Cherry Street Mission Ministries

Residential shelter: cherry street mission (csm) is a leading provider of emergency shelter in northwest ohio and southeast michigan. Representing 82% of the local continuum of care's single emergency beds, cherry street provides safe overnight accommodations, access to hygiene facilities, clothing distribution, a place to store valuables and receive mail, and the safety that comes from residential support.

Ready for life: cherry street is committed to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the most vulnerable individuals in northwest ohio, specifically adults experiencing homelessness. Cherry street has expanded its services beyond providing emergency services only to include a comprehensive case management approach called ready for life. Through a unique combination of case management, resource navigation and partnership collaboration, the ready for life program offers a multi- faceted approach to restore the soul, spirit, body, and relationships of those who have lost hope. Ready for life includes: purposeful discipleship, mentorship, coaching, access to behavioral health care, employment, job readiness, workforce development, subscriptive personal assessments, goal setting, education, training, job placement, housing, and stability.

Work force development: cherry street mission's wfd program provides participants with educational opportunities for in-demand jobs that pay a livable wage in the state of ohio. Programming includes ged preparations, math, reading, esl and digital literacy skills. Participants are given the opportunity to enroll in industry informed, job readiness training in the areas of office specialist, welding, tool and die, manufacturing production technician, automotive technician, culinary and building trades. Cherry street staff collaborate with each student to unlock potential, break down barriers, and create a more inclusive and prosperous environment where each can thrive. This support further includes securing identification, legal services, financial assistance, and soft skills development such as attendance, appearance, interpersonal, and customer service.