Overnight homeless center finds new home, former host building seeks new future

CLEVELAND — A former church at the end of a dead-end road in Slavic Village has become the subject of conversation in the neighborhood.

News 5 previously reported that RHOC was facing a major funding gap in February. The organization expected it could be forced to shut its doors by the end of the month if it did not make up a nearly $78,000 shortfall. Watch that story here: “You’ve got a shelter right here in my backyard. To me, you’re endangering my children, my grandchildren’s lives,” neighbor Feliciano Harris told News 5 in late February.

While the overnight center is no longer operating at the Slavic Village church building, neighbors still express concern over safety and the services provided there. This week, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals heard a presentation from Thomas about the building’s former, current and future uses.

“Children cannot ride their bikes, they cannot come out and play because are walking 24/7,” neighbor Sandra Fruits said during the meeting.“People were all out in the middle of the street, blasting their music, drinking, smoking weed, standing in front of people’s houses.” She said she still hopes to use the building for her organization’s offices and to host support groups for people in recovery.

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