Housing & Homelessness
Janesse Williams; 216.781.8262, ext. 19
The Bishop Cosgrove Center provides breakfast and lunch five days a week, emergency services such as clothing and showers, and job readiness training for community members in need.
Cassandra Woodard; 216.431.3510, ext. 236
The City Mission is a Christian ministry that provides the following programs for Clevelanders: overnight shelters and residential transitional programs for homeless men, women and children; spiritual aid for those incarcerated; daytime, afterschool, and evening youth programs; necessities including clothing and food; and an overnight camp experience for urban youth and families.
Alan Fratus; 216.738.2069
The Cleveland Foodbank's mission is to alleviate hunger by providing food and support to community organizations that feed the hungry. It is the largest source of food for hunger centers in northeast Ohio.
Volunteer Coordinator; 216.619.8155
The mission of the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland is to reduce hunger in our community by providing food and linkages to other vital services for hungry people, especially children and families.
Sarah Cruise; 216.991.6272
The mission of the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is to provide hospitality, meals, and support to homeless families in the Greater Cleveland area through a network of religious congregations.
Lydia Bailey; 216.566.0047, ext. 136
The Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry runs the 2100 Lakeside Men's Shelter in Cleveland. The shelter currently serves up to 350 men per night with an additional 30-60 beds to accommodate potential overflow. The shelter also strives to provide additional services, including job training and educational programs.
Larry Davis; 216.432.0540
NEOCH's mission is to organize and empower homeless and at-risk men, women and children to break the cycle of poverty through public education, advocacy and the creation of nurturing environments.
Lynn Scott; 216.771.3036
The Ministry of St. Malachi Center is to nourish families and youth of Cleveland's Near West Side in spirit, mind, and body, and to support their self-development.
Jane Amata; 216.781.2250
Transitional Housing strives to provide safe, affordable, decent housing to low income women living alone.