Cleveland truly is a city on the rise. There is a growing sense of pride and a desire to revitalize our city. I feel that this is in part to all the negative publicity we've been getting in the last several years. I grew up out in the rural suburbs of Geauga County, but growing up we identified ourselves as Clevelanders and I have a very strong affinity for the city and its surrounding areas.
Take a minute to learn about the amazing movements to improve our area, and get involved! Change happens one person at a time, and the more we care and participate in enriching our city, the stronger our city thrives.
Business&Environment
- NorTech
- Developing strategies for bringing emerging technologial industries to Northeast Ohio to creating lasting jobs and a positive economic impact.
- Local Food Cleveland
- Promoting local food economy and culture.
- I Buy NEO
- Encouraging and educating residents of Northeast Ohio on the importance of supporting local, independently-owned businesses.
- Green City, Blue Lake
- Advancing sustainability in energy, business, education, and the environment in Northeast Ohio.
- Downtown Cleveland Alliance
- Working with downtown business and property owners to make Cleveland a more dynamic place to work, live, and visit.
- Business Volunteers United
- Encourages business' involvement in nonprofit organizations, fostering their success in order to enrich the local communities and create stronger ties between the community, nonprofits, and the supporting businesses.
- Cleveland Social Venture Partners
- Pools funds and volunteers from businesses and philantrhopists to invest in local nonprofits for effective and efficient service to the community.
Fitness&Health
- Girls on the Run
- Provides support for young girls by encouraging positive self-images, healthy goals, and self-esteem.
- We Run This City
- A collaborative program between several Cleveland organizations teach young people to set and achieve goals by preparing for the Cleveland Marathon.
- Hands On Sports Foundation
- Provides a safe, encouraging environment for under-priviledged youth to learn and play soccer. Founded & directed by Cleveland Crunch and Force legend Otto Orf.
- Get the Glow
- Lifestyle and nutrition coaching for whole body wellness.
- Girls with Sole
- Using fitness and wellness to empower the minds, bodies and souls of girls who have experienced abuse.
- Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
- Promotes the use of bicycles in adults and youth, as well as offer bicycle repair, classes, and earn-a-bike opportunities.
Social&Enrichment
- Positively Cleveland
- Marketing organization that works to bring conventions and publicize events in the Greater Cleveland area.
- Saving Cities
- Working to revitalize the Rust Belt region through positive, call-to-action content.
- Unmiserable Cleveland
- Promotes positivity and events around the Cleveland area, as well as shines light on people and businesses having a positive impact on life in Cleveland.
- IngenuityFest
- A yearly event that focuses on art and technology exhibits, highlighting creativity and innovation.
- City Year
- Unites young people from various backgrounds to serve for a full school year as tutors and role models, working to improve student attendance, behavior and academic performance.
- Cleveland Food Bank
- Supplies the majority of Cleveland hot meal sites, food pantries and shelters.
- Maggie's Place
- Provides houses of hospitality for expectant mothers who are alone or living on the streets, assisting in prenatal care, health insurance, housing, and education.
- Habitat for Humanity
- Works to eliminate substandard housing and homelessness, by using volunteers to build homes for needy families. Recipient families invest volunteer hours to earn a no-interest, no-profit mortgage.
- Care for Others
- Providing assistance for needy families and individuals to break the cycle of poverty.