Half of the Cleveland Jewish News’ 2021 Difference Makers are CLC alumni. They are being honored for speaking “to the clear act of tikkun olam, repairing the world. These acts are synonymous with that notion of the pursuit of social justice and action.” They will be celebrated in a ceremony on December 9 . Edna…
Read More10 CLC alumni advance from primary election
Ten CLC alumni advanced from the primary and will appear on ballots across Cuyahoga County for the general election on November 2, 2021. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb (LookUp 2004) Kevin Kelley (LC 2009) Cleveland City Council Kerry McCormack (LC 2018, LookUp 2005) – Ward 3 Blaine Griffin (LC2 2015, LC 2014, CLC Board) – Ward…
Read MoreSean Watterson to receive Cleveland Arts Prize
Sean Watterson (LC 2016) was recently named as one of the four 2021 Cleveland Arts Prize honorees. Watterson was named as the 2021 winner of The Marth Joseph Prize which honors, “an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the vitality and stature of the arts in Northeast Ohio through exceptional commitment,…
Read MoreRobyn Minter Smyers to receive Adler Award
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) Cleveland recently announced Robyn Minter Smyers (LC 2016, CBB 2003) as the 2021 recipient of the Richard H. Adler Community Leadership Award. In an email announcement of the award, AJC Cleveland shared, “It is truly an honor to recognize Robyn, one of our community’s most accomplished and respected civic leaders….
Read MoreCLC alumni to be honored at National Philanthropy Day
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Cleveland Chapter recently announced their 2021 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients including: Margaret W. Wong, Esq. (LC 1984): Outstanding Philanthropist Leadership Award Robyn Minter Smyers (LC 2016, CBB 2003): Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award Logan Dior Williams (Accelerate 2020 Finalist): Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award See the full list…
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