The Young Adults in the City program sponsors volunteer events around the diocese.   We aim to match the energy and talents of young adults (ages 18+) with many of the most vulnerable people in the city of Cleveland and beyond.  All young adults are welcome to join us for one or many events. You can repack food at the Cleveland Foodbank on Cleveland’s East Side, sort medical supplies for redistribution around the world, or weed and plant at St. Thomas Aquinas School, all helping individuals and families in need.  Many have found Young Adults in the City so enjoyable and enriching that they’ve returned again and again. Opportunities are limited to 20 people, so apply soon!

2012 - Dates 

Tuesday, April 17^th ● 6-8pm ● Cleveland Foodbank

Are you looking for a way to give your time to something important?  The Young Adults in the City team has volunteer opportunities available for Young Adults (in your 20’s and 30’s) so feel free to invite friends and co-workers.   The mission of the Cleveland Foodbank is to alleviate hunger by providing food and support to community organizations that feed the hungry.  The Cleveland Foodbank needs volunteers to sort/repack food at their facility.  So if you'd like to join us, please register as early as possible.  We can accommodate up to 15 people. 

Saturday, June 23 ● 8:00 a.m - Noon ● St Aloysius Parish ●10932 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland

Young Adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to volunteer in the food distribution program.  Join us for a fast-paced morning  re-packaging large-quantity items and sorting  and boxing for pick-up that morning.  

Sunday, July 29^th ● 11am - 2pm ● Care on the Square ● Cleveland

Have you been thinking about Jesus’ call to feed the hungry?  Here’s your chance…Young Adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to serve a meal to those in need.  Join us, we’ll meet at 11am to prepare the meal (cookout style) downtown and visit with those that are served.  We’ll partner with the organization “Care on the Square.”   Our day will wrap up by 2 p.m. 

Saturday,  Aug. 11 ● 9:00 am - Noon ●  St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School on (Rain date 8/18.)  We’ll be weeding, planting flowerbeds, and possibly some very minor tree trimming, to help spruce up the campus before kids return to school.  After working, you’ll be in the neighborhood to head to the Feast in Little Italy. 

Saturday, ● September 29^th ● 10:00 am – 1:00pm ● Nativity Manor  Young Adults (in their 20s and 30s) are invited to volunteer at the campus of a Catholic Charities Housing site for seniors.  Volunteer for some yard work or interior cleaning. Meet other caring young adults from around the area and spend a few hours proving TLC for this facility. 

Saturday, October 20 ● 9:30 am– 12:30pm ● MedWish International Young Adults (in their 20s and 30s) are invited to volunteer with MedWish International in Cleveland.  You’ll join other young adults to sort medical supplies for redistribution to the underserved around the world.  No previous experience required. 

To register for any of these opportunities or learn more, please call Laura Whitkofski (home 216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com.