7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216.334.1261, ext 10
CYO Athletics Website

Purpose: An integral part of youth ministry, CYO Athletics fosters the spiritual growth of youth by providing: athletic programs that promote Christian values; an avenue to be part of a team that builds a sense of community which nurtures and stresses positive social interaction; and an opportunity to play in an atmosphere where skills are developed and "sportsmanship and participation is the name of the game". CYO Athletic programs offer boys and girls in Catholic parishes, schools or institutions cheerleading, football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field.

Population Served: Boys and girls, grades 4-12.

Criteria: Youth that are members of a Catholic church or enrolled in a Catholic school are eligible to participate.

Fees: Fees vary according to sport offered.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; fees for participation

7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Phone: 216.334.2962
Disability Services and Ministries website

Purpose: To provide services to persons with cognitive and other developmental disabilities (MR/DD) and those who are deaf, blind or have mental illness.

Population Served: Persons with cognitive and other developmental disabilities (MR/DD); those who are deaf, blind and/or have mental illness.

Criteria: Service available to all persons of all ages, race, or religious beliefs.

Fees: Fees vary with program or service provided.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; Cuyahoga County Board of MR/DD

Camp Happiness

Purpose: To provide a summer day camp for persons with cognitive and other developmental disabilities.

Population Served: Individuals with cognitive and other developmental disabilities (MR/DD).

Criteria: Individuals aged 5 -21 with cognitive and other developmental disabilities.

Fees: $1,932 for seven-week program.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; Cuyahoga County Board of

Continuing Adult Education

Purpose: To meet the continuing educational needs of adults with cognitive and other developmental disabilities.

Population Served: Individuals with cognitive and other developmental disabilities (MR/DD).

Criteria: Individuals aged 21+ with cognitive and other developmental disabilities.

Fees: Monthly tuition of $88, plus one-time materials fee of $60.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; Cuyahoga County Board of MR/DD

Dances and Social Events

Purpose: To offer persons with cognitive and other developmental disabilities an opportunity to form friendships and learn social skills by providing monthly dances and social gatherings.

Population Served: Individuals with cognitive and other developmental disabilities (MR/DD).

Criteria: Individuals aged 16+ with cognitive and other developmental disabilities.

Fees: $3.00 per event.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

1736 Superior Avenue
Cleveland OH 44114
216.781.8262

The Catholic Hunger and Shelter Network collaborates with other religious institutions and public and private agencies across the eight counties of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to ensure that basic needs, such as food and shelter, are met for those who are most vulnerable. In an effort to prevent homelessness, Catholic Charities provides basic needs assistance (rent, utility assistance, clothing, prescription medication and/or documents verifying personal identity.

Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center
1736 Superior Avenue Suite Number: #209
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216-781-8262

Purpose: To provide a daytime Drop-in Center, offering hot meals, shower facilities (with hygiene products and clean underwear) and basic needs assistance for rent and utilities, when available; also offers an emergency Pantry Program and is a mail distribution site for those with no permanent address.

Population Served: Homeless, working poor, unemployed, as well as senior citizens on fixed incomes.

Criteria: Pantry Program – must be registered and live within 44114-44115 zipcode area.Emergency Assistance – income criteria, other documentation required by funding agents.

Fees: There is no charge for this program.

Major Funders:Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; United Way Services; City of Cleveland; FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter; Harvest for Hunger.

Basic Needs Assistance

Purpose: To prevent homelessness by providing rent and utility assistance; to ensure that those unable to afford basic necessities (clothing, prescription medication, and/or documents verifying personal identification) have access to items necessary to their overall well-being.

Population Served: Men, women, and children who are homeless, near homeless, or otherwise unable to meet basic needs (working poor, senior citizens on fixed incomes)

Criteria: Income guidelines: 200% of poverty; household income sufficient for ongoing sustainability; some government funds are designated for households with minor children.

Fees: None

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Food and Shelter; TANF (as available)

Catholic Hunger and Shelter Network

Purpose: To collaborate with others across the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (religious institutions, public and private agencies) to ensure that the basic needs (food/shelter) of the most vulnerable are met.

Population Served: Men, women and children who are homeless, near homeless or otherwise unable to meet basic needs (working poor, senior citizens on fixed income).

Criteria: Pantry recipients are required to register at site; Sites are required to verify low income status.

Fees: None

Major Funders:Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; United Way Services; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Food and Shelter; City of Cleveland; Harvest for Hunger

Marriage and Family Ministry
7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216.334.2978
Marriage and Family website

Purpose: The Department defines itself first as ministry: that is, with services and programs that have faith as their foundation and Christ as their goal. Our mission is to respond to the needs of families through the development of pastoral programs, administered through parish and community leaders, as articulated by the teachings of the Catholic Church on marriage and family concerns.

As part of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services, the Department exists within a wider continuum of services to families and individuals, and works in collaboration with all agencies, offices, and persons that further its mission.

• To articulate a vision of family ministry that reflects the teachings of the Catholic Church and to share in the teaching ministry of the Bishop of Cleveland.
• To continue to develop and grow as a department by listening to the voices of the Church to gain an understanding of the constantly changing needs of the family.
• To lead and facilitate the development of specific, effective, and professional programs of family ministry in the diocese.
• To empower parishes to develop a family perspective that reflects a Christian vision of the family, understands the family and its members as it develops through life, respects the diversity of family structures and needs, and supports families in addressing their concerns.
• To collaborate with other diocesan offices and agencies, with parish ministers, and with other dioceses on programs and initiatives affecting family life.


Criteria: Parish staff involved in Marriage and Family Ministry, engaged couples, married couples, and families

Fees: Fees vary according to program.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; registration fees

7800 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216-281-7005
Office of Migration & Refugee Services website

Purpose: To provide for the resettlement of refugees to the greater Cleveland area.

Population Served: Individuals and families from around the world who have been designated as refugees by the United States Government.

Criteria: Those who have been referred from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.

Fees: There are no fees for this service.

Major Funders: Federal Government

Office of Disability Ministry
2486 West 14 Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-781-5530
Disability Services and Ministries website

Purpose: To promote the integration of persons with disabilities into Church and Society; to develop their gifts so that they can assume leadership and ministerial roles.

Population Served: Persons with cognitive and other developmental disabilities (MR/DD) and those who are deaf, blind or mentally ill.

Criteria: A person must be diagnosed as mentally ill or be a family member of an individual diagnosed with mental illness and/or professionals and volunteers who serve persons with mental illness. Fees: Minimal fees vary.

Major Funders: St. Augustine Church, Catholic Charities Annual Appeal, Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Health; private donations

Reverend Ken Wallace, Director
7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216.587.8377

Purpose: Provides pastoral care services to the institutionalized sick; provides workshops and spiritual activities regarding ethical and moral issues in health care.

Population Served: Patients in hospitals and nursing homes, inmates in State of Ohio correctional institutions, chaplains and Catholic health care professionals.

Criteria: Direct appointment by bishop or recruitment by local chaplain.

Fees: There are no fees for this service.

Major Funders: Catholic Charities Annual Appeal; local parishes; State of Ohio Correctional Facilities

7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216.334.2965
Pro Life Office website

Purpose: The Bishop has asked Catholic Charities to assist him with Pro Life Activities for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland; therefore, The Pro Life Office operates within Catholic Charities Health and Human Services. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and their Pastoral Plan for Pro Life Activities guide this office and its responsibilities.

In adherence to this plan, our approach is grounded in the consistent ethic of life. We seek to educate, minister, train and serve the community in upholding the sanctity of life, always faithful to the fullness of the Church teaching including the consistent ethic of life.

Population Served: Parishes, Catholic Institutions and Parishioners of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Fees: By donation

6804 Lansing Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44105
216-441-5402

Purpose: At the request of the Bishop of Cleveland in 1976, their mission was simple – to help older adults live independently in their community as long as possible.

Population Served: : Residents of Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood, providing spiritual/sacramental care; interpretation, translation, hot meals, transportation, and health assessment services.

7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216. 334.1261
Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO website

Purpose: The Youth Ministry Program provides opportunities to draw young people into the life and mission of the Catholic faith and civic communities by educating and informing adults who work with young people; providing quality programs, trainings, consultations, and other resources that promote comprehensive ministry to youth. The Young Adult Ministry is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the vital role women and men, in their 20’s and 30’s, single and/or married, play in the church and the wider community by connecting young adults with Jesus Christ, the Church and its mission, and with other young adults. CYO Athletics offer boys and girls in Catholic parishes, schools or institutions opportunities to participate in numerous sports, including football, soccer, volleyball, cross country; basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, baseball, track and field.

Population Served: Youth: Kindergarten through high school age
Young Adults: males and females, single and/or married between the ages of 18 – 30
Adults who work with youth in parish settings

Criteria: Depends on Program

Fees: Varied based on program or service.

Major Funders:Catholic Charities Appeal