Category Archives: Blog

Benefits of Volunteering

By Emily Hastings | Published: May 15, 2013

UCP of Greater Cleveland understands how important volunteers are to function as a successful nonprofit organization. We not only rely on others for monetary support, but also for their commitment of time and energy. We are fortunate to have a strong base of dedicated volunteers who generously give their time to positively impact the lives...
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Volunteer Appreciation Week!

By Guest Contributor | Published: April 24, 2013

  This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and everyone at UCP would like to send out a great big “Thank YOU!” to all of our amazing volunteers.  Our organization would not be able to provide services at the levels of quality we strive for without your assistance, guidance, time and energy!  This last Sunday...
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Tyrone’s Independence

By Client Contributor | Published: April 3, 2013

Another great client perspective, this week from Tyrone, who is an employee of the Organizational Workshop!  Tyrone wrote a piece inspired by Independence and what it means to him.   To me, the term “independence” means being my own guardian.  I try to do as much for myself as I can. This includes starting my...
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Charlie’s Story of Independence

By Tammy Gibson Willet | Published: March 26, 2013

Charles, fondly called, Charlie, has a gentle smile.  He will quickly draw you in to conversation about his job, family and his wall of pictures in his room.  It holds memories of co-workers, roommates and family members, all very dear to Charlie. Charlie is a very active, energetic and an entertaining 85 years young.  He moved into...
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Math, Independence and Lemonade

By Client Contributor | Published: March 21, 2013

This week’s post was submitted by UCP client employee, Tim Sokol, a participant in both the Organizational Employment and Residential Services Programs.  As I was planning posts for National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, I happened to have a conversation with Tim about submitting a post.  I asked him what “Independence” meant to him and what...
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    Events on May 31, 2013

    • Sprint into the Night Fundraiser

      Starts: 6:00 pm, May 31, 2013

      Ends: 11:00 pm, May 31, 2013

      Location: Nighttown in Cleveland Heights

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