Make a Difference profiles a diverse group of individuals in our communities who are engaged in philanthropy. Each or these interviews reveals their histories and the very personal reasons they give.
Personal philanthropy provides the largest share of direct financial support for area non-profit institutions. It is crucial to the health of our community. Many people believe that the future of our community requires a dramatically expanded commitment to personal philanthropy – because it creates both the funding and the sense of community required for improvement and growth.
These profiles are presented in the hope that individuals in Northeast Ohio will benefit from understanding that personal philanthropy is important – and possible – for everyone.
If you’d like to learn more about philanthropy or to begin donating yourself, please visit the following community foundation resources:
Akron Community Foundation
Barberton Community Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation
Community Foundation of Lorain County
Community West Foundation
Deaconess Community Foundation
Greater Wayne County Foundation
Richland County Foundation
Stark Community Foundation
The Troy Foundation
United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc.
Warren County Foundation
Women's Community Foundation
The Youngstown Foundation
Make a Difference is made possible by grants from:
The Henry C. Doll Charitable Trust
Doll Family Foundation
Arthur Holden Supporting Fund of The Cleveland Foundation
The Elizabeth and Ellery Sedgwick Fund of The Cleveland Foundation
The Sherwick Fund of The Cleveland Foundation
Spero-Smith Investment Advisors, Inc.