2010: The First 100 Years of
Changing Lives

Pictured above: The City Mission at 801 St. Clair Avenue

Through wars, depression and economic recession, and decades of change for the city of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, dedicated men, women and yes children have reached out to care for their neighbors and strangers in need.

Read more about our first 100 years

History Book

A Door of Hope: The Story of The City Mission of Cleveland, 1910-2010 is the result of many months of meticulous research and careful writing by local historian Carol Poh.

This book is sure to deepen the readers’ appreciation of The City Mission’s rich legacy of service, with highly readable text, over 50 photographs, and several special highlights on just some of the thousands of people who have been an integral part of the Mission.

"Celebration of Hope" - October 2, 2010 at the Wolstein Center

Thank You to the almost 2,000 people who came out for the celebration!

"Celebration of Hope" 

Request a Speaker for Your Meeting or Event

Would you like to know more about The City Mission and some of the issues our clients face, trends we see in the city, or just hear stories of what serving in the central city has done to change lives (often our own!)? Please consider inviting one of our speakers or request our display and materials for your next meeting or event. 

Speakers Bureau