United Way

Health

Northeast Ohio mental health agencies say staff shortages are hindering their ability to help people with behavioral and substance abuse issues

Stephanie Czekalinski

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced new plans to help address the severe shortage of mental health workers and United Way of Cleveland is hosting a virtual conversation on Thursday to shine a light on the issue.
Community

Morning Headlines: Ohio Coronavirus Cases Top 1,000 Again; Summit, Medina United Way Groups Merge

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, July 2:Ohio coronavirus cases jump again, topping 1,000Nursing home deaths top 2,000Dayton to require masks,…
Community

Morning Headlines: Salons, BMVs Close; State Limits COVID-19 Testing; Red Cross Faces Blood Shortage

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, March 19:DeWine orders salons, BMVs to close;State limits who receives coronavirus testing;American Red…
Community

New Center Puts Resources for Families in Akron Neighborhood

Akron families have a new way to get help with finances and access to food. United Way has opened a Family Resource Center at Robinson Community Learning…
Economy

Cleveland To Offer Free Help For Families Facing Eviction

Cleveland City Council on Monday unanimously approved legislation that will provide access to free legal help for low-income families facing eviction. The United Way of Greater Cleveland will lead the program, contracting with the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland to provide services, according to the city. “United Way is going to serve as the lead partner,” said Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley. “We can work through their infrastructure. They can do the training of attorneys, they can do the back office, they can do the billing.”