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The City Mission Running with A Mission 2025
Location: Edgewater Park 7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway Cleveland, OH 44102
Start Time: Sat 6, Sept. 2025, 7:30 a.m.
End Time: Sat 6, Sept. 2025, noon
The City Mission’s 14th annual 5K run, 1-mile walk, and Kids Fun Run will take place Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Edgewater Park in Cleveland. This family-friendly event will welcome over 500 participants, and, best of all, event proceeds benefit the men, women, and children working to break the cycle of poverty through our programs and services.
Events like Running with a Mission enable the Mission’s transformative work in Cleveland, but its success is not possible without YOU! Your participation empowers life-changing programs offering care and compassion to hundreds of Cleveland’s men, women, and children.
SCHEDULE:
7:30 am – Registration Open and Fun Begins
8:45am – Welcome Ceremony
8:50am – Kids Fun Run
9:00am – 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk Begin
We look forward to seeing you at Running with a Mission 2025!
https://www.thecitymission.org/run/
LOCATION:
Edgewater Beach Lower Area 6500 Cleveland Memorial ParkwayCleveland, OH 44102
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Back to School Bash 2025-Laura's Home
Location: Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center:18120 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44135
Start Time: Fri 8, Aug. 2025, 5 p.m.
End Time: Fri 8, Aug. 2025, 7 p.m.
The Back to School Bash is an annual event to support the children of Laura's Home as they return to school. To supply the needs of each child takes many resources.
You can join The City Mission and Laura's Home by helping in one of these 4 Ways:
1. Purchasing items needed on the donations list
2. Adding to the fun by sponsoring part of their party
3. Volunteering to be a part of the festivities on Friday, August 8 from 5-7 pm
4. Making a donation to support the event
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Host International Students for Thanksgiving
Families are invited to minister to students from Case and CSU by welcoming them to their Thanksgiving celebrations. This is a practical way to show them the love of Christ. If you can host two or more students, please contact Milka Hanook at milka.hanook@intervarsity.org or 216-678-0082.
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Christmas Benevolence Project 2024
Start Time: Fri 15, Nov. 2024, noon
End Time: Tue 31, Dec. 2024, 5 p.m.
Parkside Church desires to share the joy of Christmas with families in need, both in Cleveland through our partnerships with Scranton Road Bible Church and The City Mission, and in our surrounding community by partnering with local schools and organizations. By purchasing essentials and Christmas gifts, our goal is to offer families hope during the holiday season: the hope that comes from generosity, and the hope that comes from Jesus.
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Event
Thanksgiving Box Project 2024
Start Time: Sun 27, Oct. 2024, 9 a.m.
End Time: Sat 23, Nov. 2024, noon
Every fall for the past 38 years, Parkside Church has helped provide complete Thanksgiving dinners to families in the Cleveland area. Boxes filled with non-perishable food and a whole roasting turkey are hand-delivered to those who might otherwise be unable to enjoy the holiday with a traditional meal.
We invite you and your family to join us as we partner with Scranton Road Bible Church to make this Thanksgiving Day brighter for 300 families.
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The City Mission -Volunteers & Donations Needed
Cleveland Ranked First in Childhood Poverty
Cleveland is the second poorest among large cities and first in child poverty among large cities. This past year, 5,700 Cleveland adults worked full time and still did not earn enough to be above poverty.
Cleveland continues to have the worst child poverty rate of any large city. In 2023, nearly 35,000 of Cleveland’s children lived in poverty.
Today we are serving 67 children ages 0-17 and we invite you to join us through clothing donations, volunteering, or donating $2.88 to feed a resident in crisis. Together, we can transform lives in our city!
Learn about donating clothing or other material gifts: Material Gifts - The City Mission of Cleveland, Ohio
Learn about volunteer needs: Volunteering at The City Mission - The City Mission of Cleveland, Ohio
Learn about employment opportunities: Employment - The City Mission of Cleveland, Ohio
Make a financial donation: Donate to The City Mission - The City Mission of Cleveland, Ohio
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AmeriCorps Seniors Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
RSVP is more than just a connection—it’s a bridge for volunteers aged 55 and older to actively engage and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Operating across Summit, Medina, Geauga, Wayne, Delaware, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties, VANTAGE RSVP stands as a beacon of service. As the nation’s premier volunteer network for older adults, RSVP excels in pairing volunteers with organizations where their time, passions, skills, wisdom, and expertise can truly shine, addressing vital needs and fostering a stronger, more vibrant community.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Activities
Put your acquired skills and talents to good use, or even discover new ones, as you engage in a diverse range of volunteer activities.
- Food Security – Nourish both hearts and bellies by providing food to those in need.
- Economic Opportunities – Empower individuals to overcome employment barriers through job coaching and consulting.
- Capacity Building – Support nonprofits by lending your skills to fuel vibrant community growth.
- Senior Isolation – Ensure no senior is overlooked or isolated by offering companionship and meaningful conversation.
- Healthy Futures – Engage in intergenerational activities that foster healthy futures for everyone involved.
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Event
Fall Into Service Virtual Volunteer Event with the American Red Cross
Location: Online
Start Time: Mon 9, Sept. 2024, 5:30 p.m.
End Time: Mon 9, Sept. 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Fall Into Service with the American Red Cross as we honor people giving back through our lifesaving mission — which is powered by more than 90% volunteers. Our mission wouldn’t be possible without these community heroes!
During our annual Red Cross Season celebration in Fall, we invite you to turn your compassion into action. Please join us for a Volunteer Information Session on our Fall Information Session Monday, September 9, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Attend virtually to explore our most-need positions throughout Northern Ohio on the Disaster Action Team, Blood Donor Ambassador, Transportation Specialist and Service to the Armed Forces volunteers.
Register for the Fall Virtual Volunteer Event:
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International Student Outreach Opportunities
Parkside families are invited to minister to international students arriving for the fall semester at Case and CSU. There are several service opportunities available through a local campus ministry including providing temporary housing, picking up students from the airport, and donating furniture and other household items.
For more information, contact Dan Larison at dlarison@parksidechurch.com.
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S.A.F.E. Afterschool Enrichment Program Tutors Needed
Afterschool tutors are needed for the 2024-2025 school year to assist under resourced 2nd and 3rd grade students in Twinsburg and Twinsburg Heights. In addition to paid tutors, volunteers are also needed. For more information, contact Serena Harkless.
Tutor Job Description
Location: The Edge Sports & Arts Academy
Address: 9550 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087
Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday – 3:15-6:00 pmTHE ORGANIZATION
The Edge is a 501c3, non-profit “Business as Ministry” of Destiny Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. We operate a 54,000 square feet facility that offers programs in sports and the arts, as well as partnering with organizations ranging from recreational groups to professional teams for rental space and events. The facility also serves as the home of Destiny Church where we carry out worship services and ministry activities. Our mission is to give every man, woman and child in our region repeated opportunities to see, hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to help youth cultivate their character and contribute to the world. Our strategy is to intersect culture by redeeming secular space. We do this using the platforms of sports and the arts, along with church ministries.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
S.A.F.E. (Sports, Advocacy, Faith, and Education) is an afterschool program currently targeting students in the 2nd and 3rd grade that is focused on providing quality afterschool services to under resourced children and families of Twinsburg and Twinsburg Heights.