Program areas at Harvard Community Services Center
Family-to-Family.The Cleveland Foodbank plays a central role in supplying a significant portion of the food distributed to local hot meal sites, shelters, and food pantries. Furthermore, our commitment extends to offering food support to child centers, group homes, and programs designed to assist the elderly population. Collaboration with various Northeast Ohio hunger relief organizations is a key aspect of our operations. We actively partner with these organizations to provide essential food and nonfood items to hunger centers managed by esteemed partners, including the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, the Catholic Hunger and Shelter Network, and the Salvation Army, among others.
CDC.Programs within the System of Care Network at the Harvard Community Services Center include Foster Adoption Support Services, Kinship Care Support Services, and Tapestry. Foster Adoption Support Services and Kinship Care Support Services are tailored to assist adults who are caring for minor-age relatives, such as grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, and other family members.
Elderly Service.This program is for active adults, 60 and over, who are able to basically live independent lifestyles and provides activities such as Bingo, Dominos and variety of card games. Other activities include arts, crafts, exercise, book clubs, bible study, dancing and more.
Heritage Arts.An annual cultural festival featuring distinguished guest.
Starting Point.This assists families in identifying the appropriate care solutions for their children. These initiatives include engaging school-aged children in enriching out-of-school activities to foster continuous learning. They provide caregivers and educators with extensive training and resources to establish high-quality childcare businesses or enhance existing ones.
Jazz Festival.An annual event providing Jazz as a healing art.
CDC Housing.Community based program housing program to provide stable, safe, and affordable housing solutions for individuals and families across our community.
CARE.Summer day camp held during the summer months when school is not in session. This is for children ages 5-13 years old.
Before and After Care.Offers tutoring, homework, reports, math, science, and proficiency test preparation to help students advance in school.