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NEOCH Overview The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless ( NEOCH ) is a coalition of service providers, housing activists, members, and homeless people. Lisa Thomas, Sr. Mary Frances Harrington, and Catharine Lowe founded NEOCH in 1988 as the successor to the Emergency Shelter Coalition. A nine person Board of Trustees governs NEOCH. The NEOCH Board meets monthly and the NEOCH staff meets regularly with the homeless community and our membership. NEOCH activities in partnership with the homeless include the publication of a street newspaper, co-sponsorship of the Stand Down service fair, staffing for service and outreach collaborations, coordination of the Homeless Congress, sponsorship of the Homeless Candlelight Vigil, publication of the Street Card, and construction of a host of educational and advocacy activities. In 1997 and 2007, NEOCH reaffirmed its role within the homeless community as an advocate for the homeless population by adopting a new mission statement. The mission of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless is to organize and empower homeless and at-risk men, women and children to break the cycle of poverty through public education, advocacy and the creation of nurturing environments. In 2007-8, NEOCH underwent an extensive strategic planning process to clarify the Coalition's role in the community and to create a work plan for the next three years. NEOCH will concentrate on four areas of interest: advocacy, empowerment projects, education, and finally research and coordination. The Coalition stages regular meetings with homeless people at the shelters and at a monthly meeting called the Homeless Congress. They work on issues that have an impact on all homeless people, including shelter standards and how to put people into all the vacant buildings in Cleveland.

West Side Catholic Center is a community organization in Cleveland, OH that provides a range of social services to those in need. Offering assistance with food, clothing, shelter, and other basic necessities, the center aims to support individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. Generated from their business information

Established in 1938, Catholic Charities is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of social welfare services. The organization operates more than 25 offices and programs to serve over 10 counties within the Diocese of Harrisburg. Its programs focus on counseling, long-term substance abuse treatment, homeless family shelter, and personal and maternity care. Catholic Charities also provides employment, family-based mental health, and immigration and refugee services. The organization offers English as a Second Language, refugee resettlement, and adoption and foster care programs. In addition, it operates several residential treatment facilities that include Lourdeshouse, Hope House, Paradise School and Evergreen House. Catholic Charities legal services program provides assistance with issues related to work authorization, naturalization applications, and family and work visas. The organization serves children, youths, married couples, families and senior citizens. Additionally, it organizes fundraising events, music concerts and training workshops. Catholic Charities is a part of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg.