If you are in need of shelter, please call us at 216-961-3806, stop by between 9-5, or email us at sainthermans@focusna.org
Transitional Housing
Transitional housing three doors down from the main house for 12 men. Men are eligible to live in the transitional house if they have a source of income, 6 months of sobriety, and are working with a case manager. Residents pay a program fee (about $320 per month), equivalent to subsidized rent.
If you are seeking transitional housing, please call us at 216-961-3806.
Resident Services & Referrals Program
All residents are required to be working with a case manager, either on-site or through other social service agencies. In July 2020, with funding from the Cleveland Foundation, we hired a full-time LISW who provides case management to residents. We support each resident to address unemployment, healthcare, housing, substance abuse, mental health and other barriers to independent living.
Case management is available to the community on Tuesdays from 11 - 1 pm. No appointment needed. People needing help with obtaining an ID can drop in during these hours or schedule an appointment by calling 216-961-3806.
Jobs & Life Skills Program
This program has several components. Residents in the main house work in temporary positions, typically custodial and landscaping, for which they are paid. There are also unpaid positions within the house that are filled by residents, which include drivers, cooks, cleaners, and administrative positions. The paid and unpaid positions give structure to the day, build a sense of responsibility, and give residents experience that can help in finding permanent employment. We also connect with local parishes, offering our residents opportunities for paid work at various events. At any given time, approximately half the residents of the shelter are engaged in part or full-time paid employment.
Other Basic Needs
We give away clothing to men year-round. We distribute grocery bags during the last five weekdays of each month to families with dependents. Sandwiches and toiletry kits are handed out daily as needed.
Clothing: Monday & Friday from 1-2 PM. Cold Weather Clothing: Coats, hats, gloves, & scarves, daily between 12-12:30 & 6-6:30 PM. Hygiene Items: Daily between 12-12:30 & 6-6:30 PM. Also 1-2 PM on Mondays and Fridays.
Sandwiches: Every day from 12-12:30 and 6-6:30 PM, as available.
Toilets: 24 hours a day. Located in the driveway.
Groceries: Last 5 weekdays of the month for households with children or dependents, 2-3 PM.
Cooler Cleanout: Free produce & other food items on Thursdays from 8:30-10 AM.
Meal Program
We provide 3 meals per day, 365 days a year, to our neighbors in need. Breakfast consists of pastries, coffee & juice with an occasional hot meal provided. Lunch and Dinner are full meals prepared by our Kitchen Staff. About 80% of these meals are hot meals. We also provide bag lunches in between meal times. A majority of our food is donated through local churches, caterers & volunteers. We also are a partner agency with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Breakfast: served daily from 7:30-9AM in the dining room (coffee & pastries).
Lunch: served daily from 11:30-12PM Dinner: served daily from 5:30-6 PM.
