Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center

“For we know what real love is because Christ gave up his life for us. And so we also ought to give up our lives

for our Christian brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16 (New Life Application Bible)

 

Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center serves women and children who are in crisis (and often dealing with multiple crises in their lives). The term 'homeless' is sometimes used to describe their situation but their reality is often more complex than simply not having a place to sleep indoors. We are a bridge to the local church and community by providing safety, security and stability to some of the most vulnerable in our society and provide hope that their future does not have to be same as their past.

Last year, Laura’s Home provided 53,928 meals and 37,132 nights of shelter to 639 women and 376 children in crisis. We helped 117 women and 95 children as they worked through our 6 month long-term program.

On June 20, 2009, we celebrated 41 women who were graduated from the long-term program. Read the article about our graduation.

OVERFLOW STATUS - What does it mean?

Cleveland winters can be especially hard. "Overflow" goes into effect when weather is deemed

potentially life-threatening (<20°F + wind chill).  During this time at Crossroads and Laura's Home,

no one is turned away, 24-hr walk-in registration, short-term clients remain inside all day and

"Overflow" status remains in effect until further notice.

 

Short-term Program provides:

• Short-term emergency shelter
• Nutritious meals
• Personal hygiene items
• Additional community resources available upon request
• Chapel service available
• Spiritual guidance

Long-term Program provides:

• Long-term shelter
• Local church involvement
• Outcomes based case management
• On-site work activities and job readiness programs
• Adult continuing education
• Community awareness activities

Volunteer Opportunities:

Please click on the Volunteer tab for details. Find a quick summary in Current Volunteer Needs List.

Summer Missions Experience

The summer program allows interns to live at Laura's Home for 11 weeks and minister to the needs of the women and children. We will post Summer 2010 opportunities on our Employment page in the winter.

For more information about Laura’s Home contact:

Pam Glicker, Women's Program Manager
Phone 216-472-5500
Fax 216-472-5501
pglicker@thecitymission.org

 

Special Needs

Please drop any of the following items off at 5310 Carnegie Avenue or contact Pam Glicker before donating by calling (216) 472-5500 or sending an email to pglicker@thecitymission.or]:

• Diapers (especially size 4-6) 

• Baby formula (primarily Similac with iron)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Bus tickets
• Twin-sized sheets and pillowcases 
• Towels and washcloths
• Bible dictionaries
• Birthday gifts for the women (journals, costume jewelry, gift cards, etc.)
• Tickets to the movies or events
• Outside playground equipment (volleyball, tennis, badminton, tetherball)

For the projects listed below, please contact Jim Whiteman, Chief Development Officer at (216) 431-3510 x269 for details.

• New household washing machines and dryers
• Outdoor basketball court - Girl Scout Cadette Troop 7161project - you can help!
• Outdoor swing set

 

Diaper Club

Laura's Home uses the equivalent of more than 300 cases of diapers per year. Members of the Diaper Club pledge to donate one or more boxes of diapers every month to Laura's Home.

Want to join? Click on the logo to the left to send an email to Pam Glicker indicating if you would like to purchase the diapers and drop them off or

send a gift card that will allow staff to purchase the item as needed.