Gesher-Benefits and Referral Center
Gesher seeks to be educated and up-to-date on all programs and resources that can help the community at large. Our goal is to provide as much hands-on assistance as possible, when possible.
An initiative of Agudath Israel of Ohio, Gesher is a collaborative non-profit community benefits, resource, and referral center serving the Cleveland community. Our mission is to help our clients access community resources, benefits, and government programs. Our case managers work with clients to identify individual needs, discover appropriate programs, and streamline the application process for the quickest response possible. We pride ourselves on practices that are culturally supportive, individualized, and client-centered, with a priority on maintaining privacy and dignity throughout the process. Gesher is always working towards increasing access to more programs as they become available to better assist the community.
Benefits Assistance: Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), Childcare, HEAP, PIPP, Weatherization, Water and Sewer Affordability Program, WIC, Winter Crisis, Summer Crisis, Summer Sprinkler Discount, Financial Hardship Program
We Offer:
Program Eligibility Screening
Application and Recertification Assistance
Application and Recertification Reviews
Application and Recertification Submission
Program Follow Up and Issue Intervention
Program Information and Eligibility Criteria
Referrals and Resources to outside agencies
Complex situations, rules, and education
