The Centers

Description

Shared purpose.

The 1960s were a turbulent time in the city of Cleveland and across the country. And in 1970, as the new decade began, Cleveland was struggling with a changing economy, job loss, increasing levels of poverty, a rise in the use of illicit drugs and a declining population in the urban core.

The impact of this strife on many people living in Cleveland was real and often heartbreaking.

It was during this time, that two organizations were born. Organizations that, for nearly 50 years, have made helping people live healthier, more successful lives their life’s work. They have helped countless individuals and families fight back against the effects of poverty, inadequate education and job training, drug addiction, physical health concerns and mental health challenges.

These respected not-for-profit organizations have both evolved over time, in response to the changes in the needs of the community and the changes in economic and public policy.

Now, nearly 50 years after their founding, Circle Health Services, Inc. and The Centers for Families and Children are evolving once more; this time, through an affiliation agreement that will allow the organizations to share not only a common purpose, but a leadership structure, administrative functions and client services while each maintaining their cherished legacies.