Help Foundation, Inc

For more than 50 years, HELP Foundation has served people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide residential, employment, transportation and day support services for adults, and summer enrichment opportunities for children.

HELP Foundation supports pathways that give every person the chance to thrive and reach their full ability, contributing to a vibrant, inclusive community.

We take fun and engagement seriously! Each month, we customize a full calendar of activities based on individuals interests and outcomes. We take advantage of all the wonderful, unique experiences the Greater Cleveland Area has to offer. Most days, you’ll find us enjoying priceless works of art at the Cleveland Art Museum, admiring the natural beauty at the Cleveland Botanic Gardens, picnicing in the Cleveland Metroparks, playing pinball at the Super Electric Pinball Parlor, dining with their peers at local eateries, skating at the roller rink and joining a class at the local YMCA, just to name a few…

Program Focus:

-Assessment
-Community Integration
-Personal Care
-Recreation/Leisure
-Self-Direction
-Skill development/reinforcement
-Socialization
-Volunteer Opportunities

Our Adult Day Support Programs gives back to the Greater Cleveland Communities through a variety of volunteer roles, such as sorting medical supplies for MedWish, helping out at Ronald McDonald House, raising funds for victims of natural disasters, packaging food at the Cleveland Food Bank, assisting with projects at the the Salvation Army and more! We look for opportunities that match the interests, talents, and special abilities of our consumer volunteers.

With over 46 years of experience, there are no other summer programs in Northeast Ohio that are equipped to offer this engaging and uplifting Extended School Year program with the capability to serve students with a wide range of disability and medical needs. Our highly trained teaching and nursing staff makes the most of the summer to continue the educational structure and support that students thrive on during the school year.

-Activities and learning are based on the student’s Individual Education Plan and feature weekly special themes
-We provide all students with daily gross motor activities, both indoors and outdoors
-Two meals per day offered: Breakfast and Lunch

Two convenient locations: East Side and West Side

Program Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We love to work with each individual to see them thrive in their home environments. With a motivational and friendly team we provide an uplifting experience with customized plans. Our Residential Service enables individuals to live independently and achieve the highest quality of life possible by enhancing current capabilities through hands-on learning.

HELP Foundation Residential Services Provides:

-An ensured safe housing environment
-Budgeting and money management
-Recreation opportunities
-Nursing & medical services
-Job support
-Social activities
-Transportation assistance
-Exercise & fitness
-Shopping and menu planning
-Explanation of rights and help protecting them

Paid vocational training is available through our Vocational Programs HELP Cornucopia and HELP Shredding. Going to work and using talents and skills is exciting. Vocational Habilitation services can reduce or remove any barriers to employment. We believe that people with disabilities, given the right opportunities, can work and be productive members of society.