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In a new collaboration, ���ϳԹ���’s Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education has partnered with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office (CCMEO) to launch a pilot program designed to help curb fatal overdose trends. This new initiative involves lab test...

Spectrum News: Robert Fischer, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society and director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, explained how Giving Tuesday sparks generosity beyond a single day. “It connects donors with nonprofits, creating lasting support,” he said, adding tha...

The Land: Robert Fischer, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society and director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, emphasized poverty’s role in Cleveland’s lead crisis, citing aging housing, absentee landlords and financial struggles. “A third of our owners are below med...

Signal Cleveland: Francisca García-Cobián Richter, research associate professor and associate director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, talked about how local youth benefit from the Cleveland Math Corps program. García-Cobián Richter is the director of the program. Read the artic...

Each year, the YWCA of Greater Cleveland presents their Woman of Achievement Award to a select group of Northeast Ohio women who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments through career success, community service, leadership, mentoring and dedication to YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and emp...

WalletHub: Robert Fischer, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society and director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, said that to find meaningful volunteer opportunities, people should try to match their interests with nonprofits, such as animal protection or child develop...

Shortly after Jerome's mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described as a "mental breakdown" and, before too long, found himself without a home. Taking care of his mother had drained him—both emotionally and financially. "We lost the house," he said. "They wanted to put her in hospice. An...

Shortly after Jerome’s mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described as a “mental breakdown” and, before too long, found himself without a home. Taking care of his mother had drained him—both emotionally and financially. “We lost the house,” he said. “They wanted to put her in hospice. An...

Each year the NASW Ohio Chapter recognizes exceptional social workers, students and agencies whose work in service to their communities reflects the values of the social work profession. Regional winners have been selected from the nominees for each of the NASW Ohio Chapter's 8 regions. Congratulat...

Lecturer Richard Romaniuk was recently featured on the Peace Corps' website as a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. He volunteered in Ukraine as a Virtual Service Pilot (VSP) from September through December 2023. Read his full profile below or on the Peace Corps website. 1. What got you interested i...