United Way of Greater Cleveland

🌟 Celebrating 40 Years of National Philanthropy Day in Cleveland! 🌟 Shoutout to tJane Furth, Emily Brunkalla, and Caitlin Miller for their leadership on the steering committee! National Philanthropy Day honors the impact of giving and the generous individuals and organizations shaping our community. Proceeds from this event support Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cleveland Chapter’s scholarships and programs. Here’s to all who give back and make a difference! 💙 #NationalPhilanthropyDay #Philanthropy #GivingBack #UnitedWayCLE #Cleveland #AFP #CommunityImpact

Our annual Torchbearer Awards recognize leaders who go above and beyond in their dedication to United Way and our community. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you to the five campaigns that gave significantly to the Community Hub for Basic Needs: RPM International Inc., Carnegie Companies, Inc., Parkwood LLC, CBIZ and PNC. We so appreciate your dedication to United Way and our community! #UnitedWayCLE #Torchbearers #CorporatePartners

Today, we have the power to make a difference. Every single vote is a voice, a choice, and a step toward the future we want. ✅ Check your polling location here: ohiosos.gov ✅ Bring your ID and essentials ✅ Invite family, friends, and neighbors to join you Let’s lift our voices for a brighter, more hopeful future for Greater Cleveland. Your vote is your power—let’s use it! #Vote #ElectionDay #UnitedWayCLE

🗳️ Tomorrow is Election Day! 🗳️ At United Way of Greater Cleveland, we believe in the power of community and the importance of making your voice heard. Voting is one of the most impactful ways to shape our future together! Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned voter, every vote matters, and every vote counts. ✅ Find your polling location ✅ Bring your ID and essentials ✅ Spread the word – encourage friends and family to vote, too! Let’s come together, make our voices heard, and help build a brighter future for Greater Cleveland. Happy voting day, Cleveland! #Vote #ElectionDay #CivicEngagement #UnitedWayCLE

A “new team member” helps RD for the day: Eaton hosted a Take Your Dog to Work event on Wednesday as part of their ongoing Workplace Campaign. New Resource Development “team member” Maybelline Ghose (see attached photo) joined her mom, Monica Ghose – Donor Engagement, and Stephanie Sommers – Resource Development as part of the welcoming committee to engage with Eaton employees at the event. We appreciate Eaton for allowing us to be part of their engagement campaigns.

🎃 Happy Halloween from United Way of Greater Cleveland! 🎃 Our team had a fantastic time celebrating Halloween together! From creative costumes to spooky treats, our Halloween party was filled with fun, laughter, and a whole lot of spirit! 🧛♂️👻 Check out some highlights from our team’s festivities and join us in the Halloween spirit! And as always, we’re grateful for our community of supporters who make every day feel like a celebration of positive impact. Have a safe, spooky, and thrilling Halloween! 🎉🍬 #HappyHalloween #UnitedWayCLE #CommunitySpirit

Winter weather is just around the corner, and registration for the HEAP Program opens on November 1 for income-eligible Ohioans. Applied directly to a utility or fuel bill, this benefit can help manage heating costs in the winter for both homeowners and renters. For more information or to apply for assistance, visit the Ohio Department of Development’s website at https://bit.ly/4dUs1lL. If you or someone you know is looking for assistance with utility bills, United Way 211 is here to help. Our network of agencies can provide information about payment plans, discounts, negotiation programs, and possible bill payment assistance designed to help people maintain affordable gas, electric, water, and telephone service. Call 2-1-1 to speak with a trained Community Resource Specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will work with you to find the best community resources that fit your needs.

Thank you to our Emerging Leaders and PHriends for a successful Connect & Collect! 50+ young leaders gathered at Noble Beast Brewing to support United Way and collect medicine for Providence House. Want to get involved? Join here: https://lnkd.in/g7KRiZFH #GiveBackCLE #EmergingLeaders

RPM International Inc. wrapped up its 2024 Workplace Campaign today by hosting a luncheon that included a prize drawing for employees who participated in the campaign. RPM Chairman and CEO, Frank Sullivan kicked off the luncheon with a thank you to all the employees for their generous support of United Way Greater Cleveland. He said RPM values their ongoing partnerships with organizations and causes in our communities and this is just one example of how employees can help create lasting change for those in need. At the luncheon, RPM was recognized as a recipient of United Way of Greater Cleveland 2024 Torchbearer Awards for Overall Campaign Growth and Community Hub for Basic Needs Support. Pictured left to right: Randy McShepard, (V.P., Public Affairs and Chief Talent Officer, RPM,) Sandra Fletcher (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Philanthropy, United Way of Greater Cleveland), Diana Riely (Manager Community Affairs and Special Projects, RPM), and Frank Sullivan (Chairman & CEO, RPM).

Why is United Way important to the future of Greater Cleveland? Philanthropist Jim Ratner has an answer. “Despite the many challenges in Cleveland, United Way has remained a vibrant central hub for change,” he says. “It’s the one organization that cuts across the entire community, actively working to improve outcomes to effect lasting change.” That’s why, when the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation awarded United Way a $10 million challenge grant to fund an endowment, Susan and James Ratner jumped at the chance to participate. “The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation’s gift speaks volumes about their belief in United Way’s work, and their commitment to this community, and it is very important we support this endowment,” Susan and James Ratner explain. We celebrate the generosity and commitment of the Mandel Supporting Foundation and the 20+ donors who have contributed to this endowment. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping ensure we can carry our work into the future. Learn more about the Mandel Match and its donors here: https://bit.ly/4dFYyMn #CommunitySupport #Generosity #UnitedWayCLE #MandelMatch