Supports meaningful employment opportunities within communities where you live, work and worship. Make sure every abled person is given an opportunity to achieve their fullest potential as a contributing citizen through giving back to the community where they live. Gain employment after attending Faith-Based Life Skills Workshops that include but is not limited to:

United Black fund provides financial assistance for our programs that help meet the needs of children, families, and seniors.

We partner with MyCom in working to empower and provide growth opportunities for youth. They assist us in promoting community awareness and participation in our Bridge To Freedom School and Winterfest programs. Working together we have provided youth with exposure and growth opportunities including community service, field trips to historical sites, and events.

We partner with Y.O.U. by serving as an employer for their summer jobs program. Y.O.U. serves teens living in families at or below the poverty level – the income earned helps teens and their families. The summer jobs program provides a constructive opportunity and a safe environment for teens to work and learn.  During our Bridge To Freedom School program, teens are employed as junior leaders and receive leadership training and an opportunity to serve and mentor younger youth within our program.

http://www.youthopportunities.org/

In the midst of the Covid19 Pandemic, we assisted children and their families in adjusting to remote learning by providing an Academic Learning Pod from September 2020 through May 2021

• A safe learning environment was provided for youth where they felt a sense of belonging, routine, and normalcy. 
• Families were directed to resources to address challenges encountered within their homes related to remote learning.
• Academic, social, emotional, and nutrition/health needs of youth and their families were met through our partnership with school districts and other social service agencies.

We partner with Cuyahoga Community College by serving as a worksite for their Summer Internship Program. Students gain valuable career experience by working with us and serving as Program Coordinators for our Bridge To Freedom School program. The interns are also instrumental in providing Cuyahoga Community College exposure, including campus tours, for the youth participating in our program.

During our Bridge To Freedom School program, Catholic Charities Summer Food Program provides two daily free, nutritious meals to help children 18 and younger get the nutrition they need to learn, play and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school.