The Good We Fund: Turning Generosity into Lasting Change

The Community Impact Fund (CIF) unites donors to tackle critical issues like homelessness and food insecurity. By pooling contributions, we maximize impact, ensuring every dollar, big or small, supports meaningful change. Every gift to the Community Impact Fund fuels essential programs and services in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga, and Lorain Counties. The Community Impact Fund is the heart of Community West Foundation’s mission. Through donations of all sizes, we strengthen nonprofits that provide food, shelter, healthcare, dignity, and hope.

How It Works

  • Your contribution, no matter the size, combines with other donors’ funds to support nonprofits receiving Community West grants each quarter.
  • 100% of your donation goes to our mission.
  • More donors mean a greater impact on strengthening essential community services.

Who We Help

The Community Impact Fund directs generosity where it’s needed most. We support nonprofit agencies that:

  • Provide shelter for the unhoused
  • Work to prevent food insecurity, hunger and thirst
  • Support refugees and immigrants
  • Offer physical, mental health and addiction recovery programs
  • Help the formerly incarcerated reintegrate into society
$3.1M
Awarded to Grantees in 2024
100+
Nonprofit Organizations Supported in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga, and Lorain Counties
$748K+
Growth in Grant Distribution from 2023 to 2024

Invest in Impact

The Community Impact Fund responds to urgent needs and builds long-term strength. Every gift, large or small, joins with others to create lasting change. Your generosity today will transform lives tomorrow.