Our Mission: “To help people enrich and advance their lives and communities.”
The May Dugan Multi-Service Center is an independent not-for-profit social services agency, and is located in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. The Center offers many important community programs and services, which help Individuals and families achieve their full potential and strengthen their communities.
Through the Case Management program, a caring and dedicated staff provides one-one-one counseling and provides support to those who need help in such areas as mental health, housing, and employment. The Center also offers the MomsFirst program, which is an educational program for teen moms, and the Strong Start program, which supports young couples who are raising a child. All programs are offered in both English and Spanish.
The Food and Clothing Distribution program helps area residents to meet their basic needs, particularly during difficult economic times. It is offered to Near West Side residents and provides emergency food assistance each month. In addition to the formalized distribution program, the Center also receives donations of clothing and other household items, which are distributed to people in need. The Center also helps neighborhood residents to obtain food stamps and donated household items, on an as needed basis.
In addition, The May Dugan Center works closely with many other agencies, which offer services such as mental health programs, legal assistance, heating assistance, HIV/AIDS educational programs, and tutoring assistance. These agencies are on-site tenants, which partner with the Center to ensure accessible, comprehensive services in the community. The Center also provides public meeting space that is offered free of charge to local organizations and which also strengthens the viability of the neighborhood.
The facility is accessible by public transportation and is accessible to persons with physical challenges. It is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.