Our Impact in Cleveland
35+ service events · 14+ organizations · All student-led.
Every photo here is a real YouthServeCLE event. Every caption was written by someone who was there. This is what showing up looks like.
Month by Month
Each month, a new cause. A new set of organizations. The same students, showing up every time.
Homelessness
Serving our neighbors with dignity and care.
Developmental Disabilities
Creating inclusion, connection, and support for every member of our community.
Food Insecurity
Building a community where every family has access to healthy, reliable food.
Senior Connection & Care
Presence over presents. Bridging generations, one conversation at a time.
Youth Education
3 service events. Kids Book Bank. West Side Market. Investing in students now.
Black History Month & Direct Service
150+ students. 7 schools. 750 lunches. One afternoon.
Refugee Support & Community Focus
Refugees are an important part of Cleveland's story. We showed up for them.
Sustainability
5 events. Park cleanups, urban farms, and environmental action in Cleveland.
Mental Health Awareness
Breaking stigma. Starting conversations. Checking in on each other.
Every Photo. Every Event.
88 real moments from real service events in Cleveland.
Happy Earth Day! Cleveland's green spaces deserve our attention and care.
End of the year photo dump — what a year it was.
FIRST EVENT DOWN — YouthServeCCIS pulled up to Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries and served dinner for 300+ people. First of many this year.
Nothing better than a ballgame ⚾️ Huge thanks to Achievement Centers for Children for letting us spend the night playing baseball with their amazing athletes!
Get out and explore! Carry this spirit with you every day. #youthserveccis
The signs aren't always easy to spot. Check in with your friends — a simple conversation can make all the difference.
YouthServeCCIS + Family Promise = real impact. Stay tuned for October events.
Kickball. Elite vibes. Empower Sports never disappoints.
Exploring Cleveland's green side — eco-friendly dining, sustainable shopping, and community spaces.
Help us break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Homeless → Hope → Helping others. Nolan White is living proof of the power of Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries.
Wrapped up October with some serious impact. Huge shoutout to Rec2Connect for letting YouthServeCCIS be part of the mission.
In Their Own Words
“I came not knowing anyone outside my school. By the end I had plans with students from four different schools. That was honestly the best part.”
— Hawken School student, February 2026
“We packed 750 lunches in two hours. I've done volunteer stuff before but nothing that felt this real. You could actually see the impact.”
— University School student, February 2026
“Our chapter brought 12 people to the Kids' Book Bank event and every single one signed up for the next one. That says everything.”
— Solon High School representative, January 2026
“I was nervous it would be awkward since it was my first event, but everyone was so welcoming. It felt like hanging out, not just volunteering.”
— Orange High School student, October 2025
“The Empower Sports kickball game was unreal. Connecting with athletes who were just so genuinely happy — I left feeling like I was the one who got something out of it.”
— Gilmour Academy student, October 2025
“YouthServeCLE is the only place I use for my NHS hours now. It actually fits my schedule and never feels like a chore.”
— Hathaway Brown student, November 2025
Be Part of the Story
The next chapter is being written now. Find an organization, show up, and make your mark on Cleveland.