Who We Are

Cleveland Saves was founded to motivate individuals and families in the area of wealth building and debt reduction. Developed by more than 100 Cleveland-area institutions and leaders, who are committed to the well-being of greater Clevelanders, today, Cleveland Saves is supported by a broad-based community effort involving more than 375 Cleveland area partnering organizations. Our partners provide leadership, offer savings services and promote the efforts of Cleveland Saves. Our partners include:

• Non-profit service organizations such as the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Vocational Guidance Services and Dress for Success;
  
• Non-profit community groups such as the Cuyahoga County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, the Federation for Community Planning, Neighborhood Centers Association, and WECO;
  
• Religious groups such as the Catholic Diocese, United Methodist Church and the Community of Faith Church;
  
• Government institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, U.S. Department of Labor's regional office, and city and county offices; 
  
• Numerous employer and employee groups including the Employer Resource Council, Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Society for Human Resource Management, United Labor Agency, and Here Local 10; and
  
• Financial institutions including many area banks, credit unions, thrifts and financial service organizations.

Cleveland Saves works with other local savings campaigns and with America Saves, which is managed by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America. Cleveland Saves is funded by national and local foundations and area financial institutions and advised by dozens of national non-profit, business, and government institutions.