ABOUT THE LEGACY
In 1951, The union of Otis Thomas Cleveland, born and raised in Springfield, Tennessee and June LaVerne Daugherty of Louisville, Kentucky, was just the beginning of a life of legacy that embodied compassion, generosity and genuine love.
They left a remarkable footprint of service from Louisville, Kentucky to Atlanta, Georgia and Florida, all while raising eight children and twenty grandchildren.
With unbridled love for their family, they both exemplified an unwavering passion for life and boundless giving to the community.
Humbly and readily, wherever they lived, they served.
In 2020, with reverent adoration of this extraordinary couple, the foundation was established by the proud granddaughters and eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Louisville, Kentucky, this foundation has a rooted local influence as well as a global reach through which their lives of service are without geographic boundaries.
"It is an honor and privilege to continue their indispensable work that our parents lived and modeled throughout their years."
THE CLEVELAND FAMILY
OUR MISSION
The OJC Private Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the underserved in our community.
We believe that people have the right to thrive through education, health and well-being, housing, justice,
economic mobility and stability, all with dignity and respect.
OUR COMMITMENT
Through private partnerships and investments, with measurable results, we guide our resources and readiness
into specific foundational pursuits that produce clear-cut impact in addressing education, health and wellness,
housing and homelessness, justice and economic opportunity.
Investing in our young people is the priority as we understand that, given the opportunities and support,
our young people can and will change the world.
"Without education,
you're not going anywhere in this world".
-MALCOLM X-
THE OTIS & JUNE L. CLEVELAND PRIVATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
INFO@THEOJCLEVELANDFOUNDATION.ORG
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FOUNDATION STATEMENT
As an autonomous private foundation that is committed to and reliant solely upon independent capitalization, we do not apply for or solicit public or private funds or participate in fund raising of any kind.
The significant work of this foundation is advanced through private capital and collaborations.