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Coalition announces second phase of Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund

Posted September 01, 2020 in News Items

Nearly $3 million initially available; individuals and organizations encouraged to give [image:1] CLEVELAND (Sept. 1, 2020) – Philanthropic partners across Northeast Ohio today announced the creation of Phase II of the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, for continued support to nonprofit organizations dealing directly with the ongoing effects of the pandemic in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. In determining the approach to Phase II, the partners collected input from nearly 750 stakeholders, including more than 300 community residents, almost 320 nonprofit organizations (both Phase I grantees and non-grantees), and dozens of local and national leaders across sectors. Three areas stood out as... read more

Statement From Our Board and the President & CEO Regarding Board Member Terry Allan

Posted August 07, 2020 in News Items

Earlier this week several news outlets brought to light a picture of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health Commissioner Terry Allan in blackface 30 years ago. Terry is a member of the Saint Luke's Foundation... read more

Greater Cleveland Congregations Launches Campaign To Test Thousands For COVID-19

Posted June 26, 2020 in News Items

Color of Health Initiative seeks equal access to testing and creation of comprehensive community-wide support network as matter of justice as we seek to suppress COVID-19. Cleveland, OH – June 25, 2020 –Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC),... read more

Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund partners announce latest round of grantmaking

Posted June 16, 2020 in News Items

Grantmaking efforts will now continue through July to meet ongoing need The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition announced today the most recent round of grants to support the nonprofit community. In total, $928,000 was... read more

Rapid Response Fund has now granted more than $4.7 million to 85 nonprofit groups and organizations.

Posted May 15, 2020 in News Items

CLEVELAND (May 15, 2020) – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition announced today its latest round of grants to support the nonprofit community, which continues to face unprecedented challenges during the ongoing pandemic.... read more