Chairs, Ansir and Sufia Junaid share with Global Cleveland all about The Junaid Family Foundation

Landed: Stories of Newcomers

by Global Cleveland Podcast Series

The Foundation has been very busy in the short time since our establishment, leaving many to wonder who is The Junaid Family Foundation and how they are generating meaningful impact.

Recently, Sufia and Junaid sat down with Joe Cimperman of Global Cleveland and shared their story on the Global Cleveland podcast series “Landed: Stories of Newcomers” on the episode “When Women Thrive.” We encourage you to take a listen to the complete story of how the Foundation came to be and how we support vulnerable populations, especially women and children, to create a meaningful difference to transform poverty in our communities near and far.

Recent News

JFF Supports Local Cleveland Refugee Communities

JFF Supports Local Cleveland Refugee Communities

The Junaid Family Foundation is pleased to announce the award of grants to three exceptional local nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting refugee populations in our community. These grants are a testament to our commitment to fostering a welcoming and...

Grant Award to Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Grant Award to Greater Cleveland Food Bank

The Junaid Family Foundation is proud to announce a grant to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) in support of their Nourishing Beginnings program. This initiative is aimed at addressing the dire food insecurity issues that plague pregnant individuals in Cuyahoga...

Strides Toward Health Equity in Pakistan

Strides Toward Health Equity in Pakistan

On June 8th, 2023, The United States and Pakistan held their second stand-alone U.S.- Pakistan Health Dialogue. The Federal Minister for Health Services, Abdul Qadir Patel, was joined by the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, and other dedicated leaders &...

JFF Joins in Welcoming Refugees to Cleveland

The Junaid Family Foundation is proud to partner with Global Cleveland for Welcoming Week 2023, taking place September 8th-17th. With the goal of making Cleveland a more welcoming place for refugees, Global Cleveland partners with local champions in the city to host...

Navigating the AI Boom with Success

Navigating the AI Boom with Success

While artificial intelligence may not be top of mind when discussing philanthropy and the work of private foundations, perhaps it should be a part of the mix. Our Chairman, Ansir Junaid, was recently invited by “Smart Business” magazine to shed light on the...

JFF Expands it US Program Team

JFF Expands it US Program Team

We are delighted to announce the newest addition to the Junaid Family Foundation (JFF) team: Julie Novario, US Program Officer. Before joining our foundation, Julie championed roles as a caregiver support advocate and childhood injury prevention coordinator at the...

Philanthropy Amplifies Entrepreneurial Impact

Philanthropy Amplifies Entrepreneurial Impact

Entrepreneurs make great philanthropists. It comes naturally to this group, and efforts have a profound impact. Our trustee, Ansir Junaid, was recently invited to share his thoughts with "Smart Business" readers on the entrepreneur's role in philanthropy. Within the...