The Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland provides the following program services in support of our mission:
1. Family Support Services:
- Assist individuals and families access community services
- Direct network to food, shelter, childcare, healthcare, budget counseling, legal assistance, etc.
- Utility bill assistance
- Self-directed income tax filing
- Household furnishings
- Free eyeglasses
2. Project B.R.E.A.D.:
- Bridging and Reconnecting eligible Cleveland area residents by Ensuring Access and Delivery of service
- Identify and assist eligible persons to apply for food stamps
- Nutrition Information and Education
- Food Stamp Information Hotline
3. The Computer Resource Center:
- Computer/self-directed learning
- Participants learn software applications
- Internet access
- Workshops
- Prepare career portfolios
- Employment and training opportunities
- Open Labs
- Journey to Employment – Pathways to Success
4. Community Membership Council:
- Neighborhood-based leadership
- Direct participation in the decision-making process
- Organized community action to affect change
- Voter Registration
- Community Education, including:
- Issue-oriented workshops and forums
- Distribution of community resources
- Quarterly newsletter
5. Lifeline Ohio Outreach:
- Identify and assist eligible persons to apply for food stamps
Please contact us to learn more about our specific programs, participating, and how you can help.
