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Contact us Phone 216-226-6466 Fax: 216-226-8493  e-mail: lcsc@bge.net
Open Hours Tuesday-Friday: 10 AM - 1:45 PM Wednesday evening: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER — HISTORY
····································································································Lakewood Christian Service Center is a collaborative organization of individuals, Lakewood churches, businesses and civic organizations. The organization was begun in 1982 as twelve Lakewood churches combined their resources to provide a Hunger Center for local residents. Soon after its founding the volunteers made a commitment to address the deeper questions of why clients were coming in need of food. Throughout its history the Center has been dedicated to addressing the needs of Lakewood citizens who are jobless, hungry, and/or in crisis. The Center provides job-search assistance; emergency food; advocacy with housing, utilities and public assistance; and information and referral services. Originally an all-volunteer organization, the Lakewood Christian Service Center now employs six part-time and two full-time staff members. More than 100 volunteers who provide auxiliary and direct client service further support the work of the Center. The Center is an independent 501(C)(3) organization. The Board membership consists of representatives from 22 sponsoring churches and at-large seats filled by representatives of businesses and community organizations.
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SERVICES
····································································································The Center provides a 3-day supply of food every 30 days to Lakewood and Westlake residents who meet income guidelines (see guidelines below). To receive this service, you must provide:
- Proof of residence: Required at each visit. A recent gas, electric, telephone or other official correspondence mailed to you at your Lakewood or Westlake address.
- Proof of income: Required once a year. A recent pay stub, benefit letter, W2 form, etc.
- Proof of household size: Required at first visit or if there is a change in household size. Photo ID for each adult. Birth certificate, school records, school ID or medical card for each child.
Failure to bring in proofs when requested may result in services not being provided to you.
Household Size Income Year Month Week 1 $20,419 $1,701 $392 2 $27,379 $2,281 $562 3 $34,339 $2,861 $660 4 $41,299 $3,441 $794 5 $48,259 $4,021 $928 6 $55,219 $4,601 $1,061 For each additional family member add: $ 6,959 $ 579 $ 133 SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE
The Center also offers assistance and referrals to clients who need help with rent, utilities, clothing, furniture, medical problems, etc. Clients must meet specific guidelines.JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
The Center has a program that offers job search assistance and referrals to job training programs. There is also a Handy Helper program which matches clients with individuals in the community who need assistance around the home with yard work, home health care, small moving jobs, etc. This program is not available on Wednesday evening.SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
The Center offers a HUD sponsored program for individuals who are homeless or about to become homeless and in need of shelter referrals as well as individuals/families who are in need of housing. These individuals/families must meet HUD guidelines.OTHER ONSITE SERVICES
During Wednesday evening hours a representative from the Cleveland Tenants Organization is present to offer information, referrals and assistance to clients. The Cuyahoga Ombudsman Office will be present on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance will be available on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This service is available to anyone with a civil (not criminal) complaint. Every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. the Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland is present to assist with Food Stamp and Life Line applications.AGENCY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
If you have problems with any of our services, please feel free to use the grievance procedure that you received during the intake process.Since Lakewood Christian Service Center provides services on a walk-in basis, clients are normally seen in the order in which they arrive. Please be patient in waiting for your turn. Because Lakewood Christian Service Center does not provide day care services to clients during the intake process, each client is solely responsible for watching his or her own children while at the Center.
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MISSION
····································································································Through “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Lakewood Christian Service Center serves primarily the Lakewood community by providing basic need assistance and personalized resource and referral services, thereby empowering each individual to move toward greater self-sufficiency.
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