Partnering for Cleveland’s Greatest Needs
Cleveland is our city, our home—and we believe everyone here deserves to meet Jesus through real community. That’s why we’ve curated the Big 10: ten ministries that live out God’s heart for the hurting—prison ministry, crisis pregnancy, hunger relief, medical care, and more.
How It Works
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Choose a Ministry
Choose a Big 10 ministry that stirs your heart.
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Fill Out the Form
Fill out the “Get Connected” form below.
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Get Connected
A CVC Big 10 liaison reaches out to equip you or your LifeGroup.
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Choose a Big 10 Ministry
RAHAB Ministries
RAHAB Ministries (Reaching Above Hopelessness And Brokenness) began in 2002 serving survivors of human trafficking in Akron. Now serving across northeast Ohio in outreach, drop in homes, case management and minor mentoring RAHAB’s mission is to provide Christ-centered transformational services to those directly affected by sex trafficking.
Youth for Christ
Youth for Christ reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.
Youth for Christ ministers to Students in Public and Private Middle Schools and High Schools. Incarcerated youth and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youth.
The City Mission
The City Mission is a wraparound services ministry that exists to serve men, women, and children at their point of crisis by empowering them toward stability, through adequate housing and employment. The City Mission provides help and hope to all people through the transforming power of God’s love. The Mission is known for faithfully proclaiming the Gospel and they are dedicated to being a catalyst for positive change in Cleveland.
I.F.I.
IFI is a Christian organization that works with Universities and volunteers to promote friendship and hospitality for International students and scholars. IFI links international students with American volunteers from local churches who are interested in cross-cultural exchange and who help meet the various practical needs internationals face in living in another culture.
Building Hope
True Freedom
True Freedom Ministries is an independent, evangelical, non-profit organization dedicated to reaching those locked behind steel doors in jails and prison cells all across Ohio, those trapped in homelessness on the streets, those affected by the incarceration of their loved ones, and those shackled in addictions with the message of true freedom that is found only in Jesus Christ.
Care on the Square
Care on the Square is a Christian ministry to homeless men, women and children in Cleveland Ohio. Initially a ministry focused on the public square area, COTS now serves the greater Cleveland area. Their goal is to share the love of Jesus Christ by providing food and encouragement. They are completely volunteer based, and all of their funding comes through donations.
Cornerstone Pregnancy Services
Caring for Women by Providing Life-Affirming Services
The mission of Cornerstone Pregnancy Services is caring for women by providing life-affirming services. We value life and believe every person has purpose and worth. All our services are FREE to our clients and offered in a CONFIDENTIAL environment. We serve those who are vulnerable and in difficult circumstances, and we seek to maintain the highest standard of conduct and practice.
Garden Christian Academy
The Garden Christian Academy nurtures the minds and hearts of students of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds by providing a classical and Christ-centered education that is affordable for all. Located in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood, The Garden Christian Academy partners with families to grow their children with an education which prepares them for the most good—intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually.
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Fill Out the Form
Serving with a partner ministry multiplies our impact. Ready to join the effort?
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Get Connected
A CVC Big 10 liaison will reach out soon to equip you or your LifeGroup!
