Programs

Ohio City Power provides programs and services in faith-based economic development to improve the spiritual and physical well-being of the homeless, hungry and jobless of Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding cities.
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Give Generously - Support Ohio City Power Programs and Services for the Homeless and Jobless

Support Ohio City Power not for profit programs and services in faith-based economic development to improve the spiritual and physical well-being of the homeless, hungry and jobless of Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding cities. Every dollar is gratefully received.

Our Programs:

Soup For The Soul
Healthy Angels
  • Healthy Angels - one of OCP's efforts is supporting healthy diet and exercise.  The last Saturday of each month a healthy snack is provided to Cleveland's youth in the P.A.C.E. (Positive Attitude Changes Everything) Tumbling Program under the direction of Todd Kennedy, Program Director. 

Community Greenhouse Partners

Fellowship Hall Sales
  • Usually laborers go twice per month, 4 hours each, $10 per hour
  • Many laborers are St. Herman’s House of Hospitality (video) guests and volunteers
  • Help assemble greenhouses, plant vegetables 
  • Help interns and those from other organizations
  • There is work through the whole year, including winter
  • Healthy food is harvested and sold to local consumers
  • Community Greenhouse Partners is self-sustaining  and on Cleveland’s east side

Roscoe Recycling

  • Mother/son scrapping business in Ohio City
  • Scour the streets, look dumpsters and trash cans for items to exchange for money
  • Barbara was taught the skill of scrapping by her father
  • As a young man Roscoe was involved in a life-threatening car accident, leaving him partially impaired physically and psychologically
  • Roscoe has a grateful heart and enjoys helping his mother
  • Ohio City Power commends their hard work, rather than just looking for a handout
  • We transport cans from Chagrin Valley to them to take to the scrap yard for cash
  • It is their dream to one day buy a home

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Where We Are

Ohio City Power is a two-part program connecting the homeless & jobless to healthy meals, recreational activities, skills training, and employment opportunities. Programs serve Ohio City community at St. Paul's Community Church and Outreach in Ohio City, Cleveland, Ohio. See Past Programs here.
Donations of cash, supplies and services to Ohio City Power programs are gratefully accepted. Craft sales pay for supplies, fees & permits, handling, and labor. For more information, questions and donations, please e-mail us at info@ohiocitypower.net
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