United Way of Greater Cleveland

United Way of Greater Cleveland Mobilizing and empowering our community to alleviate poverty.

United Way of Greater Cleveland is a local, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty across the Greater Cleveland area. The largest private-sector investor in health and human services, United Way invests in efforts that address poverty using a two-pronged approach. The first prong focuses on the daily issues affecting those living in poverty, the Community Hub for Basic Ne

eds. The second drives research and innovation through the Impact Institute, a think tank with an action plan focused on identifying long-term solutions to break the cycle of poverty.

Ohio applications are now open for Summer EBT (Sun Bucks), which provides grocery benefits to eligible families while sc...
05/29/2026

Ohio applications are now open for Summer EBT (Sun Bucks), which provides grocery benefits to eligible families while school is out. Many Ohio students already qualify, including those receiving SNAP, Ohio Works First, Medicaid (if household income qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals), or reduced-price school meals. Learn more an apply by August 14 at sebt.ohio.gov.

Please join us in welcoming Chiara Cameron-Wood to United Way of Greater Cleveland as Senior Director of 211! 🎉Chiara br...
05/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Chiara Cameron-Wood to United Way of Greater Cleveland as Senior Director of 211! 🎉

Chiara brings more than 10 years of experience leading and strengthening 211 services across the country, most recently as Executive Director of 211 Northeast Michigan. She’s passionate about connecting people to the help they need and making services easier to access for communities.

At United Way, Chiara directs 211, the free, confidential service that helps people find support for things like housing, food, healthcare, childcare, utility assistance, and more.

We’re excited to have Chiara’s experience, leadership, and heart for service helping us support more Greater Clevelanders every day. Welcome, Chiara! 💙

We are excited to welcome Renner Otto back as a workplace campaign partner! Last week we joined them to kick off their m...
05/26/2026

We are excited to welcome Renner Otto back as a workplace campaign partner! Last week we joined them to kick off their month-long campaign at House of Blues.

Special thanks to Managing Partner Luis Carrion and United Way board member Susan Krantz for sharing why investing in our community matters. We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner together again in support of Greater Cleveland.

United Way of Greater Cleveland staff Liz Hill and Erin Turner were proud to attend, and a big thank you to Employee Campaign Manager Adele Hyde for helping lead this year’s campaign efforts.

What does 250 acts of kindness look like in our community?• Supporting a family when it matters most• Connecting someone...
05/22/2026

What does 250 acts of kindness look like in our community?

• Supporting a family when it matters most
• Connecting someone to resources they need
• Showing up, listening, and lending a hand

These moments build stronger neighborhoods over time.

Did you know there’s a Blessing Box at every Cleveland Public Library Branch? Blessing Boxes are a free, self-serve reso...
05/20/2026

Did you know there’s a Blessing Box at every Cleveland Public Library Branch? Blessing Boxes are a free, self-serve resource filled with food, hygiene items, baby supplies and more. They’re available to anyone who needs them! YOU can help make sure the boxes are stocked year-round! Purchase some of the most-needed items from our Amazon Wish List:

Cavs spirit is strong at United Way of Greater Cleveland! 🏀💙Today our team showed up in Cleveland Cavaliers colors and C...
05/19/2026

Cavs spirit is strong at United Way of Greater Cleveland! 🏀💙

Today our team showed up in Cleveland Cavaliers colors and Cleveland pride as we gear up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. We’re proud to cheer on our hometown team and celebrate the energy, teamwork, and community spirit that bring Cleveland together.

GO CAVS!

Cleveland is turning 230! We’re proud to be part of One Cleveland, a citywide civic pride movement celebrating the peopl...
05/15/2026

Cleveland is turning 230! We’re proud to be part of One Cleveland, a citywide civic pride movement celebrating the people, places, stories, and history that connect us all.

From our neighborhoods to our shared experiences, celebrates what makes us Cleveland. Visit cpl.org/onecle to learn more.

Mental well-being impacts every part of life: our families, workplaces, schools, and communities.This Mental Health Awar...
05/13/2026

Mental well-being impacts every part of life: our families, workplaces, schools, and communities.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re grateful for the organizations, advocates, and caregivers working every day to support mental health across Greater Cleveland. We know many working families face ongoing stress tied to financial hardship, caregiving responsibilities, housing instability, and access to care, all of which can affect mental well-being.

If you or someone you know is looking for mental health support, United Way 211 can help connect you to local resources, including counseling services, crisis support, and other community programs.
Available anytime, anywhere, 211 connects callers to organizations and providers across the community.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, trained counselors are also available through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

What a night with our Emerging Leaders at the 5th Annual Fore CLE!More than 160 young professionals, corporate partners,...
05/11/2026

What a night with our Emerging Leaders at the 5th Annual Fore CLE!

More than 160 young professionals, corporate partners, and community leaders came together at Topgolf to raise more than $30,000 in support of United Way 211, helping connect Greater Clevelanders to food, housing, mental health, and other critical resources.

Emerging Leaders is United Way of Greater Cleveland’s network of young professionals who are committed to building connections, giving back, and creating a stronger community together. Fore CLE is a chance to support United Way 211, connect with others across Greater Cleveland, and get more involved in the community.

Congratulations to our top teams:

🥇 Olympic Steel
🥈 Cleveland Guardians
🥉 Trae Graham & Friends

Thank you to our Cabinet, sponsors, guests, and everyone who helped make this event possible. We’re grateful for the growing network of leaders investing in our community.

Interested in getting involved with Emerging Leaders? Learn more: https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/get-involved/emerging-leaders/

As new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements begin to take effect in Cuyahoga County, more ...
05/08/2026

As new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements begin to take effect in Cuyahoga County, more than 1,300 residents are at risk of losing access to food assistance, many of them older adults.

When food assistance changes, families often face ripple effects across housing, health, and overall stability.

Today our Senior Director of 211, Chiara Cameron-Wood, took part in a press conference about the changes in SNAP, alongside other leaders working to support our community.

Through United Way 211, our team helps connect residents to food resources, benefits assistance, and other local support when needs shift or services change.

Thank you to the organizations on the front lines of this work every day and for coming together to make sure people know where to turn.

Cuyahoga Job and Family Services Greater Cleveland Food Bank Hunger Network Dave's Supermarket MetroHealth

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