About The City Mission

At The City Mission, the door to a life may open with a hot meal and a warm bed at our shelters, a visit in jail, free clothing, personal care items, or emergency food, a health fair or online tax filing, the afterschool program, youth club or a week at camp, or any of many other services, but it’s the faith-based Christian discipleship programs that change lives.

Founded in 1910, The City Mission currently serves over 11,000 clients annuallywithin Greater Cleveland at three different locations: main campus at E.55th and Carnegie Avenue, Laura's Home on Puritas Avenue in Cleveland and Grand Valley Christian Retreat Center in Ashtabula County.

Through the tireless efforts of staff and volunteers and the great generosity of many generations of Clevelanders, a variety of programs are provided: overnight shelters and residential transitional programs for homeless men, women and children; spiritual aid for those incarcerated; daytime, afterschool, and evening youth programs; necessities for the poor including clothing and food; and an overnight camp experience for urban youth and families.

Mission Statement: 

Providing Help and Hope to All People  Through the Transforming Power of God’s Love.

Core Values:

Gospel    Transformation    Service    Diversity    People    Prayer