West Side Catholic Center

Resource Center- day shelter- addresses the immediate needs of the marginalized and homeless population in the cleveland area, by providing over 30 services, including hot meals, free clothing, showers, mailboxes and weekly medical care for health issues related to exposure. In 2023, 41,282 meals were provided to individuals and families in need. The Center's services are designed to address the core issues that underlie a person's poverty in order to increase self-sufficiency. In 2023, over 7600 individuals utlized services in the resource Center.

Zacchaeus housing solutions- long-term rapid rehousing- zacchaeus housing solutions helps families secure and maintain housing by providing rent subsidy and case management services for up to twelve months. Zacchaeus housing solution's ultimate goals are to end family homelessness and to strengthen family unity through housing stability and increased life skills. In 2023, 66 families consisting of 73 adults and 128 children were served by the zacchaeus housing solutions program, with 93% of clients exiting to positive housing.

Workforce development- employment program- the workforce development program helps clients secure and maintain employment through individualized employment services. The program deals with the causes of underemployment and provides the skills needed to secure employment and remain employed. The program also works with existing community organizations to address other critical needs that impact employment. In 2023, workforce development served 60 individuals, through its services, in general workforce training, culinary training and janitorial training.

Family programs: family engagement which offers family-centered services to build relationships and promote family well-being; family success network, a child abuse prevention/parent support model program where families are assigned family coaches that listen, support, advocate, and motivate parents in their goals for themselves and family. 283 families accessed services, including parent education, advocacy with schools, concrete supports: food, clothing, ultility assistance, school supplies, etc. Moriah house- family shelter - provides a full range of transitional services that assist residents in moving from homelessness to stable housing. Intreim housing provides a safe place to live, meals and all other basic necessities. Housing navigation services enable each resident to work directly with skilled staff to develop their individualized plan for permanent housing, stable income,self-sufficiency, and education/training. In 2023, 9,820 nights of lodging and 29,460 meals were provided to 69 families along with transitional services and referrals to provide more long-term solutions.