The light in me, sees the light in you.
"Our job is to help our sister or brother to find and love the light within them. We need to believe that it still burns no matter what circumstances have caused it to flicker or even go out.
We sit by their side, we dine, we struggle with issues, we create new opportunities. We light paths they have never even considered traveling. We do not impose our ways or will. We sit at that table with humility holding our flashlight on their countenance and trying in every way we can to bring forth THEIR LIGHT, their talents, skills, strengths and dreams and then to hold up a mirror for them to see what has ever been there."
— Leslie, NCJW and Community of Hope Volunteer
Our Vision
As a result of our work, we believe that youth impacted by poverty will no longer be invisible or marginalized in Cleveland. There will be a decrease in loneliness, homelessness and joblessness among the youth we serve, resulting in a reduction in the loss of human potential in our city and a lasting reduction in the exposure to adverse experiences for the children of young parents we serve.
Relationships + Hope = Dignity restored
Our Creed:
1. We have integrity. We do what we say we are going to do.
2. We are transparent. How we show up matters.
3. We are committed. We don’t give up when it gets hard.
4. We don’t tear down we build up.
5. We create a space of peace and belonging.
6. We all grow stronger when we grow together.