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The people of Cleveland need The Mission now more than ever.

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POVERTY CRISIS

Crisis in Cleveland

As more and more individuals and families face crisis, it’s important that we come together as a community to support the most vulnerable among us.

citywide crisis

citywide crisis

Citywide crisis

Cleveland is the second poorest among large cities and first in child poverty among large cities. 

child poverty

child poverty

Child poverty

Cleveland continues to have the worst child poverty rate of any large city. In 2023, nearly 35,000 of Cleveland’s children lived in poverty.

working poor

working poor

Working poor

In 2023, 5,700 Cleveland adults worked full time and still did not earn enough to be above poverty.

OUR IMPACT

Serving our community together.

Since 1910 The City Mission has opened its doors to Clevelanders in crisis. Men, women, and children come to us knowing they will be safe, cared for, and surrounded by the love of Jesus.

 

See the latest stats in our annual report.

Annual report

132,580
Meals served


1,167
Individuals served


77,214
Nights of shelter

150
Found housing


256
Found income

*2024 stats

Highlights

A place to transform lives.

Their origins, talents, and dreams are different, but the Author of each journey is the same. Check out the incredible stories of the transforming power of God’s love.

Take Action

We succeed by working together.

Our vision at The City Mission is to be a catalyst for positive change. How will you choose to contribute to restoring the men, women, and children living in crisis today?

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volunteer
Find opportunities to serve.

Volunteer

give monthly

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Become a hope partner.

Give monthly

material gifts

material gifts
Help cover urgent needs.

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