Calendar

The City Mission's three campuses seem to always be filled with activity. This page contains the general calendar but does not include all of the day to day activities of the individual ministries.

2008

Spring into Life Luncheon & Fashion Show, April 12

Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun event. The real-life testimonies of women living at Laura's Home were especially moving. Residents of the program served as fashion models for Coldwater Creek.

To help or learn more, click on the Fashion Show tab to the left.

2008 City Mission Reaching Hearts Luncheon Series

Lunch by the Towpath with Pam Glicker, director of Laura's Home for Women & Children, May 22 at Dante Restaurant, Independence

As of now, 18 women are on track to graduate from Laura's Home on June 21. Hear from Pam Glicker and some of the residents at Laura's Home how lives are being transformed through the 4-phase program.

$15 Registration

Registration Deadline: May 16

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Other dates to be determined

Community Health Fair, June 7

E.55th and Carnegie Avenue from 10 am - 2 pm.

Watch this space for more details.

Rescue Ministries Graduation Ceremony, June 21

Combined ceremony for an anticipated 42 men and women to be held at Laura's Home for Women & Children.

Other events :

Spring Prison Visits, April - May (Jail and Prison Ministry)
Diaper Drive (baby items collection), July
School Supplies Collection, August
40,000 Days of Hope events (click on "exciting events throughout the year" link for a listing of events)
The City Mission Ryder Cup Golf Outing at Shaker Heights Country Club (date to be determined)

Holidays 2008

Holiday Food Drive, September15 - November 15

Each year, The City Mission distributes approximately 1800 Holiday Food Baskets -1000 for Thanksgiving and 800 for Christmas. Each family will receive the main ingredients for a complete holiday meal (including the turkey) that they can cook at home plus food staples to help them get through the end of the month. Distribution will be made to families and through agencies who work with the Mission to their clients.

New Toys & Games Collection, November 10 - December10

The City Mission distributes new toys and games annually to the children in our Pathways Youth Program, at Laura's Home,and those whose non-custodial parents live at either Crossroads and Laura's Home. The remaining toys are distributed to the general public. Toys must be new, unwrapped and can be for any age from infants through teens.

Great Thanksgiving Banquet, November 23

Every day of the year, The City Mission provides three meals a day to those staying at Crossroads and Laura's Home, snacks to the children attending our Pathways Youth Program and for our various special events. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we provide the traditional meal and great entertainment to approximately 800 men, women and children from all over downtown Cleveland, including the other shelters in the city. The "Time for a Change" awards are also presented by participating homeless shelters to the individuals who have most changed their lives during the past year. They will come by bus, car, vans and on foot. Invitational flyers are distributed around town on Friday afternoon.

2009

Operation Hope Tote, (February 9 - April 10, 2009)

This is our annual compaign for personal care items (soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene items, diapers, etc.) that will be distributed throughout the year.

For 2008, we only received half the number of filled Hope Totes we did in 2007. We are asking groups to consider running their own Hope Tote drive between now and the end of the year. The need is so great.

Or you can donate online so we can purchase the necessary items in bulk.

Click on the Operation Hope Tote link on the left for details.

"One Way 2 Play Drug Free" Basketball League, Saturdays January through April

You'll see our parking lot full on Saturdays from January to April. Teen boys from various churches and schools compete in a basketball league. Participantsare commit to not using substances during the season and receive mentorship from caring adult male volunteers. More details to come.

FREE Online Tax Filing, February - March, 2009 (by appointment only)

Last year, over $200,000 in refunds were claimed by those filing online at The City Mission, in conjunction with Cleveland Central Weed and Seed. Many of the filers were qualified to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, which too often is overlooked by those who most can benefit from it. Details