West Side Catholic Center

Name of Non-Profit Organization * West Side Catholic Center
Today’s Date: * Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Organization’s website http://www.wsccenter.org
EIN / 501(C)(3)Number * 34-1244687
What year did your organization receive it’s non-profit status? * 1978
Address *

3135 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
United States
County * Cuyahoga
Your Name * Michael Bernot
Your Title * Director of Advancement
Your email address * mbernot@wsccenter.org
Your Phone Number (216) 631-4741
Executive Director’s Name * John Litten
Executive Director’s email address * jlitten@wsccenter.org
What is the mission of your organization? Grounded in faith, hope, love and respect for those we serve, the West Side Catholic Center assists all who come in need of food, clothing, shelter, advocacy and a path to self-sufficiency.
Which social causes (up to 3 choices) does your agency address through its programming? *
  • [9] Hunger
  • [11] Poverty
Any comments about your selections you would like to share with the student philanthropists? Since 1977, the West Side Catholic Center has offered hot meals, hospitality, clothing and household goods, emergency services, advocacy, a family shelter, and a housing solutions program to those in need at no charge, regardless of religious affiliation. The West Side Catholic Center was established in 1977 by several area churches that saw a critical need within the community due to extreme poverty. We are a unique, private, not-for-profit agency with Catholic roots, independent of the Catholic Diocese and Catholic Charities.
Does your organization have volunteer opportunities available for students? * Yes, Grades 6 – 12
List possible volunteer opportunities -or- a link to where they can be found on the web. https://www.wsccenter.org/opportunities
Volunteer coordinator Veronica Favela
Volunteer coordinator’s email address vfavela@wsccenter.org
Volunteer coordinator’s phone number (216) 631-4741