Weekly News from LMM
LMM Names Next President & CEO
Maria Foschia, LMM President & CEO
“It is with humility and with great respect for the legacy of our founder, Rev. Richard E. Sering, that I accept this leadership position during this most challenging time in our community,” Foschia expresses. “I share in the optimism of many public and private sector leaders for a better future for Greater Cleveland. I envision LMM continuing to play a vital role in addressing the root causes of poverty in service to promoting justice, and providing stability and hope to all we walk with in their time of need.”
Seek Justice, Show Mercy, Serve with Humility 
LMM's mission is founded in our commitment to Micah 6:8. Each day, we seek justice and serve our neighbors in need with humility. 
 
For people in our community experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, who are unemployed or underemployed, or who are facing an adverse situation that affects their health and safety, LMM is a willing partner in God's work of mercy. 
 
We invite you to join us by making an investment in people who are oppressed to be seen, valued and healed.
Voter Registration Deadline: July 5
Ohio has a special election coming up on August 2nd! Are you registered to vote? Need to update your voter registration information? Click the button below and update your information by Tuesday, July 5:
LMM Awarded Equitable Civic Engagement Fund
LMM is thrilled to be one of 23 grant recipients of Cleveland Votes’ Equitable Civic Engagement Fund. With these resources, LMM’s Office of Advocacy will deepen its civic engagement work through three programs.

This will include holding an advocacy training with the students in the Chopping for Change program, hosting an educational session at the Men’s Shelter at 2100 Lakeside on how to get the proper identification for voting, and leading a workshop with the young people within LMM’s Youth Resiliency Services on the importance of civic engagement and how they can participate regardless of their age.

LMM is grateful for its continued partnership with Cleveland Votes. 
CHN Housing Partners Hosts Community Clean Up
LMM Advocacy Intern Morgan Edwards (left) and Community Engagement Coordinator Gloria Craig (right)
CHN Housing Partners Community Engagement Work Day
On Friday, June 24th, CHN Housing Partners hosted a Neighborhood Clean Up in the St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood. Many local partners, along with LMM staff partners, were present to demonstrate their support of CHN and assist in the neighborhood beautification effort. In addition to mowing the grass, trimming the shrubs and mulching, participants were treated to a lunch catered by Metro45 Café & Catering!
Church Provides Meals to Men's Shelter
Thank you to our friends over at Amistad Chapel United Church of Christ of Downtown Cleveland for providing lunch to the Men’s Shelter at 2100 Lakeside. We love our volunteers!
New Suicide Prevention Hotline Launches
The launch date for 988, a new national suicide prevention hotline, is July 16. In Ohio, individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be able to call or text 9-8-8 and be directed to a trained counselor.

To learn more about the 988 hotline and its implementation in Ohio, click here.
Offices Closed for Independence Day
LMM's offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 to observe Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!