Join us to celebrate 50 years of connecting people to careers!
For 50 years, Towards Employment (TE) has helped Clevelanders build pathways out of poverty through the power of work — connecting thousands of people to careers and advancement opportunities, while strengthening our region’s workforce. In 2026, we celebrate this legacy — with events and opportunities to power the next 50 years of impact
TE Graduates celebrate during their Step-Up Ceremony!
Every year Towards Employment hosts an incredible raffle opportunity where anyone, anywhere, can win!
Can't make it to the gala? Raffle tickets are a great way to support TE from near and far.
One Incredible Cleveland Basketball Experience
Celebrate 50 years of Towards Employment — and Cleveland’s love of basketball — with the Hoops & Hopes Raffle. For just $50 per chance, you could win an unforgettable package built for the ultimate basketball fan:
Cleveland Cavaliers Quarter-Season Ticket Package for Two (Mezzanine seats!)
Catch the Cavs in action all season long with great seating at a quarter-season of home games.
Cleveland Sirens Inaugural Season
Be there for history with two premium season tickets or passes for the Cleveland Sirens’ inaugural 2028 WNBA season.
Cavs Season Opener in Philadelphia
Take your fandom on the road! Cheer on the Cavs at their season opener in Philadelphia with two game tickets, round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations included.
One winner takes it ALL! Raffle tickets are $50 each and available from September 1, drawing on October 2.
Buy one for a shot at an incredible prize. Buy five or ten and give yourself even more chances to win!
Best of all, every raffle purchase supports Towards Employment and our work creating pathways to careers, advancement, and economic mobility for Clevelanders. Anyone, anywhere, can win!
Auction items coming soon!
Stay tuned for online auction items and to preview our live auctions!
Exciting In-Person & Silent Auctions
Whether you can join us at the Marriott in downtown, in the comfort of your home, or perhaps on a tropical beach - you can find unique and exciting items and experiences to bid on at our in-person and silent auctions! Stay tuned to preview auction items soon.
Thank you for your generous support and for helping us celebrate five decades of championing the potential of every person to succeed in a rewarding career.
