2008 Holiday News Summary

840 men, women and children enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal and exuberant entertainment on a cold Saturday, November 22. As a result of the generosity of those in Northeast Ohio, a total of 1,790 holiday food baskets were distributed to families in need - 969 for Thanksgiving and 821 baskets for Christmas.

1,818 new toys and games were distributed to Laura's Home, Pathways Youth Program, non-custodial parents in our Crossroads and Laura's Home facilities and to the general public. Read the article that appeared the Plain Dealer's Christmas Day edition in Cleveland and Columbus.

Thank you to all the donors and volunteers!              

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Volunteer Intro Sessions Posted

Volunteering at The City Mission begins with a one-hour information session which provides prospective volunteers with an overview of the Mission's operations. After the session, participatants can discuss specific openings with a volunteer coordinator.

Volunteer Introduction dates and times...

 

"Hope Begins with A Meal" PSAs on TV

Local television stations have begun airing public service announcements for The City Mission. You can also listen to audio files of men, women and children in the Mission's long-term program. So often they came to us for a simple meal and a warm, safe place to stay and found the start of a new life.

Click on the banner above to learn more, hear men and women talk about being homeless and where they are now, and more.

 

Praise-Apella Concert's Food Drive at Bay Presbyterian Fills SUV

Thanks to the generosity of the capacity crowd at Bay Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 21, the emergency food pantry received a much needed restocking for the families who will be needing food. 3 shelving units were filled at the church.Thank you to all who gave!

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The City Mission Featured on WKYC's "What Works"

If you missed the segment on Wednesday, Nov. 19, you can see the video and read the story at the link below.

WKYC story on the Mission...