About Us
Who We Are
At City of Refuge for Everyone (C.O.R.E.), we believe that every person deserves a safe place, real support, and the opportunity to thrive. Rooted in compassion and powered by collaboration, our mission is to invest in families, meet their real needs, and eliminate resource silos—creating a connected network of care for residents in Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Our vision is bold: to create stronger, safer, and more equitable communities by working side-by-side with individuals, organizations, and government partners. Whether it’s a struggling student, a senior battling isolation, or a family facing housing and resource challenges, C.O.R.E. is here to walk with them—one step at a time.
Our Mission
To invest in families, meet their real needs, and build lasting relationships with individuals, organizations, and businesses that serve the Northeast Ohio community and beyond.
Our Purpose
To provide a safe place for everyone we encounter—by identifying real needs, removing resource barriers, and eliminating service silos through strategic collaboration.
Our Vision
A connected and compassionate community where all individuals have equitable access to quality housing, education, support, and opportunity.
CORE’s Mission, Purpose and Vision Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of C.O.R.E.® is to invest in families, meet their real needs, and foster relationships with individuals, organizations, and businesses that will assist in addressing the necessities of those in N.E. Ohio and beyond.
Purpose Statement
C.O.R.E.® purpose of being is to provide a safe place for everyone we encounter in N.E. Ohio and beyond, by addressing their felt and real needs, removing resource barriers
Vision Statement
The vision of C.O.R.E.® is to eliminate resource silos through collaboration with local, state, and federal services that will aid in expanding the quality and availability of residency in N.E. Ohio community.