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West Side Catholic Center Charity Profile
The West Side Catholic Center was established in 1977 by several area churches that saw a critical need within the community due to extreme poverty. We are a unique, private, not-for-profit agency with Catholic roots, independent of the Catholic Diocese and Catholic Charities.
Our programs respond to the needs of men, women, and children in Cleveland, regardless of their religious affiliation, and WSCC has no geographical limits on its service area. All services are provided free of charge. Collaborative partners include the Cleveland Veterans Association, the Cuyahoga County Office on Homeless Services, Y-Haven, Applewood, Providence House, Salvation Army, Care Alliance, Recovery Resources, Seeds of Literacy, Murtis Taylor Mental Health Services and the State ID Collaborative.
Our Mission: Grounded in faith, hope, love and respect for those we serve, the West Side Catholic Center assists all who come in need of food, clothing, shelter and advocacy.
The West Side Catholic Center offers hospitality, hot meals, a women and children's shelter, clothing, household goods, advocacy and emergency services to those in need at no charge. The West Side Catholic Center relies on hundreds of volunteers to maintain its services. Our volunteers consist of individuals, church and civic groups, student organizations, and area businesses.
31% of Cleveland's residents and almost half of Cleveland's children live in poverty. Cries for help include: food and medication, lack of heat and water, homelessness, help in search of a job, lack of transportation...these are just some of the critical needs that we address at the Center each day.
Community support includes partnerships with other food and emergency service providers, such as many other churches and faith-based organizations. We are a United Way Partner, members of the Cleveland Food Bank and we receive food donations from Harvest for Hunger, as well as regular deliveries of in-kind donations and grocery surplus from local businesses throughout Greater Cleveland.
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West Side Catholic Center Volunteer Information
For 32 years, our volunteers have not only been the face, but also represented the heart and soul of the West Side Catholic Center. It is only through the tireless efforts of over 400 volunteers each month that the Center is able to respond to the community's needs for food, clothing and shelter.
Just as the apostles gathered at Pentecost, we invited you to help us continue the mission of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit, all of us are called to be the heart, hands, and voice of Jesus in our world. By gathering and working together, we have an opportunity to speak the voice of love and welcome.
The West Side Catholic Center offers volunteer opportunities for young and old, individuals and groups. We have many different kinds of service opportunities, such as:
Cooking and serving lunch
Sorting, folding, and distributing clothes & household goods
Playing with children
Answering phone calls
Preparing mailings
Helping with special events
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West Side Catholic Center Donation Information
We accept donations of cash,in-season clothing, toiletries, small household items and food and your donations are tax deductible.
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