If you are looking to get more involved in the community then volunteering is one way to do it. I…read morehighly recommend volunteering at MedWish International because they rely heavily on their volunteers. I visited for the first time during the first week of May 2023. Once there, I noticed that many people knew each which means that they have regular volunteers. I was originally supposed to come with 2 other people but they couldn't go anymore at the last minute. You can come by yourself because once there, you will be split into different groups so you will be working with someone and you won't be alone. MedWish International helps package medical supplies that are sent abroad to countries in need of them. They also send many medical supplies to organizations locally within the U.S. They also repurpose/reuse supplies that I sent to schools for projects or to organizations. I volunteered here on a Saturday morning from 9:30am to 11:30am. As a new volunteer, I sat with a few other new volunteers in their orientation room to watch an introduction video about MedWish. The video is great because it shows the history of MedWish and how they have grown tremendously over the years. Next, new volunteers were led on a tour of the massive warehouse which consists of 3 floors. We were shown all the donated medical supplies that come from hospitals. Finally, we came back to the main floor (1st floor) to sort and package medical supplies which are placed into different categories. There is a sign that shows where different types of supplies go (meaning, which box it is sorted into. Every supply that is sent out must be within a certain expiration date and if an item has expired or will expire by the time it arrives at its final destination, then that item is thrown out or donated to a school or group that doesn't need it for treating patients. This organization is a well run machine and the volunteer coordinator, Sara T., is awesome. I will definitely be back to volunteer here again and I recommend you volunteer here too. **** - 66/150 total reviews in 2023 - 617 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 May 2023

Volunteering at Medwish means you will sort and count medical equipment donated by hospitals and…read moreclinics in the area. Private citizens can drop off unwanted walkers, wheelchairs, beds, etc., that will go to needy people or third world countries. This is a large operation, and so worthwhile. My ladies group goes every year with little medical knowledge, but we can count and package supplies. Over 3,000 volunteers are needed a year, so any help is welcomed. Medwish is newly located in a big warehouse near east side Cleveland before you get to Dead Man's curve. New address is 1625 E. 31st St.

Beautiful space with very friendly and knowledgeable staff, I'm usually the only one in the…read moredarkroom which is so awesome, compared to the overcrowded darkroom at tri-c western campus! definitely worth the monthly membership fees

From the owner: Cleveland Print Room's mission: Advance the art and appreciation of the photographic image in all…read moreits forms by providing affordable access to a community darkroom and workspace, gallery exhibitions, educational programs and collaborative outreach.

I've attended events at The City Club several times in my professional career. If you've never…read morebeen to The City Club before, their official statement best describes them: "The City Club of Cleveland is one of the nation's great free speech forums. A product of the Progressive Era, we were founded in 1912 and are one of the nation's oldest continuous independent free speech forums, renowned for our tradition of debate and discussion. For more than a hundred years, all of our speakers--from sitting presidents to community activists--have answered unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience." Yelptern Madison S and I recently attended the Silent No More: #MeToo & the Music Industry hosted by the Rock Hall in support of Rock Week. As usual, the panel was well-executed and interesting, we made fabulous connects and walked away feeling inspired about Rock Week. When you attend a City Club Forum, you are also served lunch. Seating is first come unless your purchase a full table, and staff will validate your parking. These two hour events really fly by because they're truly an enjoyable time. In Cleveland, we're lucky to have this open forum exploring important social and political topics in our world! Get over there and enrich your world.

A great venue for speakers, and the Club always has a healthy schedule of speakers, from local Ohio…read morepoliticians (e.g., the governor) to DC politicos to professors to more international speakers. You can pay to become a member or else there's a slightly higher price for an event if you're a nonmember. An average cost for an event looks to be around $22 if you're a member and $37 for nonmember. There are different tiers of membership, but the student membership is only $25 and still includes member pricing -- that sounds like a great deal for the amount of students in the area. Some of the events do get sold out -- looking at the forum calendar, 3 of the next 10 or so events are sold out. My husband and I have attended events here and the food for a lunch talk is excellent. (Not sure if this food was specifically catered by those who hosted event or if City Club provides same food to all events). The event was well-run by those working, easily passing microphones around for questions and controlling for questions. No flaws in the event -- I've run a big conference and I know how much work this. My husband's law firm helps support these such events so we ended up at a sponsored table, but all of the tables of the venue we were in had a great view (more horizontal to stage than vertical -- make such a difference). An event we attended with Judge Sutton on his book "51 Imperfect Solutions" was covered by C-SPAN. The building entrance is a little unnoticeable and as it's right by the eye-catching big red banners of the CVS, it is easily missed. Once inside, there's an information/security desk and several floors for events. Check it out! There's limited street parking in the area, a parking garage half a block away (Euclid Prospect, literally just on the other side of the CVS), or two hotels (Kimpton and The 9) if you'd just want to valet. Higher level memberships include free valet parking by the club.

CHN Housing Partners is doing incredible work in the community. Their staff is dedicated,…read moreknowledgeable, and truly committed to helping people find safe, affordable housing. I've seen firsthand the impact they have--not just through housing assistance, but through the wraparound services they provide to help individuals and families thrive. Their professionalism, compassion, and focus on long-term stability make them a vital resource in Cleveland. I'm grateful for the work they do and highly recommend their services to anyone in need of support or looking to partner in community development.

Great charity! I always feel good about giving to Project Hope - they are good stewards of donated…read moremoney

It's a good place to life if your homeless but it's very strict about some things I'd recommend if…read moreyour completely homeless but it's not a hotel and you can't keep your phone after 7:00 if your on the family side overall the only problem is the volunteers being mean or putting away my phone please do what they say or you will get kicked out and yelled at it's pretty cool if your a single person you get a ps4 to share and if you bring a family you get a wii with just dance.

I've been coming downtown to Playhouse square for 30 Years. I have been a season ticket holder for…read morethe last 10 yrs. Right now is the prime experience. The Key Bank Broadway series, the other touring plays that come into town are all top notch and award winning. It's premier entertainment all around. Date night, girls night, family night. The shows are truly top notch. Plus, they have comedians, musicians all the time. It's world class and can compete with NY or Chicago any day. Check out the website to see who's coming. Holidays are especially fun. Don't snooze on this experience. You'll have fun! And for the cost conscious they have discounts and ways to save. Check them out!

Cat Kid the Musical…read more I visited as part of a school event. The pricing and coordination was great. The musical itself was great for kids. They laughed the whole time and it was very on point with the dav pileky books.

Nice place to volunteer. This is an organization that collects donations of clothing and uniforms…read morefor children of Cuyahoga County. They organize Stuff the Bus that brings in donated school supplies and backpacks. A teachers' free store has classroom items free to teachers. Call and inquire. Distribution activities are several times a year. I've been coming here with a group once a year for years, and we see what the hearts of others do. I believe there is plenty to do even if a volunteer has a disability. Put S&C4K on your list of places to help out.

From the owner: Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K) is the only non-profit organization in Greater Cleveland…read moreproviding new shoes and clothes at no charge throughout the year to thousands of children in need. Through a network of 35 distribution partners, SC4K positively impacts the lives of area children by giving them the self-esteem and confidence that comes from having brand new shoes and clothes.

Adopt from an animal shelter! Without a doubt. A no-kill shelter? Even better. The lovely staff…read morehere absolutely adores their little four-legged friends and the volunteers are superstars, too! I was able to walk around without being nannied. I was encouraged to play with the fur babies. And when we decided on a bonded pair of senior brothers who look more bovine than feline, WE were the ones treated like rock stars. Being able to get nearly all the essentials there with a teeny-tiny price tag was a sigh of relief and that money goes back into the shelter, too. If you or your charges have sensory issues, I would recommend ear protection as it does get loud, but that's just par for the course at nearly all shelters. This place is the real deal!

My son daughter and I went on 5/25 and were not greeted kindly…read moreI asked the oldwe lady if they were closed to which she replied what do you think its memorial day. She was very rude my son and I were dropping off a box of linens along with some other items for the animals there. She said we'll leave them outside by the door of u want. I will definitely not recommend this place poor animals i pray they get better treatment