The May Dugan Center is a lifeline for 10,000 individuals and families who need effective and meaningful programs that will improve their lives and their communities.
We greatly appreciate generous financial support from many Cleveland area individuals and companies, as well as grants from private Foundations, funding from government entities, and in-kind donation. Our programs and services are also made possible through donations of food, clothing, furniture, and household items, and by the many volunteers who donate their time and expertise to the May Dugan Center.
These avenues of support are vital to our efforts to provide programs and services that positively affect the lives of many Near West Side and Greater Cleveland area residents. We are pleased to share some of our 2009 highlights with you.The MomsFirst program staff provided nearly 1,500 units of service to teen mothers and their families, enabling them to receive pre-natal care and family planning education, and to receive the support they need throughout their baby’s first year.
- The MomsFirst program staff provided nearly 1,500 units of service to teen mothers and their families, enabling them to receive pre-natal care and family planning education, and to receive the support they need throughout their baby’s first year.
- As a member agency of the Cleveland FoodBank, May Dugan staff and volunteers helped 4,320 individuals and 1,870 households through the monthly Food and Clothing Distribution program,ensuring that vital needs are met during difficult times.
- Free counseling services were provided to 149 individuals with 571sessions provided, which helped people address many life challenges, including mental health, housing, and job placement.
- Volunteers helped in many ways to strengthen the Center’s impact. This was exemplified in 2009 by assistance from Malachi House and students from St. Ignatius High School who helped obtain and move furniture for May Dugan Center clients who had found the means to rent an apartment and meet their critical housing need.