United Way Services of Geauga County

09/10/2026

We're hiring an Associate Director for our Geauga County office. This person will lead our community impact work in Geauga County — overseeing the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), guiding our benefits team, and building the local partnerships that connect Geauga residents to the support they need.

We're looking for someone who's both relational and rigorous: a trusted community leader who's just as comfortable with deadline-driven reporting and data as they are building relationships with partners, employers, and neighbors.

What you'll need: Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 5+ years in community building, program administration, or partnership development, including staff supervision.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/tfy9t32k

09/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming Carrie Tollefson, our new Vice President of Major Gifts! 🎉

Carrie's career — including leadership roles at Yale, Case Western Reserve University, and the Cleveland Museum of Art — has been built on one belief: opportunity can change the course of a person's life. That conviction is personal, rooted in watching her own family rebuild after losing their farm and finding stability through education and new pathways.

At United Way of Greater Cleveland, Carrie will help donors connect their philanthropy to lasting impact, expanding pathways to opportunity across Northeast Ohio.

Welcome to the team, Carrie!

09/08/2026

September 8 is ! You don't have to be in crisis to reach out. This year's theme is "988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough", and it's a reminder we want every Greater Clevelander to hear.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is there for the hard days and the heavy ones, the ones you can't quite name, and everything in between. Support is real, it's available, and reaching out is always reason enough.

09/04/2026

It was great to talk to so many community members at the Geauga County Fair today! We enjoyed sharing a booth with colleagues from University Hospitals.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hi and learn about our Geauga County programs.

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Maryam Kiefer, Senior Director of Public Policy at United Way of Greater Cleveland, on being selected for Leadership Geauga's Signature Adult Class of 2027! 🎉

This 10-month program brings together leaders from across Geauga County to grow their skills and deepen their connection to the community — a great fit for the work Maryam already does every day advocating for families across our region.

Congrats, Maryam — we're proud to have you represent United Way!

08/29/2026

Clear skies, a full moon, Guardians baseball, and fireworks—the perfect backdrop to celebrate our amazing supporters! 🎆⚾

​At our Annual Humanitarian Recognition Night yesterday, over 400 donors came together at Progressive Field. Together, this group raises over $3.2 million annually to help Greater Cleveland families achieve stability and move forward.

​To our donors: thank you for your incredible dedication to transforming lives in our community! 💙

08/27/2026

In Geauga County, public transportation is limited. When Theresa and Craig's vehicle needed major repairs they couldn't afford, it put more than their budget at risk — it put Craig's job, their groceries, even doctor visits out of reach.

When they reached out for help, one of our specialists helped them secure funding and get on a payment plan, so Craig could keep driving to work.

In a county where the nearest job, pharmacy, or grocery store can be miles away, a working car isn't optional. It's the thing that makes everything else possible.

👉 This is what "the right help at the right time" looks like:

This is "Providing the Right Help at the Right Time" by United Way of Greater Cleveland on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/25/2026

Our 211 data shows that community challenges are often interconnected. Among callers seeking employment resources, 40% were also managing a housing-related need.

A stable job is essential, but so are affordable housing, reliable transportation, child care, and access to community resources. When one part of a family's foundation becomes unstable, the effects often extend into other areas of daily life.

That's why we work alongside nonprofit partners, employers, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen the systems that help working families build lasting stability.

08/21/2026

If you missed our kickoff event last week, you can experience the energy and hear the core messages with our highlights video!

Hear how United Way is making a difference and why this year's fundraising campaign matters from United Way staff President & CEO Sharon Sobol Jordan and Vice President of Community Impact Jennifer Kons, MPA Kons, campaign co-chairs Vanessa L. Whiting, Neal Restivo, and Paul Dolan, ambassador Cavs legend B***y Gibson, board members Susan Krantz, CPA, CGMA and Sonali Bustamante Wilson, and Emerging Leader cabinet member Jared Garson.

Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate, and everyone who shared with the crowd and with each other the importance of our shared work!

This is "United Way of Greater Cleveland Breakfast on the Plaza Highlights" by United Way of Greater Cleveland on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/19/2026

Lead United Session 2- Navigating Cleveland's Civic Landscape- is in the books! Last Thursday, our professional development cohort gathered for a discussion about our community's ecosystem of social services and an afternoon of volunteer service with Chair-ity, Inc.

Young professionals interested in getting involved in your community - learn about opportunities with United Way at https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/get.../emerging-leaders/