Free Tax Preparation and Building Services for Low-Income Families

Cuyahoga County and the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition, led by Enterprise Community Partners, will host free tax preparation and building services to families earning less than $53,267 annually.
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From the Desk of Richard Konisiewicz

Global Cleveland is proud to be a Community Partner with the City Club of Cleveland as it presents Anne C. Richards, United States Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Population, Displaced Personss and Migration, on February 12, 2016 at 12:00 at the City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Avenue.
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Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman Chosen as New President of Global Cleveland
Dear friends and supporters,
I am pleased to reach out to you with an important and exciting announcement about the leadership of Global Cleveland.
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After a lengthy and thorough executive search process that resulted in a diverse and highly qualified pool of candidates, we have now identified the visionary leader with the background, capabilities and passion to take our organization to the next level. Longtime Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman will become the new president of Global Cleveland. As the child of an International Newcomer who grew up on Cleveland’s east side, Joe deeply understands how newcomers to our region need to be welcomed and connected so they can become integral, contributing members of our community. As a member of City Council for the past 18 years, Joe’s work ethic, dedication and passion for making our city a better place has earned him the respect of his constituents and peers. Joe lives the values of diversity and knows how to bring people together to achieve a greater good, and we could not be more excited about the positive impact he will have on Global Cleveland going forward.
Global Cleveland Supports ICC-WIN’s “Imagine”—A Multicultural Holiday Celebration
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When it comes to celebrating global diversity in Greater Cleveland, no other organization does it better than the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN). On December 16th, ICC-WIN will host its 6th Annual Multicultural Holiday Celebration at the Global Center for Health Innovation, 1 St. Clair Avenue NE, Cleveland. The festivities begin at 6:00 pm. Global Cleveland urges you to go online today: [email protected] or call 216-245-5150 and purchase your $10 ticket to the holiday spectacular.
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From the Desk of Richard Konisiewicz

People say this is the “most wonderful time of the year;” yet, for so many it is just another day of sorrow and fear. As the good people of the world concern themselves with threats of terrorism and the plight of Displaced Personss, there certainly will be lengthy conversations around dinner tables, cocktail bars and water coolers about these ‘hot’ topics this holiday season. Let us be sure of our facts before we assert our opinions.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Ice
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Jessica Ice
Works at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland as a Research Analyst for External Outreach and Regional Analytic Department.
Lives in Downtown Cleveland.
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Volunteer Success Story!

Global Cleveland is proud of its robust volunteer program, which currently boasts over two hundred and fifty active volunteers! We utilize our volunteer’s skills and interests in a variety of ways, including attraction advocate, connection job coach, and welcoming mentor. The welcoming mentors are matched with an International Newcomer and help them get to know Cleveland, practice their English speaking skills, and connect to social and professional networks.
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