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EBONY'S STORY OF HOPE
A fresh wind every day.
The same day Ebony was told to take her things and leave, a room at Laura’s Home opened up for her and her seven children. She calls it the plan of God. With help getting back into therapy, building her computer skills, and updating her resume, she’s found more than shelter. She’s found people who care for her children like family, and a new reason to keep pushing forward.
Mark's Story of Hope
The Lord's got me.
Orphaned at ten and homeless for nearly twenty years, Mark never fully let go of his faith, even when living out of a vehicle with nothing left. When he had nowhere else to turn, he came to The City Mission and found the structure, the teaching, and the heartfelt care he now calls a fortress. Today, he knows he’s going to be okay.
Julieann's STORY OF HOPE
A place to let go.
Before Laura’s Home, life was a roller coaster. Then everything changed. Laura’s Home gave Julieann the courage to keep fighting, and the day her caseworker walked her into Rothstein Village, she signed the papers and moved in. Her son wasn’t scared anymore. He was comfortable and finally home. For Julieann, that’s what home means now: safety, warmth, peace. A miracle.
RICKY'S STORY OF HOPE
A house of love.
After 15 to 20 years of heavy drinking, Ricky lost his job, his car, and his home. Out of options after two weeks in a campground, he searched the word “homeless,” found The City Mission, and was told a bed was waiting. He walked in full of fear and was met with open arms. Today he’s earned his GED, enrolled in college, and helps welcome the next man through those doors.
Together, our community has helped to make meaningful results like this possible in just one year:
The Impact of The City Mission
Since 1910 The City Mission has opened its doors to Clevelanders in crisis. Men, women, and children come to us knowing they will be safe, cared for, and surrounded by the love of Jesus.
132,617
Meals served
1,169
Individuals served
76,950
Nights of shelter
123
Found Housing
102
Found income
*2025 stats