2010: The First 100 Years of
Changing Lives

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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

 

*The City Mission at 801 St. Clair Avenue

Share Your Story of The City Mission - 100 Stories of 100 Years!

Has The City Mission made a difference in your life or that of someone you know? Do you have old photographs, journals, or other materials?

Share your stories here

 

Volunteer Writers Needed Too

The City Mission in Cleveland is seeking volunteer writers this summer to help compile life-changing stories as told by its graduates, volunteers, and staff. The articles will be incorporated into the 100th anniversary celebrations this year. For more on the Mission’s centennial and the "100 Stories of 100 Years" project, visit www.TheCityMission.org and click on the "100 Years" tab. If you’d like to be an important part of this special project, please send your resume and writing samples to Cassandra Woodard at getinvolved@thecitymission.org .

 

 

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

Thank You to everyone who participated!

"Celebration of Hope" 

 

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.

  

Read, Watch and Listen to Coverage of our 100th Anniversary

 

Corporate Sponsorships

In a challenging economy, our clients continue to come first. We're looking for individuals, organizations and companies to help fund 100th Anniversary Celebration events and activities. Click on the Corporate Sponsorships tab on the right.

Give online to the Centennial Campaign Fund

 

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