Every day, Step Forward opens its doors to individuals and families across Cuyahoga County who are seeking support, stability, and new opportunities for the future.
We understand that every person’s journey is different, and we are committed to meeting people where they are with compassion, resources, and support tailored to their needs.
But meaningful change does not happen alone.
Our work is strengthened by a network of community partners, supporters, advocates, and organizations who share our commitment to helping families thrive. Together, we expand access to resources, strengthen services, and create brighter futures across our community.
Our Network of Support
Community Partners
Organizations and agencies that work alongside Step Forward to connect individuals and families to resources, support, and opportunities.
Funding & Program Support
Public and private funders, sponsors, and supporters whose contributions help make our programs and services possible.
Advocates & Volunteers
Individuals, businesses, and community members who give their time, talents, and voices to support families across Cuyahoga County.
Ambassadors
- CAPLAW
- The Center for Community Solutions
- Citizen’s Coalition
- Cleveland City Council
- Community Action Partnership
- Cuyahoga County Council
- Family and Children First Council
- National Community Action Foundation
- National Head Start Association
- Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
- Ohio Head Start Association
- Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy
- Ohio Urban Community Action Network (OUCAN)
- PRE4CLE – Cleveland Metropolitan Schools
- State of Ohio Department of Development
- U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno
- State Senator Nickie Antonio
- U.S. Senator Jon Husted
- State Senator Kent Smith
- State Senator Thomas F. Patton
- State of Ohio Department of Development
- State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney
- State Representative Chris Glassburn
- State Representative Daniel Troy
- State Representative Darnell Brewer
- State Representative Eric Synenberg
- State Representative Michael D. Dovilla
- State Representative Phillip M. Robinson
- State Representative Richard Dell’Aquila
- State Representative Kent Smith
- State Representative Terrance Upchurch
- State Representative Tristan Rader
- State Representative Sean P. Brennan
- U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty
- U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur
- U.S. Representative Shontel Brown
- U.S. Representative Max Miller
Funders
- Arby’s Foundation
- The Cleveland Clinic*
- Cleveland Foundation
- Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative
- Cuyahoga County – Invest in Children
- DigitalC
- Early Childhood Education
- Enterprise Community Partners
- First Energy
- Key Bank
- Ohio Department of Development
- Step Up to Quality
- PNC Bank – Grow Up Great Initiative
- United Way of Greater Cleveland
- USDA
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In-Kind Supporters
- Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
- CareSource*
- ChildPlus
Children’s Museum of Cleveland
City of Cleveland Police Department - Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Cleveland Metropolitan School District*
- Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
- East Cleveland City Schools – Pre-Kindergarten Program*
- Euclid City Schools – Pre-Kindergarten Program*
- Friends and Family of Step Forward Head Start
- Ideastream*
- Meyer Design
Referral Partners
- BEST Community Resource Center
- Breakthrough Schools
- Brenda Glass Trauma Center
- Brenda Corchado, State Farm Insurance Agent
- The Centers for Families and Children
- Cleveland Department of Aging
- Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
- Cleveland Municipal Court
- Cleveland State University
- Community of Faith Collaborative
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services
- Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS)
- Cuyahoga County Library System
- Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry
- Cuyahoga Jobs and Family Services
- Donna Smallwood Senior Center
- Friendly Inn Settlement Corp.
- Help Me Grow
- Hilton Hotels
- Hispanic UMADOP
- JACK Casino
- Jinisha Patel, State Farm Insurance Agent
- Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
- Langston Hughes Community Center*
- Manufacturers Advocacy Growth Network (MAGNET)
- May Dugan Center
- MedCerts
- The MetroHealth System
- Ministerio Dorcas
- Molina Health Care
- Moms First
- Neighborhood Achievement Hub
- Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc. (NEON)
- Nueva Luz
- Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District*
- Salvation Army - Harbor Light Complex
- Salvation Army - Zelma George Family Shelter
- Seeds of Literacy
- Shaw High School – Early Childhood Program
- Slavic Village Development Corporation*
- Smart Development Inc.
- Stella Maris
- Spanish American Committee
- Starting Point
- United Pastors in Mission
- University Hospitals Case Medical Center
- Union Miles Development Corporation
- Urban League of Greater Cleveland*
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Women’s Recovery Center
- Workforce Investment Board – Youth Council
Service Partners
- Achievement Centers for Children
- Applewood Centers
- Asian Services in Action, Inc.
- Beech Brook
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Case Western Reserve University Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing
- Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
- CHN Housing Partners
- Cleveland Furniture Bank
- Cleveland Job Corps
- Cleveland Public Library
- Community Housing Solutions
- Daily Dose of Reading
- Dave’s Supermarkets
- Discount Drug Mart
- Dress for Success
- East End Neighborhood House
- The Free Clinic
- Gesher Cleveland Benefit and Resource Center
- Goodwill
- Greater Cleveland Food Bank
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland
- Ibn Sina Free Clinic
- The Literacy Cooperative
- Music Settlement
- Nature Explore
- NEO Skill Corps (Americorps Volunteers)
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)
- OhioMeansJobs – Cleveland-Cuyahoga County
- Playhouse Square
- Rainey Institute
- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Shaker Lakes Nature Center
- Towards Employment
- Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Interested in becoming a community partner? We’d love to connect. Call (216) 696-9077 to learn more about partnering with Step Forward.