The City Mission
Restoring Hope for Cleveland Families
Since 1910, The City Mission has been a cornerstone of compassion in Cleveland offering help and hope to individuals and families in crisis.
Through faith-based, long-term programs, The City Mission provides not just shelter, but the tools and support needed to achieve lasting stability. Their work addresses the root causes of homelessness and poverty, helping residents build the emotional, spiritual, and educational foundation they need to thrive.
Today, that mission continues through three core programs:
Crossroads Men’s Crisis Center: for men experiencing homelessness or crisis
Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center: for women and children seeking safety and stability
Rothstein Village Transitional Housing: Cleveland’s first and only transitional housing program for women and children
How to Get Help
If you or someone you know needs assistance, The City Mission offers programs designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals.
📞 Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center: 216-472-5500
📞 Crossroads Men’s Crisis Center: 216-431-3515
🌐 Visit thecitymission.org for program details and intake information.
Services include meals, clothing, case management, life-skills training, education, and spiritual care. Families can access shelter, find stability, and begin building a foundation for lasting independence.
World Homeless Day
October 10 is World Homeless Day, a global call to awareness and action.
In a city where 35,000 children live below the poverty line, it’s a day to remember that every family deserves safety, stability, and hope. Organizations like The City Mission work year-round to make that a reality, one family at a time.
💙 Learn more about their programs and how you can get involved at thecitymission.org.
Halloween Costume Drive
This October, The City Mission is collecting new or gently used Halloween costumes for the children at Laura’s Home to ensure every child has the chance to experience the joy, imagination, and excitement of the season.
Donations can be dropped off at:
📍 5310 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
🕐 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Or, order directly from their Amazon Wishlist.
Every costume donated helps make Halloween a little brighter for a child who deserves to just be a kid again.
Family-Friendly Ways to Help
One of the best parts of The City Mission’s work? Families can actively be part of it together.
Here are a few ways to give back from home through their Volunteer In Place program:
Make bagged lunches, snack bags, or take home kits. Click here for more information.
Coordinate a food donation or material gifts drive. Visit their Amazon Wishlist for more information.
If you have additional questions, or for a community presentation to kids, please contact Jaime Buxton, Senior Manager, Community Engagement at jbuxton@thecitymission.org.
📸 Share your family’s kindness by tagging @clefamilies and @thecitymission. We’d love to feature Cleveland families making a difference together.
Learn More
🔗 thecitymission.org
📍 5310 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
📱 @thecitymission
📧 getinvolved@thecitymission.org / donate@thecitymission.org
About Collective Kindness
Collective Kindness is a spotlight from The CLE Family Collective, highlighting local nonprofits making a difference for families. Each feature offers simple, meaningful ways Cleveland families can connect, support, and give back together.
