FOCUS North America is a BBB accredited charity and has received the BBB’s Wise Giving Alliance Charity Seal as an effective and efficient organization. FOCUS North America is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
Friends of St. Herman’s are donors who give $2,500 a year or more to St. Herman House.
The support of our Friends is vital to our ability to carry out our daily programs. Through their combined giving, Friends of St. Herman’s contributed nearly one-third of our annual operating budget in 2021!
Here’s what one family had to say about why they give: “We love helping the community of St. Herman’s. We always want to provide, and they are always gracious to receive any donation (monetary, food, items, help). It is the most humbling act to help the community. We are honored to be part of their ministry.”
If you are able, please consider becoming a Friend of St. Herman’s in 2022! Donations can be made in one lump sum, or in smaller amounts throughout the year.
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
Join our monthly giving society, Cheerful Givers -St. Herman House FOCUS Cleveland. Cheerful Givers commit to making a monthly donation, in any amount, for one year.
By becoming a Cheerful Giver, you will directly help our neighbors facing poverty and provide sustainable financial support to St. Herman House – FOCUS Cleveland.
You can use our secure online donation form to make your first monthly gift – choose “recurring donation”
We provide meals to the community 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We provide tens of thousands of meals a year on a food budget of less than $2,500 a year! We are able to do this because of the amazing generosity of the community around us. We accept donations of canned items, fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, and prepared foods. If you have a question about a specific donation you would like to make, call our main number at 216-961-3806.
St. Herman’s regularly distributes clothing to men in need. Please bring your lightly worn, non-stained, freshly cleaned clothes. We ask that you only bring clothes that are in season. They can be brought on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 am – 5 pm, or you may call ahead if you have any questions.
Below is an up to date listing of the items most needed at the house.
We always need bus passes! Specifically one-way and all-day RTA passes.
Milk—boxed (shelf stable) or gallons
Coffee—regular ground and instant
Sugar—5 lb. bags
Canned fruits
Cooking Spray
Jelly (plastic jars only)
Powdered drink mix
Microwave breakfast bowls (Jimmy Dean)
Orange or apple juice
Microwave dinners (vegetarian and meat) P
Plastic forks, spoons and knives – heavy duty
Paper cups for hot and cold drinks—12 oz
Heavy duty aluminum foil (long)
Charcoal
Latex gloves
Plastic grocery bags (clean, used is fine)
Paper salad bowls
Mop-heads
TOILETRIES (travel sizes)
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Shampoo
Soap and deodorant
Combs
Liquid body wash
We’re able to accept donations in the form of stock, government (including municipal) debt and corporate debt through the Depository Trust Company (DTC).
Many companies have charitable matching programs, in which they will match their employees’ charitable contributions. Contact your Human Resources department to find out if your employer will match your gift to FOCUS.
Learn more about our Legacy Society, including how we handle bequests, beneficiary designations, and donor recognition.
If you are an employee of the federal government, you can support FOCUS through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) by indicating our code on your pledge form: 19541.
Donor advised funds allow you to combine favorable tax benefits with flexibility in giving. If you have a DAF established, you can recommend a gift to FOCUS using the “DAF Direct” app on our website.
Your youth group, women’s or men’s group, or the entire parish can be a vial part of continuing the work of FOCUS Cleveland – St. Herman house
FOCUS Cleveland is a program of FOCUS North America
FOCUS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN: 26-4427803
