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Emergency Assistance Services

1736 Superior Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216.781.8262

Gayle Doucette, LISW Director

Purpose: To collaborate with others across the Diocese (i.e., religious institutions, public and private agencies) to insure that the basic needs (food/shelter) of the most vulnerable in our presence are met.

Population Served: The department’s target populations are the homeless, the near-homeless, the working poor and others living in poverty.

Bishop Cosgrove Center
Catholic Hunger and Shelter Network
St. Philip Neri Community Services

Criteria: Applications are accepted for Emergency Assistance Mini Grant and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) dollars; for TANF assistance, applicant must meet income criteria and have minor children living in the home); registration is necessary for Pantry Programs.

Fees: There are no fees for these services

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal, Cuyahoga County; United Way, Harvest for Hunger, FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Cleveland’s Community Development Block Grant


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Did You Know?

Implemented a new data management system for Bishop Cosgrove Center hot meal program.

Worked with City of Cleveland to host second annual "Health Fair for the Homeless" and two-day annual "Homeless Stand Down"