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Cleveland's community benefits, resource & referral center
Gesher means bridge. We're yours — to every resource you deserve.
Government benefits—from housing and healthcare to utility assistance, food assistance, child care programs, and weatherization—one place, one case manager, with your privacy and dignity always first.
- Always free & confidential
- Serving Greater Cleveland since 2013
- A division of Agudath Israel of Ohio
Where do you need a bridge?
I need help with…
Start with what's on your mind. We'll take it from there.
Simple by design
How it works
You don't need to understand the system. That's our job.
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Reach out
Call, email, or send us a request online. Tell us a little about your situation — everything stays confidential.
- 2
We map your options
A case manager reviews your household, income and needs, and identifies every program you may qualify for.
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We apply together
We help gather documents, complete the forms, submit applications and follow up until you have an answer.
How We Help
Our services
Every division is staffed by people who know the programs inside-out — and know our community.
Benefits Assistance
Food, healthcare, utilities, housing, childcare and more. Our case managers identify what you qualify for and walk each application through with you — from paperwork to approval.
Explore benefitsSenior Assistance
Medicare counseling, the Golden Buckeye card, Homestead tax exemption, home repair loans, utility discounts and more — helping seniors live safely and affordably.
Explore seniorsNot sure which fits?
Most families we help use more than one service. Start anywhere — we'll connect the dots.
Talk to a case managerStay informed
News & updates
Announcement
Welcome to the new Gesher website
A fresh start online — every program in one place, a new eligibility checker, and updates posted right here as they happen.
Event
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15
Drug plans change their prices and covered medications every year. A free OSHIIP review can save you real money.
From our WhatsApp updates
Latest community updates
Stronger together
Our community partners
We work hand-in-hand with agencies and organizations across Greater Cleveland.
- Cleveland Chesed Center
- Jewish Federation of Cleveland
- Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland
- CHN Housing Partners
- Greater Cleveland Food Bank
- Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry
- HFLA of Northeast Ohio
- Matan B'Sayser
- Lev Miriam – Bikur Cholim of Cleveland
- Cuyahoga County
- City of Cleveland Heights
- Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)
- EPI
- Step Forward (formerly CEOGC)
- Home Repair Resource Center
- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
- Neighborhood Family Practice
In their words
What clients are saying
Gesher made our SNAP application simple and easy. Thanks to you, we got approved and received our cards today!
Thanks to the timely involvement of Gesher, our whole family is still under Medicaid coverage.
After months of getting nowhere, Gesher stepped in and guided me through the process. I finally got the help I needed, and I couldn't have done it without them.
Not sure where to start? Start with us.
One conversation with a case manager can uncover programs you never knew you qualified for. Free, confidential, and judgment-free.