The GRIES FAMILY FOUNDATION, established in 1986 in Cleveland by Ellen D. Cole and Robert D. Gries (a descendant of philanthropist NATHAN DAUBY), has supported HIGHER EDUCATION, EDUCATION, cultural programs such as the performing arts, and HOSPITALS AND HEALTH PLANNING, primarily in Cleveland.
HAAS, VINCENT P. (23 Oct. 1912-2 Apr.
The HADDEN FOUNDATION (1957-1993) was established by JOHN ALEXANDER HADDEN. The community foundation contributed primarily to local pre-selected organizations which provided health care, social services, child development, and cultural programs.
HADDEN, MARIANNE ELISABETH MILLIKIN (18 Dec. 1896-2 Sept. 1992) was among the early members of the Mundane Club (a women's literary society), the Maternal Health Association, and the INTOWN CLUB. Hadden was born in Cleveland to Dr. Benjamin Love Millikin and Julia Walworth Severance and grew up next door to the JOHN D.
HALLE, SALMON PORTLAND (6 Aug. 1866-13 Sept. 1949), with his brother Samuel Horatio Halle, founded the HALLE BROTHERS COMPANY department store. In 1945 he received the Charles Eisenman Award from the Jewish Welfare Federation for his PHILANTHROPY.
HANNA, LEONARD C., JR. (5 Nov. 1889-5 Oct. 1957), a philanthropist who, during his lifetime, contributed over $90 million to cultural and charitable institutions; and a director of the M. A. HANNA & CO., was born in Cleveland to Leonard and Coralie (Walker) Hanna. He attended University School, Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., and Yale University.
HARAMBEE: SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES was a nonprofit private adoption agency for AFRICAN AMERICAN children in Cleveland.
HARKNESS, ANNA M. (RICHARDSON) (25 Oct. 1837-27 March 1926), a philanthropist who generously supported educational and health causes in Cleveland and elsewhere, founded the Commonwealth Fund in New York City on 17 October 1918.
HARRISON, MARVIN CLINTON (13 July 1890-29 Aug. 1954), labor-management and union attorney, grew up in Scribner, Nebr., son of Bradley and Carolina (Warner) Harrison. He graduated from Harvard Law School (1915) and considered himself a socialist. In 1916, Harrison moved to Cleveland, working briefly for a firm specializing in accident litigation. He went into partnership with Geo.
The HARRY K. AND EMMA ROSENFELD FOX CHARITABLE FOUNDATION was founded in 1959 by Emma Fox from her family inheritance. She and her husband owned the Grabler Mfg. Co. Grants, given primarily in northeast Ohio, support hospitals, education, cultural programs, youth agencies, and human services.
HART, ALBERT BUSHNELL (1 July 1854-16 June 1943) was a historian and a professor of government and history at Harvard University who was raised in Cleveland. Hart was born in Clarksville, Pa., the son of a doctor, ALBERT GAILORD HART.
HARVEY, KATE BENEDICT HANNA (26 Dec. 1871-15 May 1936), a philanthropist and member of one of Cleveland's most distinguished families, took a special interest in hospitals and the education of nurses and helped establish the VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION.
The HASKELL FUND was established in 1955 in Cleveland by Melville H. Haskell, son of Mary Gertrude Hanna and COBURN HASKELL. The private charitable fund supports community services in the Cleveland area and awards grants nationally in other areas.
ELIZABETH HAUSER, (16 March, 1873 - 11 November, 1958), writer and suffrage leader, was born in Girard, Ohio, to David and Mary (Bixler) Hauser. After graduation from high school, she began her career as a journalist with local newspapers, including the Warren Tribune Chronicle.
HAYES, MAX S. (MAXIMILIAN SEBASTIAN) (25 May 1866-11 Oct. 1945), LABOR spokesman and editor of the CLEVELAND CITIZEN, was born in Havanna, Ohio to Joseph and Elizabeth (Borer) Hayes. He was educated in common schools until 13, when he was apprenticed in printing.
The HCS FOUNDATION was established in 1959 in Cleveland by Harold C. Schott. The foundation limits its giving to Ohio and supports health organizations, cultural institutions, education, and services for the handicapped. In 1992 the foundation held assets of over $53.8 million and expended over $2.34 million for 17 grants, ranging between $1,000 and $500,000.
The HEALTH FUND OF GREATER CLEVELAND, a nonprofit organization, coordinated health funding in Cleveland from its incorporation on 31 July 1959 to 30 Sept. 1977, when the Health Council of United Torch Services (see UNITED WAY SERVICES) assumed the task. It raised $590,000 in 1962, topping all city fund drives for health causes that year.
The HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CONGRESS (HCC), founded in 1972 (inc. 1973), is a non-partisan, broad-based citizen coalition of over 200 organizations and 1,000 individuals which monitors and supports integration in CLEVELAND HTS. Concerned Jewish and Catholic residents formed HCC.
HENRIETTA, SISTER, CSA (19 July 1902-17 Oct. 1983) was the director of Our Lady of Fatima Mission Center (1965-1983) on E. 68th and Quimby who worked to revitalize HOUGH and "reclaim a...slum" by providing food, clothing, education, employment, health care and housing for area residents.
HERRICK, MARIA M. SMITH, (1798- 14 July 1895), 19th-century reformer and literary personage, active in the Female Moral Reform Society and publisher of Cleveland's earliest magazine, was born in Rensselaer Co., New York, the daughter of Levi and Mary (Olmstead) Smith. In 1815, Maria married Sylvester Pierce Herrick.
HERZOG, BERTHA BEITMAN (21 Jan. 1874-9 July 1958), the first woman president of the Jewish Welfare Federation (1927-30, later the JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION), received the Charles Eisenmann Award for outstanding community service in 1941.
HIGH GEAR newspaper was published by GEAR (Gay Education and Awareness Resources) Foundation from 1974 to 1982 in Cleveland, Ohio.
HILL HOUSE. See MAGNOLIA CLUB HOUSE.
HIRAM HOUSE Social Settlement was established in 1896 as an outgrowth of a Hiram College student project. Following a brief tenure on the west side of Cleveland (June-Sept. 1896), Hiram House moved to the east side. It occupied several structures along Orange Ave. before constructing a permanent facility at 2723 Orange Ave. in 1899-1900. GEO.
HOLDEN, LIBERTY EMERY (20 June 1833-26 Aug. 1913), owner of the PLAIN DEALER and real estate investor, was born in Raymond, Maine, son of Liberty and Sally Cox Stearns Holden. He began teaching at 16, and completed 2 years at Waterville College before moving, in 1856, to finish his education at the University of Michigan.
