Volunteer Spotlight: The Gobezies’ family time and community service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Reuben and Courtney Gobezie started volunteering with their family at the City Mission in Cleveland when their first two children, Grant, now 19, and Gaege, 17, were only three and one years old. Reuben, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Gobezie Shoulder Institute, was extraordinarily busy, but he was determined to spend time […]
Garisha’s Story: Garisha credits the CLC and the Mission for so much
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After going through a rough situation with her children’s father, Garisha was left to take care of her five kids by herself while also facing eviction from their apartment. Although down on her luck, Garisha remembered her mother’s words, “Why worry when you can pray.” Garisha took her mother’s advice, and soon after was […]
Gary’s Story: A life of crime to a life of Christ through Project Hope
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From criminal to Project Hope Disciple, Gary finds the support and encouragement he needs to transform his life. Gary’s life was never easy. Growing up, he endured many challenges due to his undiagnosed learning disability. Although he took special education classes, his mental difficulties prohibited him from staying still, being calm, and controlling his […]