by Macin Sheeder | Apr 25, 2024
Over 30 years ago, the Homeless Stand Down started as an event to help veterans. While its impact has since expanded to anyone experiencing homelessness, veterans are still a core group of those in attendance. To honor this, BVU provides resources and items...
by Macin Sheeder | Apr 25, 2024
BVU partners with nearly 100 Northeast Ohio-based businesses each year to make a difference in the community. Setting an admirable example, Medical Mutual has worked with BVU for many years to provide employees with an abundance of impact opportunities. Dionna Gore, a...
by Macin Sheeder | Apr 23, 2024
Sponsors are more than a name on a banner! In a conversation with our staff, Dezirae Stoker (a team member of Meaden & Moore) reflects on her second year of involvement with BVU and the Homeless Stand Down. What motivated you to volunteer at today’s event? I used...
by Macin Sheeder | Apr 23, 2024
For his third year as a Homeless Stand Down volunteer, Gary Bullard (DuPont) was joined by his wife Keisha (Bolton Elementary), daughter Kelsi, and son-in-law Jim. But Gary wasn’t the ringleader: “My daughter found this opportunity on her own – she was the one...
by Macin Sheeder | Jul 14, 2023
by Heather Englander (Managing Director, Business Engagement, BVU) To Serve or Not to Serve… That is the question. Or perhaps the question is whether or not you think you can serve. Board service is something most professionals have heard of, but how many of us...
by Macin Sheeder | Jul 5, 2023
By Jean Polster, Leadership Coach and Consultant Many leaders and teams seek coaching at some point in their professional journey. It is important to determine what support you are looking for, and find the right individual as a coach. In my leadership coaching...
