CEO of CHSC said in the release.

“Her unwavering support has sustained and inspired us to dream bigger. We extend our sincere appreciation for her generous gifts of her talent, time and treasure”

For more information, visit chsc.org.

Sweet Dreams for Kids collects pajamas for children in hospitals

Sweet Dreams for Kids is an organization that donates new pajamas to children in hospitals worldwide. It’s a family-run nonpro t led by Wendy Berezovsky.

“After my youngest child, Dalya,was born with cancer, giving back became deeply important to me,” Berezovsky said in a news release. “Today, my daughter and I run this organization together as a mother-daughter team. Our mission is to bring smiles,

kindness, and a little piece of home to kids facing hospital stays.”

Since its start in 2008, it has donated over 36,000 new pajamas to children in 41 states and eight countries, the release said.

For more information, visit sweetdreamsforkids.org.

University Hospitals was founded in 1866, a single hospital in a two-story house, born of a community’s commitment to health and healing. We’ve grown into a super-regional health system with an academic medical center, 21 hospitals, 50+ health centers and 200+ physician ofﬁces throughout the region.

Throughout our history, UH has embraced change and faced health challenges with resilience. Guided by an unwavering focus on our patients and our community, we’ve deﬁned the standard of excellence in patient-focused care, pioneered medical discoveries, and shaped future caregivers. The UH mission – To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. –endures today, becauseofyou.

Making an impact

An anchor in the community, University Hospitals has been a steadfast source of care and compassion for 159 years. Caring for you is a privilege and responsibility that we take seriously and, for UH, the greatest mark of success is the support of those we serve.

Gifts to UH sustain our communityfocused mission, beneﬁting the patients, families and neighbors that count on us. Because of You: The Campaign for University Hospitals will advance the care of patients in every corner of our community, including: caring for our children, transforming cancer care, leading discovery and innovation, and investing in our community.

Get involved

Five Star Sensation, presented by Huntington Bank, returns in 2025! Our premier event beneﬁting UH Seidman Cancer Center, Five Star has provided critical support for cancer care and researchfor nearly 40 years. Join us and Host Chef Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia at Cuyahoga Community College: Saturday, June 28, 2025

The Chef’s Classic Golf Outing will be held again as part of Five Star 2025. This unique outing includes chef-inspired, Five Star fare on-course. Join us at Barrington Golf Club in Aurora, Ohio: Monday, June 30, 2025

Learn more at FiveStarSensation.org or contact Holly Gibson at 216-844-5837 or Holly.Gibson@uhhospitals.org.

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ADAMHS recognizes outgoing board director Snider

Harvey A. Snider, a long-serving board member and board director of the Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County, was recognized at its annual meeting on June 2. e organization re ected on the behavioral health of Cuyahoga County during the previous year as Snider was recognized upon his recent retirement.

“Harvey has been a long-serving board member, deeply

committed to improving mental health and addiction recovery services in our community” Latoya Hunter Hayes, the chief of external a airs, said in a news release. “His leadership and advocacy have left a lasting impact, and his retirement marks the conclusion of a remarkable chapter of public service”.

e event attended by 600 people had addresses by J. Robert Fowler, board chair and Scott S. Osiecki, CEO, who

presented the Helping Hands Awards. An an art show of 65 pieces by Cuyahoga County residents was also held. Laura L. Adams of the National Academy of Medicine delivered the keynote address.

Helping Hands Awards were presented to Ohio Sen. Nickie J. Antonio, Ohio Rep. Sean P. Brennan, Tony Kost, Judge David Matia, Makenna Reddix and Marie Louise Tatum.

Beech Brook’s ‘Bash for the Brook’ to be held June 6

Beech Brook will host its fourth annual “Bash for the Brook” fundraising event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 6 at Topgolf Cleveland at 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd. N. in Independence.

e event will support Beech Brook’s mission to help Northeast Ohio’s most vulnerable children and families thrive, according to a news release. Festivities will include food, craft cocktails and interactive golf games. It will also feature a holein-one contest, ra es and fund-a-need

opportunities, allowing guests to make a direct impact on the lives of the children and families Beech Brook serves, the release said.

Tickets are $195 per person, with hosting packages starting at $1,000.

B Brave Foundation annual fundraiser July

BBrave Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. July 19 at Collision Bend Brewery at 1250 Old River Road in Cleveland.

Attendees can bid on once-in-a-lifetime ra e items, enjoy food and drinks from Collision Bend, and spend some time hearing the stories of families supported

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through e B Brave Foundation, according to a news release.

e night is dedicated to supporting children with rare diseases and their

Fostering Hope’s Parrot Head Run July 19

Fostering Hope’s annual Parrot Head Run will be held at 10 a.m. July 19, with a family-friendly 5K and 1-mile walk at Margaritaville Cleveland on the East Bank of the Flats.

e event will support children and teens impacted by foster care and residential treatment, according to a news release.

is Jimmy Bu ett-inspired 5K run and 1 mile walk will

Cleveland Ballet announces 2025-26 season

The Cleveland Ballet announced its 2025-26 season at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland.

e performances are:

• “Dracula & Code of Silence,” Oct. 24-25 in Mimi Ohio eatre.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit beechbrook.org/bash or contact Heidi Lang at hlang@beechbrook.org or 216-831-2255, ext. 2240.

caregivers, the release said.

To purchase tickets, visit bbravefoundation.org/fundraiser.

take place along the water through the scenic Flats. Registration fees through July 18 is $37. After that date, registration fee is $40.

To register, visit shorturl.at/FUhYz.

• “ e Nutcracker” from Dec. 12 to Dec. 21 in Connor Palace eatre.

• “Handel’s Messiah” from March 20 to March 22, 2026 in the Keybank State eatre.

• “Cinderella” from May 15 to May 17, 2026 in the Mimi Ohio eatre.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit cleveballet.org.

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 2025: Our signature conservation celebration isanunforgettable evening! Join usJune 28 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Enjoy an evening of dinner, live music, auctions, our infamous wine toss, Asian Lantern Festival, and all the Zoo has to offer

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

June 25, 2025

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join Jstyle for the 2025 Summer Magazine Premiere Party Register at: jstylemagazine.com/summerparty

Tickets are $20. Each guest will receive vegetarian appetizers, one drink ticket and a chance to win raffle prizes.

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Youth Opportunities Unlimited

INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE LEADERS

A leader in youth workforce development, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) provides teens and young adults ages 14-24 not just work experiences, but career readiness and crucial support services. From career preparation to mentorship, Y.O.U. builds a foundation for each young person’s journey, leading towards our mission to prepare youth to become economically self-sufficient contributors in Northeast Ohio’s skilled workforce.

YOUR IMPACT:

Our long-running Summer Youth Employment Program will have nearly 1900 teens ages 14-18 working summer jobs in 2025. Collectively earning $3 million in wages, the nearly 1900 teens gain crucial skills and valuable professional experience through their summer jobs. Our Summer Academies will provide hundreds with paid career exploration in construction, manufacturing and more.

Our Internship Program — with a 100% completion rate last year — matches interns to a career field of interest, providing a specialized experience, mentorship and the unique opportunity for nationally recognized certificates such as Lean Six Sigma.

Staff members work directly in dozens of local schools with lessons, career advising and work-based learning opportunities, achieving an increased graduation rate of 93 percent.

To learn more and donate, visit youcle.org