Friendship Circle of Cleveland

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.

Achievement Centers for Children is a nonprofit agency and is a center of support and expertise for children with various disabilities, such as physical, neurological, sensory and cognitive disability. Founded in 1940, the center provides therapies, education and child care programs, camping and recreation opportunities, autism programs and family support services. It offers several education programs, including its Child Development Center and Technical Assistance Program. Achievement Centers for Children s autism program provides schools, consultative services, training and workshops. The center s family support services include parent guidance, advocacy, support groups, crisis intervention and transition planning. It offers various therapists, including physical, occupational, speech and language therapists. The center s site includes gardens, an atrium, outdoor pavilion and multiple play areas.