GeneroCity Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland Alliance and the Ambassadors are dedicated to
helping the homeless population of Downtown Cleveland get out of
their current situation and into permanent housing. When the
Alliance was formed in 2005, the property owners of Downtown
decided to hire a full-time social worker as part of the Ambassador
team. Since that time, DCA has been able to establish relationships
with the homeless population and work with several individuals to
get out of their situation and into permanent housing and job
training.
For many, the simple issue of not having proper identification
is all that stands between them and getting the help they need. Our
full-time social worker works with individuals to get their birth
certificate, ID, transportation to doctor appointments and other
essentials.
In 2008, Downtown Cleveland Alliance formed GeneroCity Cleveland
as a more coordinated effort to both increase funding for the
homeless of Downtown and reduce panhandling in the center of the
city. The partnership, which includes the property owners of
Downtown Cleveland, the City of Cleveland and the faith-based
community, created a visible public awareness program and fund
raising strategy which included the installation of 12 bright green
donation receptacles throughout Downtown. These receptacles (which
are old parking meters) collect change from pedestrians which is
used to provide services to homeless individuals Downtown.
To date we have collected over $2000 from the meters. The money
collected allows us to help individuals obtain IDs, birth
certificates and other items such as winter coats, socks, medical
supplies and transportation. Look for these donation meters when
you are Downtown. For a map of where they are located,
click here
Generocity
Bus
Downtown Cleveland Alliance provides transportation to
individuals via the Generocity Bus. Especially in the winter, it is
hard for individuals to get to their appointments without
transportation assistance. DCA has a fifteen-passenger van that we
use to give people rides to doctor appointments, job training and
other services that will help them improve their situation. By
calling 216-621-6000, any homeless individual in Downtown can call
our operations center and request a pick up.
Winter Wine & Ale
Fest
In 2010, Downtown Cleveland Alliance created a new signature
holiday event (Winter Wine & Ale Fest) which not only
celebrates the start of the holiday season but provides for the
homeless population of Downtown.
The ticketed tasting event features a delectable lineup of Ohio
wines and craft beer and follows the official downtown holiday
lighting ceremony on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. All proceeds
from the event went towards the services provided through
Generocity Cleveland. In its first year, Winter Wine & Ale Fest
raised over $6,000 for the Homeless!
Winter Wine & Ale Fest immediately follows Winterfest,
Downtown's kick-off to the holiday season. Spend your whole day
enjoying the neighborhoods and getting festive, then end your night
by helping the GeneroCity Program and having fun.
Donate
Your assistance in providing these services is much appreciated.
If you would like to support the efforts of Generocity Cleveland,
you can do so one of two ways:
- Make an online donation by
clicking here (online donations via PayPal)
- Make a donation via check and mail it to:
Downtown Homeless Fund
c/o Downtown Cleveland Alliance
50 Public Square, Ste 825
Cleveland, OH 44113
All donations are tax deductible. For confirmation of your
donation, please email Marilyn Gossett at mgossett@dcacleveland.net
Request Information
If you are interested in ways that you can help the homeless
population of Downtown please contact us