Charities
The majority of both Hermes premier races and our other organized races are run in honor of a specific charity or charities. Over 165 charities benefit from the donation and/or registration money from our races and Corporate Challenge Events. This includes local and national charities dedicated to many unique, important causes. Learn more about all of these charities, their mission statements, and how you can support them below.
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The Hunger Network’s mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry and that no food goes to waste. For over 25 years, the Hunger Network has been dedicated to ending hunger and improving our community’s health. It is Cuyahoga County’s largest emergency food provider with over 70 Hunger Centers around the county. |
Bay Village City Schools Athletic Programs – Bay Rockets Association |
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Cleveland Kurentovanje The organization was founded in 2013 and is run by dedicated volunteers. In addition, it is a program of the Slovenian Museum and Archives. |
The American Lung Association
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The Irish American Charitable Fund The Irish American Charitable Foundation is a Public Charity organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational, and cultural uses and purposes. The Mission of the Irish American Charitable Foundation is to support and provide start-up funds to promote and develop the sustained growth of cultural and educational activities of Irish American organizations in the Northeast Ohio area. |
The Liver Coalition of San Diego The Liver Coalition aims to save lives by improving liver health and preventing liver disease through community-based education, linkages to care, advocacy, and research programs. The coalition was formed in 2020 by medical specialists, transplant surgeons, patients, and caregivers to promote liver health and support individuals affected by all liver diseases. Funds raised by the Liver Coalition support efforts in public education and patient programs to increase access to community-based screening, especially in high-risk and underserved communities. In addition, the organization works to strengthen advocacy to advance liver health equity and long-term care. |
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The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland The Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland (also known as the SHCGC) is a regional club that is dedicated to preserving the Siberian Husky breed and promoting responsible ownership by providing education to the public about Siberian Huskies and how to care for them. |
RunHer society is a female centered running group that works to build a community of female runners through a focus on health, wellness, and running. The club hosts meet ups, regular runs, and social events around Cleveland. They also help sponsor different efforts to help women in the Cleveland community. This includes fundraisers benefiting the New Life Serenity Center for sobriety. |
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Writers in Residence’s mission is to teach creative writing to Cleveland youth who are incarcerated. They aim to empower voices and to assist in the transition to re-entry into society. Writers in residence organizes creative writing workshops, relationship building, and re-entry mentorship across Cleveland. |
Passionate Educators was founded in 2022 in an effort to expand prior scholarship and grant programs previously established by the Hopkins family and Brunswick Educational Foundation. In honor of the late Deborah Hopkins, this organization offers scholarships to bright, imaginative students and provides grants to dedicated and engaged teachers. |
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The Southwest General Health Foundation The Southwest General Health Center has been around since 1920. At the forefront of its mission, the center aims to deliver exceptional care to the greater Cleveland community. In 1986, the Southwest Health Foundation was established to raise funds for the health center. Southwest general maintains a collaborative partnership with University Hospitals while remaining an independent community hospital, reliant on the generosity of donors and private individuals for support. |
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Sustainability Programs The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo operates a sustainability and conservation program that works to eliminate waste in the parks and beyond. These efforts include conservation partnerships, electronic and light recycling, and civic action for wildlife. |
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Westlake Educational Foundation The Westlake Educational Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that exists to extend enhanced opportunities and experiences to Westlake City Schools students beyond the excellent education offered through the district’s traditionally funded programs. Originally founded in 1987, the Foundation offers grant funding to teachers and administrators for innovative and creative endeavors in pursuit of educating for excellence. |
The Independence School District’s mission is to create a collaborative and innovative educational community where students thrive as active contributors to their world. Across Independence schools, approximately 970 students are enrolled in primary, middle, and high schools with dedicated and experienced faculty and staff support in each level. |
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The Haven Home provides support and stable housing for pregnant women and mothers across Northeast Ohio who are experiencing homelessness. In addition, Haven Home offers mothers access to healthcare and enrichment services in order to help them gain independence. |
PAWS on Hunger Program – Twinsburg School Foundation PAWS on Child Hunger is a program operated by the Twinsburg School foundation to provide children between the ages of preschool to eighth grade with nutritious snacks. Healthy snacks are handed out on Fridays to supply kids with nutritious and filling snacks over the weekends. |
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater Cleveland The mission of UCP is to empower children and adults with disabilities to advance their independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community. UCP aims to help their clients live happy, healthy, and enriched lives by affording them equal opportunities in daily life, community, and work settings. Every year, UCP serves over 1,500 children and adults. |
Soroptimist International of Cleveland Soroptimist International of Cleveland is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need in order to achieve economic empowerment. The organization works to foster an environment of women helping women to make a difference for girls and women worldwide. |
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The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio The Diversity Center’s Mission is to empower people and organizations to embrace all forms of diversity and create communities where everyone belongs. The organization aims to build communities where all people are connected, respected, and valued. |
Cornerstones of Hope serves people who are struggling through grief and other difficult life challenges. In addition, the organization provides spiritual care to people who are seeking a deeper spiritual growth or a more personal relationship with God, and they help organize memorial events to relieve burdens on grieving families. Through direct counseling, support groups, grief camps, and community programs, Cornerstones of Hope supports grieving individuals and their families in any way possible. |
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Friendship APL is a private, nonprofit humane society in Elyria, Ohio. They own and operate the largest animal shelter in Lorain County. Friendship APL is dedicated to ensuring no animal suffers without the basic necessities to live a healthy life, providing the education to promote and nurture the human/animal bond and treating all those who seek our help with kindness, dignity and respect. |
The Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund (ASEEF) is a community-based organization designed to develop and provide a permanent source of supplemental funding for improving the quality of education. The ASEEF resources are not used to fund the basic school programs but are for the enrichment and enhancement of education within the Avon Local School District in partnership with business, industry, and community. The fund utilizes available resources to award grants for unique projects and innovative programming.
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The Chagrin Valley Jaycees’ mission is to develop local leaders through service, leadership, and the organization of local events. The organization works to support the community in any way possible, whether that be through raising money, putting on events, or lending a helping hand in any place it is needed. |
Youth Challenge’s mission to ensure that every child, regardless of physical ability, can play, make friends, and thrive in a safe environment. The organization pairs children who have physical disabilities with trained teen volunteers to help teach them life skills, sports, recreations, and arts. Youth Challenge is one of the leading nonprofit organizations in Northeast Ohio and it works to create a strong sense of community, belonging, and advocacy for children of all abilities. |
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The Field House Cancer Foundation The Field House Cancer Foundation’s mission is to help alleviate the financial burden on families with a member diagnosed with brain cancer or a brain cancer related condition by providing essential financial assistance. The foundation offers financial assistance through aid on utility bills, medical expenses, and any other essential needs. |
Cleveland Firefighters Charity – Jack Gannon Burn Unit of Metro Health Hospital MetroHealth is one of the only two burn centers in Ohio verified for the care of both adults and children by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. The center treats more than 1,700 burn injuries a year. |
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University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital mission is to heal, teach, and discover. The Hospital is a 244 bed, full-service children’s hospital, and academic medical center. It consistently ranks among the top children’s hospital in the nation. |
The Culinary Fights Cancer Foundation The mission of the Joe Babb Culinary Fights Cancer Foundation is to partner with local chefs and restaurants to provide free-of-charge cooking classes to cancer patients and their families. The organization helps cancer patients, and their families learn how to prepare and cook healthy meals that are mindful of the impact that cancer treatments can have on patients’ taste buds. These classes also aim to create lasting relationships, connection, and support for cancer patients, chefs, and their families. |
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The West Side Catholic Center provides hot meals, clothing, shelter, and support to individuals and families in Cleveland – regardless of religious affiliation. The organization strives to meet people where they are, helping them to rebuild stability, dignity, and hope. They have served over 9,000 individuals and have given over 47,000 meals and over 9,500 nights of lodging through their resource center. |
Passages Connecting Fathers and Families Passages Connecting Fathers and Families is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and empower families to thrive. For more than 20 years, passages has been helping fathers become better parents to their children, partners with their children’s mothers, and providers for their families. Passages’ free programs are designed to improve the quality of life for all families they serve. |
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The mission of the Gathering Place is to support, educate, and empower individuals and families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives through programs and services provided free of charge. The programs at The Gathering Place address the body, the mind, and the spirit through free programs and services like nutrition and fitness programs, medical librarian resource center, education programs, children and family support, and so much more. |
The Westlake K9 Unit has existed for over 20 years and currently includes three dogs: Vince, Cash, and Timmy as well as their handlers. All funding for the unit was raised through the support of the community and through generous donations to the program. |
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Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through a commitment to comfort, joy, and achievement. The organization has grown to include residential, medical, recreational, educational, and work training for children and adults with disabilities. Today, over 1,300 people have benefited from services provided by Hattie Larlham. |
The Transplant House of Cleveland The transplant House of Cleveland provides affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families. The organization welcomes out-of-town transplant patients and their caregivers, who live an hour or more outside of Cleveland. Transplant patients may be solid organ, bone marrow, or stem cell patients at any stage in the transplant process. The Transplant House strives to be a “home away from home” for patients and their families. |
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The Samos Club of Cleveland is a nonprofit organization that brings together generations of Greek Americans with roots in Samos, Greece to preserve their culture, strengthen their community, and honor the legacy of their ancestors through fellowship, tradition, and shared pride. They strive to strengthen bonds of generations of Samians abroad and give back with purpose. Samos Club proudly supports charitable initiatives through fundraising, events, and community service. |
The Sarcoma Foundation of America The Sarcoma Foundation of America’s mission is to improve outcomes for people diagnosed with sarcoma to increase the number of survivors. In order to reach this goal, SFA funds and advances research, educates and offers resources for people diagnosed with sarcoma, and advocates on behalf of the community to bring about a greater awareness of the disease. |
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The Cuyahoga Valley Youth Organization The Cuyahoga Vikings Youth Organization works to support, mold, and shape children into leaders of the future. Through educational programs and leadership initiatives, The organization helps to nurture kids and to promote their development and skills that they will carry throughout their lives. |
The Cleveland Furniture Bank takes gently used furniture in order to help displaced individuals and families have the dignity of a furnished home. The CFB picks up furniture and other items from communities across the greater Cleveland areas and then distributes them to families in need. On an annual basis, Cleveland Furniture Bank provides almost 20,0000 pieces of furniture to between 3500-4000 individuals and families. |
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The Cardinal Crew Foundation is dedicated to helping those affected by addiction through education, scholarships, community events, and telehealth. Through community events and fundraising, The Cardinal Crew raises funds and awareness to support families affected by addiction. |
The City of Parma Scholarship Fund The City of Parma Scholarship Fund donates over $80,000 worth of scholarship funds to graduating seniors of the Parma City School District. Through over 50 different scholarship opportunities, graduating students of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, or disability are eligible to apply for a scholarship grant. |
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All Faith Food Pantry delivers nutritious, free groceries to seniors and people with limited mobility. Through direct monthly deliveries to clients’ homes, All Faith Food Pantry strives to build a community where diverse individuals and groups unite to feed the underserved. AFP has served over 53,000 household deliveries and now averages 350 households per month. |
The Cleveland Maiden Association Since March of 2015, the Cleveland Maiden Association charitable organization has focused on fundraising to support medical and financial aid to Ukrainians and their families who have faced unprecedented hardship as a result of violence and fighting. To date, the organization has delivered over 155 tons of medical and other humanitarian aid to Ukraine. In addition, the Cleveland Maiden Association has donated over $475,000 to nonprofit organizations and charitable foundations doing work on the ground. |
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The mission of the TJ Carrie Foundation is to provide a social, emotionally supportive community for children and families living with heart conditions, while educating the greater community on heart health. Through signature programs and community events, the foundation provides a platform for founder TJ Carrie to take a hands on, engaged approach with young people and their families, helping them to overcome their problems and accomplish their goals. The foundation is built on the pillars of faith, hope, courage, and love. |
Achievement Centers for Children Achievement Centers for Children’s mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities to achieve their greatest potential through holistic and family-focused services. Achievement Centers works to provide customized care that caters to each child’s unique abilities, needs, and goals to contribute to their success within and beyond their programs. |
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Steve Takacs ALS Research – The ALS Association The ALS Association is the world’s leading ALS organization. The organization’s goal is to make ALS livable and to cure it. Through work in all 50 states, the ALS Association provides support for people living with ALS and their loved ones, while also funding promising ALS research. In addition, the association works to promote national advocacy and to advance funding and policy for those impacted by the disease. |
The Friends of Finley State Park The Friends of Finley State Park is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 2004 to help preserve and protect the park’s educational and recreational offerings beyond what can be supported by tax dollars alone. Groups of volunteers and park staff help to ensure that Findley State Park stays well preserved while also offering activities and projects to improve experiences for guests. |
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society/Blood Cancer United Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) has several chapters across the country. The organization works to help research, support, and promote advocacy for blood cancer in the communities it serves. In addition, since 1949, Blood Cancer United has been the leading organization for all patients affected by blood cancer. |
Fostering Hope is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in foster care and residential treatment across Northeast Ohio. The organization was founded to raise awareness regarding the unique challenges faced by youth in the foster care system. Fostering Hope creates experiences and programs to uplift spirits, inspire hope, and spark joy in young lives. |
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Out Run Ovarian Cancer (OROC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising ovarian cancer awareness and money for research and education. OROC has been around since 2003, and the organization has raised more than 2 million dollars for ovarian cancer research and education in Northeast Ohio. In addition to raising money, OROC has established an active community of hope and empowerment for people touched by ovarian cancer through awareness, education, and early detection. |
Students Cutting Carbon Emissions Students Cutting Carbon Emissions is a student-led, student-run organization focused on cutting carbon emissions by raising awareness, fundraising, and deploying capital into mission-aligned investments. SCCE operates as a non-profit company with a foundation that provides permanent capital to mission-aligned organizations. |
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The Lions Club of North Ridgeville (Supporting Pediatric Cancer Research) The Lions Club of North Ridgeville works to create and foster the principles of good government and good citizenship. In addition, it encourages active interest in civic, cultural, social, and moral welfare of the community. The Lions Club funds programs like local eye care, camps, college scholarships, local sports, and community care. |
Donors Choose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need. The organization is committed to combating disparities in school funding by inspiring as much support as possible for students who don’t have access to resources needed for success. The organization operates by requesting donors select a classroom project that interests them. Donors Choose then purchases all requested items, fulfills the order, and ships the items directly to the teacher. |
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The Cleveland Housing Network (CHN) is a large-scale affordable housing developer, housing service provider, residential lender, and housing intermediary that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for the community. CHN has had a tremendous impact on Cleveland through the addition of 3,9000 new homeowners, 7,100 new homes, and providing housing stability services to 60,000 individuals. |
The Helping Hands Initiative Foundation’s mission is to reduce the number of disadvantaged and displaced individuals by providing safe spaces, life-changing resources, and clear, goal-oriented programs that help people reintegrate into society successfully. HHIF is a community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to helping disadvantaged and displaced individuals and families rebuild their lives with dignity, resources, and sustainable support. |
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The Cleveland Metroparks K9 Unit The Cleveland Metroparks K9 Unit patrols the entire Park District and specializes in locating missing people, apprehending suspects, and odor detection. The unit participates in weekly training exercises, statewide instruction, and national training forces. The Cleveland Metroparks K9 unit promotes safety and crime prevention across the Cleveland parks. |
Lifebanc’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. The organization helps create pathways for organ transplantation that give patients a second change. They are committed to ensuring that donation education is clear, accessible, and respectful. |
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Project NICU provides support, connection, and hope to families navigating the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The organization supports parents during one of the most challenging times in their lives, offering comfort, resources, and understanding. In addition, Project NICU supports families with medically fragile infants and the medical professionals who care for them through intentional programming, peer connection, and hospital partnerships. |
The Jack and Jill Foundation is committed to addressing systemic barriers affecting underserved children and families by investing in programs and services that build strong foundations for long-term success. Rooted in a legacy of service to African American communities, the Foundation remains committed to ensuring all children, especially those facing social and economic inequities, have the opportunity to thrive. |
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InMotion offers free community-based wellness programs for people with Parkinson’s disease. The organization provides evidence-based healing arts, physical wellness, education, support, and symptom specific programs that have been shown to slow disease progression and help people with Parkinson’s disease to live well. |
Big Brothers Big Sisters is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. The organization believes that every young person deserves a mentor who sees them, listens to them, and is in their corner. Big Brothers Big Sisters fosters a sense of belonging and opportunity for all children involved in their programs. |
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The Gates Mills Parent Teacher Club The Gates Mills School Parent Teacher Club provides support and enhancement for every student and family at Gates Mills School. This support is created through a variety of educational, social, and service events. |
The Pete Leneghan Entrepreneurship Foundation The Pete Leneghan Entrepreneurship Foundation envisions a world where every aspiring entrepreneur, regardless of background, has the opportunity, support, and confidence to create, lead, and transform their communities through innovation and enterprise. The Foundation celebrates the legacy of Pete Leneghan, by supporting young business owners through philanthropic giving to local schools and entrepreneurship programs. |
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Empower Sports works to enrich the lives of athletes of diverse challenges through sports and exercise while promoting kindness, character, and meaningful relationships. They are committed to ensuring that every athlete has a place on sports teams regardless of age, race, and ability. |
The Mother of Sorrows Parish is a Christ-centered and Holy Spirit-led parish, welcoming and genuine community, faithful and reverent in worship, and humble stewards who serve with generous hearts. The Parish is associated with the Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland. |
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The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter provides a temporary home to dogs that are lost or stray. Dogs stay at their shelter for a minimum of 72 hours for their owners to reclaim them. If not reclaimed, dogs can be adopted or transferred to partner agencies. The organization offers compassionate care for every animal staying at the shelter. In addition, they provide education to the community regarding adoption and pet ownership. |
Alice Flaherty Excellence in Nursing Scholarships The Alice Flaherty Excellence in Nursing Scholarship is a University of Akron Nursing scholarship to honor the memory of Nurse Alice Flaherty who was a registered nurse for 40 years. |
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The Edna House is dedicated to helping women achieve lifetime sobriety through a safe, supportive environment. Their mission combines structured housing, life skills development, and 12 step recovery programs to foster long-term recovery and independence. Their vision is that every woman who desires sobriety has the opportunity to achieve it. |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Recovery Month The SAMHSA National Recovery Month is observed every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible. SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery by creating initiatives and raising grant funding during Recovery Month. |
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Every Step Counts Ohio is dedicated to enhancing life through sport. By organizing trail races around Ohio, the organization works to bring community together and force new paths through racing and exercise. |
Recovery Resources is a nonprofit behavioral health organization that supports individuals and families affected by alcoholism. The organization is focused on supporting sustainable recovery around the Social Determinants of Health. In addition, they facilitate micro-grantmaking to individuals and grassroots organizations through the Recovery Resources Support Grant. |
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Sewa International is a Hindu faith-based, humanitarian, nonprofit service organization. The organization is part of a larger movement that started in India in 1989 and is active in twenty countries. The organization specializes in disaster relief and rehabilitation, focusing their programs on family services like refugee welfare, female empowerment, health, and education. Sewa serves humanity irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, or nationality. |
The Madzy Fund The Madzy Fund helps to fund participation fees for student athletes at Berea-Midpark High School, Intermediate and Junior High Schools, as well as the Berea Baseball Association and Lou Groza Football who could not otherwise afford to pay such a fee. @madzyrun on Facebook, Instagram, and X |
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Canalway Partners is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for projects and programs within the Ohio and Erie Canalway National Heritage Area in Cuyahoga County. The organization works to preserve the natural and cultural experiences of the Ohio & Erie Canalway for the future and connect people to place. |
The Moreland Hills Parks Commission The Moreland Hills Parks Commission supports the preservation, improvement, and enjoyment of local parks and green spaces for all residents. Through annual events like races, hikes, and fundraisers, the commission raises funds to maintain parks throughout Moreland Hills. |
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The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Wildlife Conservation The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is addressing issues that threaten species in the wild by supporting, developing, and implementing unique and collaborative projects that promote wildlife survival and benefit human communities by protecting wildlife, building and promoting conservation capacity. |
Greater Cleveland Young Marines Drug Prevention The Young Marines Drug Prevention program works to raise awareness about substance abuse and misuse. Their Drug Demand Reduction program educates youth on the dangers of drug use and misuse, providing the tools and knowledge they need to make informed, healthy decisions. The Young Marines strive to help build drug-free communities nationwide. |
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The Brooklyn Heights Park Board Organization The Brooklyn Heights Park Board Organization works to enrich the lives of residents by providing responsive recreational services and organizing civic events that foster a strong sense of community, compassion, and respect. The organization is supported by the Men’s and Women’s service clubs. |
LifeAct’s mission is to prevent suicide by educating young people to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to seek professional help for themselves and others. LifeAct organizes in-school educational programs, suicide prevention, and stress management programs. LifeAct instructors have presented lifesaving programs to more than 425,000 people in over 210 Ohio schools. Students who experience the program are significantly more likely to seek help for themselves or others. |
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Rekindle’s mission is to drive meaningful social change by fostering collaboration between Black and Jewish American leaders. Through open dialogue and face-to-face conversation, Rekindle builds bridges of understanding and connection. In addition, it works to advance a shared fight for justice, equality, and respect for people of all backgrounds, races, and religions. |
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute is dedicated to teaching the skills and trades of the culinary arts to formerly incarcerated individuals. EDWINS works to empower willing minds through passion for hospitality management and to prepare students for a successful transition home. At least 95% of program graduates attain employment after completion of the program. In addition, program graduates have a less than 1% recidivism rate. |
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RePlay for Kids’ mission is to increase the availability of toys and assistive devices for children with disabilities. The organization repairs, adapts, and distributes toys and assistive devices free of charge in order to raise awareness and increase the number and variety of toys and device available to the kids who need them. |
The mission of Love Doesn’t Shove is to educate the community about the dynamics of healthy relationships as a means to end teen dating violence and promote a safer, happier society. The organization strives to facilitate an interactive dialogue within school systems to help students not only identify signs of abusive patterns in relationships, but also equip themselves with the tools to manage negative emotions in a healthy way, communicate effectively and solve conflict nonviolently. |
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Northern Ohio Folds of Honor Chapter Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Since 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million in all 50 states. |
The Lost Ball Foundation provides support and awareness for men and their families as they face testicular cancer. The organization is dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early detection, and providing direct support to men and families impacted by testicular cancer. The mission of the organization is heavily influenced by a desire to turn difficult moments into meaningful action. |
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The Communion of Saints School The Communion of Saints School was established in 2010 and continues the legacy of the Saint Ann School which was originally opened in 1916. The curriculum of Communion of Saints School works to ensure that academic success is attained by all students while also implementing religious teachings and prayer. In addition, the school is focused on the individual progress of each child, planning lessons around the strengths and challenges that each student faces. |
Since 1948, the Arthritis Foundation has led the fight to conquer arthritis, which now affects nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States as well as their families and loved ones. The Foundation is boldly pursuing a cure for America’s #1 cause of disability while championing the fight to conquer arthritis with life-changing science, resources, advocacy, and community connections. |
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The Cleveland Cops For Kids’ mission is to establish and strengthen positive relationships between police officers and Cleveland’s greatest asset, our kids. This program allows officers who encounter children who are victims of crime, abuse, neglect, or other traumatic situations to respond not only with compassion and concern for their welfare, but also provides the means necessary to support timely aid and assistance, such as food, clothing gifts, and other care. |
The Ohio State University Alumni Scholarship Fund The OSU Alumni Scholarship Fund supports student scholarships, awarded by the Office of Student Financial Aid to enrolled students who are not receiving freshman-recruiting scholarships and with preference for academic performance and financial need. |
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Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation Community Programs The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation Community Programs are focused on expanding access to justice, empowering youth, and building a more equitable Cleveland. The Foundation supports both nonprofit and artistic communities across Cleveland. |
Ursuline College Athlete Experience Ursuline College offers holistic education that transforms students for service, leadership, and professional excellence by providing undergraduate and graduate programs that foster lifelong learning and personal wisdom in an environment characterized by Catholic and Ursuline heritage, women-centered learning, values-based curricula, inclusion, and global perspective. The goal of the intercollegiate athletic program at Ursuline College is to promote the total development of the student-athlete through academic excellence and participation in athletics. We stress learning through a challenging academic program and values-based, high-level athletic competition as a means to develop the intellectual, personal, physical and moral potential of the person. |
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Run for the Heartline is a community 5K dedicated to saving lives by raising awareness of aortic disease, including aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, and supporting the patients and families affected by it. Their annual race helps shine light on a condition that is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and often fatal when not recognized in time. Funds raised from their 5K event will support education about the signs, risks, and emergency symptoms of aortic dissection, encourage at risk families to seek appropriate screening, and help advance research and advocacy so that more people receive timely diagnosis and care. |
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio having served over 404,000 people in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Ashland and Richland counties in 2025. Through food distribution and SNAP outreach efforts, the Food Bank operates a community food distribution center, providing food and other critical grocery products annually to more than 1000 local food pantries, hot meal programs, shelters, mobile pantries, programs for the elderly, and other nonprofit agencies. Together with the community, they provide nutritious food and essential resources so neighborhoods facing hunger can thrive. |
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Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services The Division of Children and Family Services’ mission is to assure children at risk of abuse and neglect are protected and nurtured within a family and with the support of the community. DCFS works with partners to provide community-based prevention services to prevent potential abuse and neglect. In addition, DCFS searches for, trains, and supports kinship caregivers to provide the best outcomes for children. |
The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center supports survivors of rape and sexual abuse, promotes healing and prevention, and advocates for social change. The organization was founded in 1974 in response to Cleveland’s long-standing need for services to assist survivors of sexual assault. |
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is committed to making an impact in the communities it serves. The foundation strives to inspire and enable youth sports participation by providing grants to under-resourced youth sports leagues and public-school athletic programs. In addition, the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation believes that public lands should be protected and celebrated for all. Their public lands fund initiative works to preserve and improve existing lands, break down barriers of access to outdoor experiences, and enhance inclusion and equity. |
Cleveland Clinic Cerebrovascular Center The Cleveland Clinic Cerebrovascular Center is comprised on a multidisciplinary team of stroke and interventional neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neurointensivists and rehabilitation specialists who provide expert management of all brain blood vessel conditions including stroke, brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations and many others. It is one of the nation’s largest stroke practices. |
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A Special Wish Foundation – Cleveland Chapter A Special Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy and hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses in Southwest Ohio. SWO has worked alongside families, volunteers, and healthcare professionals to bring meaningful moments of happiness during difficult times. For more than 40 years, their mission has continued to grow through the support of the community. |
Akron Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of children, teenagers, and young adults through excellence in patient care, education, research, advocacy and community partnerships. The hospital has two main campuses, 6 regional health centers, and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio. |
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America SCORES & Cleveland SCORES Cleveland SCORES teaches kids how physical activity, creative expression, and teamwork build a string body, mind, and character. Their mission is to inspire Cleveland youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a real difference in the world. |
The American Cancer Society’s mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. The organization researches cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatments. In addition, the American Cancer Society provides information and support to people in every community who have been touched by cancer. |
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For 100 years, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke to help families and communities thrive. The Association serves more than 19 million patients benefiting from a quality care initiative for high blood pressure. In addition, the American Heart association has invested over 6 billion dollars in research funding since 1949. |
The Arbor Day Foundation’s mission is to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. By relentlessly delivering value, the foundation leads towards a world where trees are used to solve issues critical to survival. Arbor Day Foundation strives to positively influence the world through long term sustainability. |
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Ashlie’s Embrace is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families experiencing stillbirth and infant loss by placing bereavement cooling devices, known as CuddleCots, in hospitals across the United States. Access to this compassionate end-of-life care is available in all 50 states and U.S. territories. |
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism. This mission if facilitated through advocacy, services, supports, research, innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families. Autism Speak’s aims to create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. |
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Believe in Dreams’ mission is to empower youth to rise beyond hardship and build resiliency through life-changing experiences. They are focused on providing access to enriching opportunities, connection to community and hope for the future. |
The Boys & Girls Club aims to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. |
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Breakthrough Charter Schools mission is to provide Cleveland area scholars with an education that empowers them to lead lives full of impact and opportunity. Their networks of schools focus on joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a learning community where all students thrive. They serve 3,000 scholars across five k-8 grade schools. |
Centers for Family and Children Centers for Family and Children provides high-quality early learning services at six top-rated locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Their Smart Start program provides long-term support for families and helps expecting mothers have healthy pregnancies. The center specifically fights back against the effects of poverty, inadequate education and job training, drug addiction, physical health concerns and mental health challenges. |
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Cleveland Animal Protective League The Cleveland Animal Protective League’s mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. Incorporated in 1913, the APL is an independent, nonprofit humane society located in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. They are committed to 100 percent placement of adoptable animals and envision a time when every friendly, healthy, homeless animal in our community can be cared for until a new family is found. |
Cleveland Christian Home is a Christian church that is dedicated to strengthening relationships and building networks, fostering leadership development, and congregational transformation and Evangelism. The church strives to embody deep Christian Spirituality and fulfill a passion for justice. |
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The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center offers a full range of primary, secondary and tertiary care services to eligible Veteran populations covering 24 counties in Northeast Ohio. Care is provided to more than 110,000 Veterans each year through an inpatient tertiary care facility, 13 multi-specialty clinics, Vet Centers, and community-based contract nursing homes. |
The Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association Charities relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to carry out our work of honoring and remembering the heroes of American law enforcement. |
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Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Charity Fund The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Charity Fund was established in 1933 as the first chartered public housing authority in the country. The CMHA owns and manages property and administers rent subsidy programs to provide eligible low-income individuals and families quality, safe, affordable housing in Cuyahoga County. |
Dress for Success Worldwide is the leading resource for advancing women in the workplace globally. Their purpose is to empower women to achieve economic mobility by providing a global network of support, workplace attire, and development tools for success. The organization’s main goal is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence. |
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Drink Local, Drink Tap’s mission is to solve global water equity through education, advocacy and community centered water, sanitation and hygiene projects. The organization is an international non-profit organization focused on solving water equity and quality issues through education, advocacy, and creating affordable, safe, clean water sources and sanitation facilities. |
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation The mission of Dystonia Medical Research Foundation is to advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure, to promote awareness and education, and to support the needs and well being of affected individuals and families. Dedicated to serving the needs of all persons affected with dystonia and their families, the DMRF has grown from a small family-based foundation to a membership-driven organization of 50,000+ people. |
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Fight Colorectal Cancer’s mission is to cure colorectal cancer and serve as relentless champions of hope for all affected by this disease through informed patient support, impactful policy change, and breakthrough research endeavors. |
Friends of the Cleveland Kennel The Friends of the City of Cleveland Kennel is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing the necessary medical & general care for the animals at the Cleveland Kennel, in the hopes of giving them a second chance at a good life. The organization also works to raise awareness in the community by providing information regarding resources for Cleveland residents. |
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Geauga Hunger Task Force is a non-profit organization whose vision is to end food insecurity in Geauga County through leadership, funding, and collaboration. The task force raises awareness locally, regionally, and nationally about food insecurity in Geauga County, Ohio. |
Hurricane Ida caused widespread damage and flooding. It made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm and traveled north, inflicting more casualties. Donations to the Hurricane Ida Relief Fund provide emergency aid like food, water, medicine, and shelter to impacted communities. Once immediate needs are met, the Hurricane Ida fund will provide long-term assistance, with a focus on locally led responses. All donations to this fund will exclusively support communities and first responders.
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The Lake Humane Society strives to protect animals and build connections between pets and people through advocacy and education. The humane society works to increase pet adoption, provide protection to animals in Lake County through humane investigation, and provides medical services to animals in need. The Lake Humane Society runs solely on donations to provide care to pets in need. They do not receive government or humane organization funding. |
Laura’s Home for women and children is a bridge from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. Laura’s Home has 166 beds and 61 rooms, offering specialized, wraparound services designed to empower families and individuals to live healthy lives. Last year, Laura’s Home served 77,851 meals, supported 640 women and children, and helped 53 individuals gain housing. |
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Light the Night is a Blood Cancer United sponsored event for patients and their loved ones that promotes home instead of helplessness, connection instead if loneliness, and life saving research at every step. The goal of the event is to come together as a community to bring more people out of the dark. |
The Make-A-Wish foundation creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The foundation strives to exceed the expectations of every wish kid. In the US and its territories, a wish is granted every 33 minutes. These wishes can be the spark that helps children believe that anything is possible and gives them the strength to fight harder against their illnesses. |
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he Mircale League is a nationwide program with over 270 fields across the country. Their goal is to provide opportunities for children with physical and intellectual disabilities to play baseball and be a part of a team. The Miracle League of Lake allows children and adults in Lake County with physical and intellectual disabilities to play baseball on a custom designed, fully accessible field. Over 2,000 residents will utilize the Miracle League Field in Eastlake. In addition, the funding of this Lake County branch of the Miracle League is made possible by private contributions and donations. |
National Alliance on Mental Illness Summit County The National Alliance on Mental Illness Summit County or NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI has grown into an alliance of more than 650 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations who work in many communities to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. |
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The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. The foundation is committed to building a workforce and organizational culture that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable for all. |
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism Founded in 2011 by local business leaders. NEOPAT is dedicated to promoting patriotic acts that will deepen the sense of local patriotism. The NEOPAT Board set out on a mission to promote patriotism by raising dollars to serve the needs of local military families. The organization provides help on the home front with emergency support such as medical, food, and housing needs to military and veteran families. In addition, NEOPAT supports youth education about the importance of patriotism by funding scholarships which further education and lead to meaningful employment. |
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One Tree Planted is a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation. Their mission is to foster a sustainable and resilient future through innovative nature-based solutions rooted in the science of trees. One Tree Planted focuses on restoring priority landscapes around the world – places where forests can make the biggest difference for nature and communities. |
Onix Outreach is a charitable giving arm of IT solutions and service provider, Onix Networking. Onix Outreach’s mission is to provide crisis intervention assistance to individuals and families in need through referrals from their community partners. Onix Outreach aims to have every member of their team involved in some way in giving back to the community. Some examples of this involvement include giving back to charitable endeavors, service to the community, and a focus on aiding youth groups.
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Open Heart Magic delivers strength to sick kids facing difficult illness, unexpected hospital stays, and frightening medical situations. Through unique programming, youth patients are engaged, empowered, and inspired to face their illness with courage. Open Heart Magic now reaches kids in Children’s hospitals in Chicago, Ann Arbor, and Cleveland. In each city, Open Heart Magic works in partnership with Child Life Departments and Chief Nursing Officers to reach all kids within a hospital. |
Providence House is Ohio’s first and one of the nation’s largest and longest operating Crisis Nurseries. The organization provides free, voluntary, emergency shelter to children newborn through twelve years old whose families are experiencing crisis, without changing custody. Since their doors opened in 1981, Providence House has kept more than 20,000 kids and families together. In addition, over the last 16 years, 99% of Providence House families resolved their crises and welcomed their children home. |
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Since 1904, the Rainey Institute has served Greater Cleveland youth. Today, over 1,200 children participate in engaging arts education programming each year. The institute helps children of all ages discover and develop their talents after school, on weekends, and over the summer. Through visual arts, dance, drama and music the Rainey institute provides children with an introduction to the arts as well as an outlet for them to express themselves through the arts. |
Recess Cleveland aims to create a world where all kids and adults have full access to the benefits of recess, the transformational power of sport, and the joy of learning through play. The organization believes that play is powerful, and can be used to help families exercise more, relieve mental stress, do good, and connect with their community. |
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Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Ronald McDonald House’s mission is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. The organization envisions a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children. In addition, they exist with the purpose of inspiring hope in others by fulfilling their mission through daily work. |
Smiles with Style is a non-profit organization that helps those hospitalized look and feel better inside and out, thereby enabling them to have a positive outlook and improve healing. Their services lift the spirits and inspire hope in patients of all ages. Some core goals of Smiles with Styles are to improve self-esteem, provide necessary supplies like personal care items, and empower those suffering from illness. |
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St. Baldrick’s Foundation – Childhood Cancer Research Foundation Over 99% of childhood cancer survivors have a chronic health problem because of the treatment they had as kids. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation exists to change these realities. By working closely with leading pediatric oncologists, the foundation determines the most promising research to fund and create funding priorities to make the greatest impact for children with cancer. |
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Researchers and doctors at St. Jude work to turn laboratory breakthroughs into lifesaving treatments for children in the United States and around the world. |
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The City Mission exists to share Christ, to shelter, to heal, and to restore the homeless to independent living – without discrimination. A person’s descent into homelessness can only be transformed into an ascent into recovery that eliminate the barriers to independent living. The City Mission provides food/shelter, case management, biblical based counseling, and life-changing programming. |
The Five Horizons Foundation was founded on the principal that good people can do great things. The foundation has three primary goals, helping other existing non-profits through fundraising, taking on special projects that benefit local communities, and raising awareness of important issues via social media and local events. |
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The Greater Cleveland Fisher House The Greater Cleveland Fisher House is a “home away from home” for families of veteran and active-duty patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. There are two Cleveland VA Fisher Houses that opened in 2029 and provide free, temporary lodging so veteran families who live 50 miles or more from the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center can be close to their loved one during their medical treatment. |
The Mentor Network Charitable Foundation works to build on Sevita’s (formerly the Mentor Network) innovative approach to heath care and human services by seeking solutions and creative ideas to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries and youth facing emotional, behavioral and other challenges, and their families; and to elders in need of support. |
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Truckers Against Trafficking was established in 2009 with the simple belief that every truck driver can be a crucial ally in the fight against human trafficking. Since then, TAT has grown to encompass a greater portion of the transportation industry, forming deep alliances to maximize collective effort through programs that include innovative training, partnerships with law enforcement and advocacy efforts.
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The Union Home Foundation was established in 2015 as the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage Corp. The Union Home Foundation’s mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Foundation works toward their mission through grantmaking processes focused on financial literacy and housing. Since 2015, Union Home Foundation has awarded over $2 million to nonprofit organizations across the US. |
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United Way of Greater Cleveland & Summit County United Way seeks to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. The organization envisions a world where every person in every community is thriving. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way looks towards a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential. |
Since 1926, the University Settlement has dedicated itself to serving the residents of the Broadway Slavic Village neighborhood. Some of their programs include a hunger center, a community learning center, and family/youth programs. Data from 2020 highlights University Settlement’s impact, having served over 10,000 individuals in the Slavic Village neighborhood and beyond. |
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Urban Community School strives to break social and economic barriers to success for Cleveland’s near west side children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters’ tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages their faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of our students. |
VeloSano connects the cancer community with Cleveland Clinic’s expanding global impact in research, innovation and care. This unique partnership ensures an accelerated path to finding cures by making good on our promise – that one hundred percent of every dollar raised for VeloSano initiatives will support transformative, lifesaving cancer research happening at the Cleveland Clinic today, in order to impact the lives of millions of people around the world, tomorrow. |
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Wags 4 Warriors is a non-profit organization based in Northeast Ohio. Wags 4 Warriors was created to help service men and women who have been affected by their combat experience. The organization works with local rescues to match the veteran with an appropriate dog and provide all of the training, support, equipment etc…for the dog to become the veterans service dog at no cost the veteran. |
The Wounded Warrior Project is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to improving the total well-being of post 9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. Their programs and life changing services strengthen mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellness-empowering warriors and their loved ones to thrive while helping prevent veteran suicide. |
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The Littlest Heroes is a nonprofit organization providing financial and emotional support to families who have a child living with cancer. The Littlest Heroes exists to positively impact the lives of children with cancer and their families, regardless of income level. The Littlest Heroes has served 10,000 individuals in their 21 years of work. |
The ACE Mentorship Program of America, founded in 1994, is a no-cost after-school program that prioritizes workforce development for high school students by connecting them with experts from the design and construction industry. ACE Mentor addresses pressing workforce needs, offers a range of exciting opportunities for students, and plays a crucial role in bridging the skills gap, with continuous mentor opportunities from high school to full-time employment. |
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Cleveland Builds is a worker-centered and industry-led non-profit that advances union construction’s ability to promote careers in the trades and maintain a diverse qualified workforce. The organization promotes careers in the trades, trains career seekers, and places qualified workers. |
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is a nonprofit workforce development organization based in Cleveland, OH. For over 40 years, Y.O.U. has served teens and young adults ages 14-24. They work to equip teens and young adults with an array of skills and experiences needed to thrive in an evolving workforce and throughout their lives. |
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The JD Breast Cancer Foundation currently focuses on providing short-term financial assistance to qualified individuals in Northeast Ohio who are currently in, or have completed active treatment for breast cancer in the past twelve months, and inspiring those who have been touched by breast cancer. Named in honor of Jacqueline Dobransky, the JD Breast Cancer Foundation is committed to compassion, responsiveness, integrity, exceeding expectations, and respect for all women undergoing breast cancer treatment. |
The Cavaliers Community Foundation invests in organizations that directly support the development and well-being of youth in Northeast Ohio. Since its inception in 1993, more than $27 million has been granted through the CCF to local non-profit organizations. |