How To Do Good In Cleveland

Doing Good Is What We Do 
We have a history of doing good, but this year so many across Northeast Ohio stepped up in big and small ways. Read More >>

Do-Gooders Making a Difference



Logan Dior Williams Warms Our Hearts
Starting Blanket Blessings, which delivers blankets to the homeless, inspired the 12-year-old to look for other ways to give back. Read More >>



Cait Kennedy Hopes To Ease The Court System
The co-founder and executive director of mobile unBail wants people to be more informed. Read More >>



John Litten Is Leading The Philanthropic Charge 
The West Side Catholic Center executive director's team is making sure they can still deliver on food, shelter and more for those in need. Read More >>



Diane Mastnardo Supports Kids With Anxiety
The BAAM technique she created eases stress through breathing, acupressure, aromatherapy and movement. Read More >>



Chrishawndra Matthews Promotes Reading In Low-Income Neighborhoods
Giving away more than 60,000 books in the last 18 months, the founder of Literacy in the H.O.O.D. is helping underserved kids learn how to read. Read More >>

Doing Good: In My Own Words 



Karson Baldwin Helps New Students Find Friends
The University School senior started One Respe to connect students who recently moved to the U.S. with local high schoolers. Read More >>



Zach Lapuh Climbs Stairs To Fight Lung Disease
The Cleveland firefighter climbed nearly 60 flights of Key Tower to raise funds for the American Lung Association. Read More >>



Linda Lelito Supports Military Veterans' Caregivers
The military mom volunteers with Hearts of Patriots, which helps caregivers of vets with PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Read More >>



Mike Schnellinger Helps Cuyahoga River Paddlers
The retired math teacher and paddler talks about what it's like to help people safely find their way along the waters at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Read More >>



Jenny Spencer Supports Small Businesses
The managing director of Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization helped launch a fund to keep local shops and more in business. Read More >>

15 Ways You Can Do Good

3 Ways To Do Good For Animals
Think about our furry friends by fostering one, volunteering or paying attention to animal-specific legislation. Read More >>

3 Ways To Do Good For Your Community
The president of United Way Of Greater Cleveland says to start small by donating clothes or money, volunteering and being informed. Read More >>

3 Ways To Do Good For The Environment
The executive director of Canalway Partners shows us how to go green in small ways around your house and community. Read More >>

3 Ways To Do Good For Health Care
The pandemic has shown us the importance of our health care system. The Center for Health Affairs shares three ways to make an impact on your health and others'. Read More >>

3 Ways To Do Good For Social Change
The president of Urban League Cleveland says to vote every time, speak up and support civil rights organizations. Read More >>

68 Organizations Doing Good For Cleveland
From the American Heart Association to Global Cleveland and VeloSano, find out how these Northeast Ohio charities and non-profits are striving to improve life in the Land. Read More >>