The Neighborhood Need
Cleveland’s Central neighborhood and its nearly 12,000 residents face any number of inherent challenges—including generational trauma, poverty and violence. Addressing the most critical needs of residents and the surrounding area is a priority for the St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub.
70% of neighborhood residents live below the poverty line.
$10,000 median household income (family of five)
Below the national poverty level of $37,000*
80% of its children live below the poverty line.
*The 2022 Cuyahoga County Community Healthy Needs Assessment (CHNA) commissioned Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (HCI)
