Making Resolutions Many of us have resolved to do more (or less) in 2019 — to follow a fitness plan, volunteer, spend more time with our children, or any other number of goals we can imagine to create a better life for our families and ourselves. But for those in our city experiencing homelessness, they’re […]
Dear Cleveland, As 2019 winds up, we can’t help but reflect on the multitude of ways Cleveland supported our men, women, and children this year. Because of many faithful generations like you, The City Mission has had the privilege of serving the hurting and homeless since 1910. Over the decades we’ve seen much change in
Our Schools are Experiencing a Student Homelessness Crisis Being a teenager is hard. In those formative years you learn about ideas, people, the world and yourself. You start to ask questions about what your life should look like, and you’re making decisions that affect what it will look like. Despite the many challenges, changes and
Getting Unstuck Chanelle was stuck in an abusive marriage. And knowing that she didn’t have the income or time to provide for her children on her own, she stayed stuck. Hoping to escape and build a new life, she would call Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center day after day, only to hear that there was
What Would You Choose? If you were stuck in a manipulating, violent, and dangerous situation, you would immediately leave, right? Not necessarily; unfortunately, due to the nature of intimate partner violence (historically referred to as domestic violence) those being abused don’t always feel like they have the option to escape. Chanelle’s Story Chanelle, like many
Summer days are almost here, and many of us our considering how we can use the warmer weather and extra daylight to give back to our community through volunteering. Volunteering with a new organization for the first time, or volunteering for the first time ever can be overwhelming for many people! At The City Mission,
Being the parent of a special needs child is never easy. Parents must maneuver the challenges that are part of raising a child who requires more attention, care and financial planning than their peers on a daily basis. Being a single parent of a special needs child with multiple siblings, inadequate income and experiencing homelessness
And National Professional Social Work Month! March is National Professional Social Work month, and caseworkers across the city deserve to be celebrated all 31 days. At The City Mission, we recognize that our caseworkers are vital to the success of the people we serve. Equipping men, women and children who experience crisis and homelessness with
Lost Independence Renee has lived her entire life with Asperger syndrome, a diagnosis that was unknown to her until recently. While she’s always taken care of herself and held a job, her independence became impossible about a year ago. Renee lost her job – and consequently her apartment – after taking a few dollars from
Homelessness Has a Name: Learn How Alex’s Life Spiraled After Job Layoff When you think of the “homeless,” what face comes to mind? A young addict in an alleyway? A middle-aged alcoholic asking for money at your exit? What about a 60-year-old family man that dedicated decades of his life to a local company and
