I Need Help
Asking for help can be very difficult. This might be because you fear being perceived in the wrong way or your afraid of being rejected or maybe you just don't know where to start or who to ask. This fear or confusion is understandable, but know that asking for help is a completely normal part of life and almost everyone of us has to do it. Here at East Shore UMC we want to make asking for help as easy as possible. This page is full of local resources to help you with needs such as food assistance, housings assistance, utility's, shelters, education, mental health, prescription drug assistance, drug addition recovery, and faith. Remember you are not alone in your struggles, we are here to help!
Notice: The organizations listed on this page are not affiliated or associated with East Shore United Methodist Church. Information is subject to change. East Shore UMC does not own or take responsibility for the information and images on this page. Use the resources on this page at your own risk.
If you need immediate help:
Call 911 for police, fire, or ems.
Call 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call 211 for a referral service for health, human, and social service organizations.
Call 911 for police, fire, or ems.
Call 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call 211 for a referral service for health, human, and social service organizations.
Food Assistance
Soup's On Community Meal
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Soup's On serves meals to the community every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. We are located inside East Shore United Methodist Church at 23002 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, OH 44123. Our meals are made to go, so all you have to do is drive or walk up to our back doors (attached to the parking lot) and we will serve you the meal. Soup's On has been in operation for over 15 years and is completely run by volunteers. Soup's On is dedicated to making sure no one goes to bed hungry. Whether you are rich or poor, old or young, come as you are and expect to feel welcomed!
Click Here for more info: https://www.eastshorechurch.net/soups-on-community-meal.html
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Euclid Hunger Center
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The Euclid Hunger Center’s mission is to offer a positive, compassionate environment in which to provide food assistance to eligible Euclid residents. The Euclid Hunger Center operates as a choice pantry for the residents of Euclid.
Hours of Operation:
Every Wednesday and Saturday 10:00am to 1:00pm Address: 291 E. 222nd St. Euclid, OH 44123 Eligibility Requirements:
If you are in an emergency situation or do not live in Euclid, please contact the EHC at [email protected]. Click Here for more info: https://euclidhungercenter.com |
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Greater Cleveland Food Bank - Euclid Neighborhood Pantry
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The Euclid Neighborhood Pantry is a client-choice pantry located at 25897 Euclid Avenue, Unit #4. Here, experience a grocery shopping trip where you get to choose what you do and don't want.
The pantry offers a number of additional services, such as cell phone assistance through SafeLink, nutrition education, healthcare-related services, free books for children, and a community resource board. Metro Health's mobile unit is also on-site each Wednesday. Hours are subject to vary. For more information, please contact the GCFB Help Center at 216.738.2067. |
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Greater Cleveland Food Bank
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The Greater Cleveland Food Bank has many resources to help you get food access.
For emergency food assistance, please call the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Help Center at 216-738-2067. They can help determine if you qualify for benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and also refer you to food assistance programs in your area. There are many organizations with online resources that can help you locate the food programs closest to you. Click on their websites for more information: Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s Interactive Map Meals on Wheels Feeding America If you are 60+, you may qualify for home-delivered meals through your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). For program information in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties, call the Western Reserve AAA at 1-800-626-7277. You can also visit this website to find your local AAA. |
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Clothing & Home Goods
East Shore UMC Shore Shoppe
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East Shore UMC offers a resale shop called the Shore Shoppe. The store offers some brand name clothing, men's, women's, children, shoes, and accessories. The store is located in the basement of the church and all processes go to the operation of the church. The shop is completely volunteer-run and runs off of a freewill offering system. Most items have a recommended freewill offering of $1 or less!
Hours of Operations: Every Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Address: East Shore UMC 23002 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, OH 44123 |
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Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity ReStore
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The Habitat ReStore are retail stores open to the public. We accept donations of new and gently used furniture, housewares, building materials, tools, plumbing, electrical and much more. ReStores resell these items to the public 50-75% off retail prices. All net proceeds benefit Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity to build affordable, decent housing for families in need.
Hours of Operation: Thursday - Saturday: 9AM - 5PM Address: 34225 Vine St., Eastlake, OH 44095 For More Info Visit: www.lake-geaugahabitat.org/restore |
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Housing Assistance
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
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Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to apartments for elderly families.
Public housing is limited to income-qualified families and individuals. CMHA determines your eligibility based on:
To Apply for public housing, please complete the online preliminary application using the link below. Should you need assistance in completing the application visit CMHA at our Administrative Campus located at: 8120 Kinsman Road Cleveland, Ohio 44104 (216) 361-3700 Apply Online: www.cmha.net/webapp/default.aspx For more info visit: https://www.cmha.net/index |
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CHN Housing Partners
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CHN can help with your housing and related needs. We offer affordable housing and homeownership opportunities in Cleveland and inner-ring suburbs. For those living in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, we also provide utility bill assistance, foreclosure/eviction prevention services, free tax preparation, financial and student debt counseling, and many group classes (e.g., homebuyer preparation, computer, and Internet). For Cuyahoga County residents and surrounding counties, we provide energy and weatherization services to eligible households (e.g., home insulation, refrigerator replacement).
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Utility Assistance
Federal Energy Assistance Programs - HEAP, HWAP, WCP, SCP, & PIPP
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HEAP is a federally funded program designed to help meet the high cost of home heating. Open enrollment for heap starts August 1st thru May 31st.
HWAP is a federally funded, low in-come residential energy efficiency program. This program can save energy, cut your gas and electric bills, and make your home more comfortable. If you qualify for this program, you could receive the following services at no cost:
WCP is a special component of the heap emergency home energy assistance program (E-Heap) the E-Heap is administed by local agencies. This program provides assistance once per heating season to eligible households. SCP is the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) – summer crisis program. The program is designed to help qualified households pay for summer cooling. PIPP is an extended payment arrangement that requires regulated gas and electric companies to accept payments based on a percentage of the household income. You must re-certify yearly for this program. Who is eligible?
I am a renter. Can I still apply for free weatherization services?
How To Apply Contact the State HEAP office at 1-800-282-0880. Also, applications may be picked up at the Office of Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer - Transfer & Recording Department, 2079 E. 9th Street, 4th Floor, Cleveland Ohio, 44115 For More Info Visit: https://fiscalofficer.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/energy-assistance-program.aspx |
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CHN Utility Assistance Program
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Do you need help catching up on past-due utility bills? Are you in a shut-off crisis? Would you like more affordable utility bill payments? CHN can help both homeowners and renters.
CHN offers several electric & gas utility assistance programs, with convenient online application and reverification options. Learn more about these programs in the drop-down menu below. Still have questions? Please call at 216-350-8008. CHN offers water and sewer affordability and crisis programs, with a convenient online application. Learn more about these programs in the drop-down menu below. Still have questions? Please call us at 216-774-2349 or toll free at 888-901-1222. For More Info Visit: https://chnhousingpartners.org/utilityassistance/ |
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Shelters
Broken Connections - Homeless & Runaway Youth
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Provides emergency housing and supportive services for runaway, homeless and street youth between the ages of 10-17 through its Basic Center Program (BCP).
Broken Connections, Inc. 12832 Euclid Avenue East Cleveland, Ohio 44112 Phone: (216) 721-9527 Website: https://www.brokenconnections.org/ |
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Bellefaire JCB Homeless Youth & Street Outreach Programs
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Bellefaire JCB's Homeless Youth Program provides assessment, linkage and referral to a safe place for homeless youth, 24 hours a day. The Street Outreach Program provides a drop-in center for teens and young adults. Both programs meets children, teens and young adults wherever they are in the community.
Bellefaire JCB 22001 Fairmount Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH - 44118 Phone: 800.879.2522 / 216.932.2800 Homeless & Missing Youth Hotline: 216.570.8010 Email: [email protected] For More Info Visit: https://www.bellefairejcb.org/Homeless-and-Missing-Youth |
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Crossroads Men’s Crisis Center - Homeless Men
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Offers basic human needs of food, shelter, and caring to Cleveland's hurting and homeless. The Crossroads Men's Crisis Center has capacity for 110+ men to participate in an individualized program of their choosing , and a small number of beds for emergency and short-term shelter.
Crossroads Men's Crisis Center 5310 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 Men can call 216-431-3515 with questions about our Crossroads Men's Crisis Center and find out about available bed space. For More Info Visit: www.thecitymission.org/our-services/crossroads/ |
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Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center - Homeless Women and Children
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For women and children, we are a bridge from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. Laura's Home offers specialized, wraparound services designed to empower families and individuals to live healthy lives.
Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center 18120 Puritas Avenue Cleveland, OH 44135 Mothers with children and single women can call 216-472-5500 to learn about our Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center and check on room availability. For More Info Visit: https://www.thecitymission.org/our-services/lauras-home/ |
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Aging & Disability Resources
HELP Foundation
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HELP empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day support, vocational, and summer education programs to choose services and opportunities as respected and valued members of the community.
For More Info Visit: https://www.helpfoundationinc.org/ or call 216-432-4810 |
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Meals on Wheels
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Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger.
For More Info Visit: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ or call 1-888-998-6325 To Find a Meal Near You Visit: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/find-meals For a Guide to Meals on Wheels and to Learn How it Works Visit: https://www.retireguide.com/retirement-life-leisure/senior-housing/aging-in-place/meals-on-wheels/ |
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Food Stamps (for Seniors on Social Security)
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If you are 60 or older, you may be eligible for food assistance, depending on your income.
For More Info & to Apply Visit: https://benefits.ohio.gov/ or call (216) 881-5554 For a Guide to SNAP and to Learn How it Works Visit: https://www.retireguide.com/social-security/benefits/food-stamps-for-seniors/ |
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Employment
OhioMeansJobs.com
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OhioMeansJobs.com is Ohio’s free, online career counseling center that connects businesses to job seekers and provides career services to all Ohioans. Find a job, learn career skills, meet the requirements of your government benefits, and more on OhioMeansJobs.com
For More Info Visit: https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/ |
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OhioMeansJobs.com - Ohio Means Accessibility
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Ohio’s free, online career counseling center that connects businesses to job seekers and provides career services to disabled Ohioans.
For More Info Visit: ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/job-seekers/build-your-career/golden-buckeyes/for-people-with-disabilities and ood.ohio.gov/ |
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OhioMeansJobs.com - Military Service Career Center
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Ohio’s free, online career counseling center that connects businesses to job seekers and provides career services to service members and their families.
For More Info Visit: ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/job-seekers/build-your-career/for-veterans/veteran-career-information |
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Education Assistance
Federal Student Aid Program
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
For more info or to apply visit: https://studentaid.gov/ |
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Ohio State Grants & Scholarships
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When paying for college, students at Ohio public institutions of higher education have a number of ways to lower the cost of sticker price tuition. One way is to secure a financial aid package offered by the State of Ohio. Grants and scholarships are awards that directly lower students' out-of-pocket education costs, and generally do not have to be repaid. Loan repayment programs can help to repay some or all of a qualifying graduate's educational loans. The State of Ohio invests significant resources in a wide array of these programs so that immediate cost-savings are available to students at Ohio public institutions.
State financial aid is awarded based on a number of factors including: areas of study (such as teaching, science, engineering, technology, math and medicine), academic merit, financial need, military status, and more. Learn more by exploring the state programs listed below:
For More Info Visit: https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/affordability/sgs |
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Mental Health
IN YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HAVING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AND NEEDS IMMEDATE HELP PLEASE CALL 911 or 988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call 988 for help
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
For More Info Visit: https://988lifeline.org/ |
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24-hour Suicide Prevention & Mental Health/Addiction Crisis Hotline - FrontLine
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Reaching out to adults and children in Northeast Ohio to end homelessness, prevent suicide, resolve behavioral health crises and overcome trauma. FrontLine's efforts directly help those who are homeless, severely mentally disabled, in psychiatric crisis, and those who have been traumatized by violence in their home or community. As their services have expanded over the years, the philosophy of reaching out, engaging those with the highest barriers and building the trust necessary for them to engage in care remains at the forefront of FrontLine's purpose.
Crisis Services:
Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Co-occurring Disorder Treatment Housing:
Justice-Related Services:
For More Info Visit: https://www.adamhscc.org/resources/finding-help/by-provider/frontline-service |
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United Way's 2-1-1 Helplink
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Tthe United Way 2-1-1 Help Center provides free and confidential 24-hour access to a compassionate professional who will review your options for help, develop a plan and act as your advocate if you are faced with barriers to service. Simply dial 2-1-1 or chat with us for assistance. Se habla Espanol.
For More Info Visit: https://www.211oh.org/ |
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Prescription Drug Assistance
Ohio's Best Rx
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Ohio’s Best Rx is a prescription discount card for ALL Ohioans of any age. Ohioans who are over age 60 or have incomes less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for additional savings. Discounts apply to almost all brand name and generic drugs. Ohio’s Best Rx is accepted at over 2,300 pharmacies in Ohio and 60,000 pharmacies nationwide, and there is also a mail order option. For more information or to sign up online, visit the Ohio’s Best Rx website. To enroll by phone, call 1-866-923-7879.
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NeedyMeds
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NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit information resource dedicated to helping people locate assistance programs to help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs. Visit their website or call their helpline at 800-503-6897 for help finding prescription assistance.
For More Info Visit: https://www.needymeds.org/ |
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RX Outreach
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Rx Outreach is a non-profit mail order pharmacy that offers more than 1,000 medication strengths that cover most chronic diseases. Rx Outreach is available to qualifying individuals and families. We serve people whose income is at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Patients can quickly check their Eligibility online. Patients can be on Medicare, Medicaid, or other health insurance and still qualify for Rx Outreach.
For More Info Visit: https://rxoutreach.org/ or call 314-222-0472 |
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Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP)
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The OHDAP formulary provides medications to treat HIV and HIV-related conditions. The program is one of last resort, meaning the program can help cover some of the costs associated with living with HIV not otherwise covered by insurance or other community resources. For eligible participants, medications included in the OHDAP formulary are provided free of charge. The medications are available through a mail-order pharmacy or from an OHDAP contracted retail location. An applicant must be a resident of Ohio, be HIV positive, meet financial eligibility guidelines, and re-enroll every six months.
For More Info Visit: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/Ryan-White-Part-B-HIV-Client-Services/AIDS-Drug-Assistance-Program/ or call 800-777-4775 |
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Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery
SAMHSA National Helpline
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 1-800-662-4357 For More Info Visit: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline |
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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES
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Community Assessment & Treatment Services promotes the social justice needs of the community by providing high-quality, cost-effective, evidence-based interventions that comprehensively address the chemical dependency and behavioral health needs of a diverse clientele. Community Assessment and Treatment Services offers residential treatment for alcohol and drug addiction at their Northeast center. Their residential treatment is designed to reduce further addictive habits and help the clients develop healthier lifestyles. Their treatment is available to clients after they go through the assessment service, which diagnoses and recommends inpatient or outpatient treatment. Their inpatient treatment uses individual counselling for personalized counsel, group counselling for encouragement and support, and drug testing sessions to ensure that the client is appropriately recovering under their care.
Address: 2675 East 40th Street, Cleveland, OH Phone: (216) 771-6460 Website: communityassessment.org/ |
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Stella Maris
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Stella Maris has provided transformational addiction and mental health treatment services to the people of Greater Cleveland since 1948. Our services have expanded over the years, but our mission hasn’t changed: We treat addiction, guide recovery and rebuild lives. We serve anyone in Greater Cleveland struggling with addiction, regardless of ability to pay. Roughly 95% of our clients come to us at or below the Federal Poverty Level.* Many lack a stable home or insurance. Addiction does not discriminate by age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income, and neither do we.
Address: 1320 Washington Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113 Phone: (216) 781-0550 Website: stellamariscleveland.com/ |
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Harm Reduction Ohio
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Harm Reduction Ohio (HRO) is a human rights organization working to improve the health and happiness of people who use drugs.
Specifically, HRO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports drug policies based on science, health, compassion and human rights. We distributed distributed 42,000 naloxone kits in Ohio in 2022. The naloxone reversed several thousand potentially fatal overdoses. HRO strives to:
Free Naloxone (Narcan): nextdistro.org/hro Syringe Programs: www.harmreductionohio.org/resources/ For More Info Visit: www.harmreductionohio.org/ |
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
For More Info Visit: www.aa.org/ |
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Faith
East Shore United Methodist Church
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We are here for all of your faith needs. No matter the questions you might have, we are here to help!
You can learn more about East Shore UMC by visiting this page: www.eastshorechurch.net/about-us.html Contact Us: Email: [email protected] |
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Notice: The organizations listed on this page are not affiliated or associated with East Shore United Methodist Church. Information is subject to change. East Shore UMC does not own or take responsibility for the information and images on this page. Use the resources on this page at your own risk.
