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The City Mission empowers men, women, and children in crisis to overcome their unique, complex paths to homelessness. Because no one person’s needs are the same, we create individualized, comprehensive programs to assist residents in building their stabilized and independent future.
For over a century, The City Mission has provided help and hope to Cleveland’s hurting and homeless. Then as now, our work begins with meeting basic human needs of food, shelter, and clothing. With the help of many faithful friends, we are able to give so much more.
The gift you make today has an immediate impact on men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. Those fighting to overcome poverty face more barriers than ever before, but you can help. 84¢ of every dollar you donate goes directly to helping Cleveland neighbors recover from crisis.
The City Mission began in October of 1910, when Cleveland’s city, business, and church leaders encouraged Mel Trotter to establish a mission in the city. Trotter, a former alcoholic, had helped to found 66 other rescue missions during his lifetime.
Our ministries offer broken men, women, and children a chance to begin rebuilding their lives, repairing relationships, and restoring hearts. We invite you to visit the pages below to learn more about how lives are being transformed through our holistic ministries.
Cleveland is experiencing a revival, but there are thousands still living broken lives. We need funds, support, and collaboration from people in every neighborhood and background. How will you choose to contribute to restoring the men, women, and children living in crisis today?
The City Mission is unique in Cleveland, as we allow families and individuals to take the time they need to achieve their most sustainable option. Women receive access to resources to help them break the cycle of poverty for their family.
