Today, we honor Juneteenth—the day when the last enslaved Black Americans were finally informed of their freedom on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom and justice must be fully realized for everyone in order for any of us to truly prosper. At Global Cleveland, we

Final Weekend to Enter! Time is running out to win the ultimate July 4th VIP experience at the Guardians game and support Global Cleveland’s mission to welcome and uplift international newcomers in Northeast Ohio. One lucky winner will receive: • 8 premium tickets to the

This past month, the New African Immigrant Commission visited Global Cleveland to meet with local elected officials, African immigrant community leaders, and local organization leaders. It's so exciting to see some of our African communities gather and share plans for future

Did you know that Global Cleveland publishes a Newcomer Policy Update every month? Our policy updates are broken down into Executive, Legislative, and Judicial categories and use bullet points for an accessible, quick read. What policy changes were made last month that might

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the promise of a country built on freedom, opportunity, and the idea that everyone deserves a fair shot to contribute. At Global Cleveland, we know that what makes our region strong is not just history, but the people building its future. From

Looking for your next opportunity in tech and IT? The Greater Cleveland RTA —a member of Global Cleveland’s inclusive hiring network—is actively recruiting for key roles and welcomes applications from international newcomers. Open Positions: • Lead Database Administrator • Network Engineer

It’s Joe Cimperman’s birthday—and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: by investing in the mission he champions every day. From today (July 10th) through Monday (July 14th), join us in honoring Joe’s leadership by making a gift of impact to Global Cleveland. Your donation

We received exciting news: a generous supporter will match all donations—up to $1,000—made to Global Cleveland’s birthday impact campaign for Joe Cimperman. That means every dollar you give between now and Monday at midnight will go twice as far to help newcomers thrive, connect

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our President and CEO, Joe Cimperman, a tireless advocate for inclusion, opportunity, and community in Northeast Ohio. Joe’s leadership has helped thousands of international newcomers feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive right here

We’re feeling incredibly grateful this weekend. 💙 Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, and celebrated Joe Cimperman’s birthday by supporting Global Cleveland’s mission. Your generosity is helping us continue the work of welcoming newcomers, connecting communities, and

Today is the final day of our birthday campaign honoring Joe Cimperman and we’re filled with gratitude. This campaign has been a beautiful reflection of what Joe stands for: a Cleveland that welcomes everyone and creates real opportunity for all who call it home. If you haven’t

Thank You for Making Joe’s Birthday Campaign a Huge Success! This weekend, we celebrated Joe Cimperman’s 55th birthday in the most meaningful way—by rallying support for the mission he lives every day: building a Northeast Ohio where everyone feels welcome. Thank you to

This morning, Global Cleveland's president and CEO joined forces with one of our Board Members, Pat Espinosa, on The Sound of Ideas. Pat and Joe offered thier insights about changes to temporary protected status programs and how they will impact our Northeast Ohio communities.

Support newcomers. Celebrate culture. Win trivia. Join us for Global Cleveland’s Trivia Night on September 15 at Music Box Supper Club! It’s an evening of clever questions, international flair, and community connection—with food and fun prizes too. Save with early bird pricing

Meet Vicky and Esther! Through our Newcomer Professional Pathways program, Vicky volunteered to mentor Esther—a talented international newcomer building her career in Northeast Ohio. They recently met at the Global Cleveland office to begin their journey together, and we’re so

A beautiful moment of cultural connection at the Global Cleveland office! Temitope Adeniyi, a proud alum of our Global Rising leadership program, stopped by to gift some Nigerian attire to a few of our team members—including our Program Director, Zachary (modeling here).

Today is the final day to use code EARLY15 for 15% off tickets to Global Cleveland’s Trivia Night on September 15 at Music Box Supper Club. Come test your knowledge, meet new people, and support a welcoming Northeast Ohio. Tickets include appetizers, raffles, and an evening of

Engelke Construction Solutions is hiring! Join a company committed to building more than just structures, they’re building strong teams and a strong Northeast Ohio. As a Global Member, Engelke Construction Solutions is committed to inclusive hiring practices. International

How can Cleveland connect with the world? Join us September 18 for From Neighborhoods to Nations: The Power of Subnational Diplomacy—a conversation on how cities and regions build global relationships that foster trust, trade, and innovation. This is a free event, but

Welcoming newcomers isn’t just the compassionate, right thing to do; it’s economically smart. International newcomers are vital to our regional prosperity: in 2019, they contributed $11.8 billion to Northeast Ohio’s GDP, paid $1 billion in federal taxes, $520.8 million in state