Real students. Real service. Real Cleveland.
Our Impact in Cleveland
35+ service events, 50+ partner organizations and 11 schools, all student-led. Here's what showing up looks like.
By the numbers
What We've Delivered
Meals, kits, books and neighbors served across every service event to date, rounded down.
- Meals & lunches served
- 3,000+
- Care & hygiene kits
- 250+
- Books boxed for kids
- 5,000+
- Cleveland neighbors served
- 5,000+
Events, partners and online reach
Events and partners to date, plus @youthservecle on Instagram as of September 2026.
- Service events
- 35+
- Partner orgs
- 50+
- Instagram followers
- 600+
- Posts shared
- 200+
- Instagram likes
- 7,500+
- Reel views
- 32,000+
September to May
Month by Month
A new cause and new partners each month. The same students, showing up every time.
September
Homelessness
Serving our neighbors with dignity and care.
With Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries, Family Promise and 5 more
91 likes on the top post
October
Developmental Disabilities
Creating inclusion, connection, and support for every member of our community.
With Empower Sports, GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland and 2 more
102 likes on the top post
November
Food Insecurity
Building a community where every family has access to healthy, reliable food.
With FoodStrong, Kosher Food Pantry and 2 more
163 likes on the top post
December
Senior Connection & Care
Presence over presents. Bridging generations, one conversation at a time.
With Another Chance of Ohio, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries and 2 more
93 likes on the top post
January
Youth Education
Investing in Cleveland's students, one box of books at a time.
With Kids' Book Bank, Breakthrough Public Schools and 1 more
122 likes on the top post
February
Black History Month & Direct Service
150+ students from 7 schools. 750 lunches. One afternoon in February 2026.
With R.A.K.E., Homeless Hookup and 2 more
248 likes on the top post
March
Refugee Support & Community Focus
Refugees are an important part of Cleveland's story. We showed up for them.
With May Dugan Center, Another Chance of Ohio and 1 more
135 likes on the top post
April
Sustainability
Park cleanups, urban farms, and environmental action across Cleveland.
With Edgewater Beach, Rid-All Green Partnership and 3 more
18 likes on the top post
May
Mental Health Awareness
Movement, connection, and active living across Cleveland.
With Empower Sports, Cleveland Marathon and 3 more
116 likes on the top post
Photo gallery
Every Photo. Every Event.
88 photos and reels from @youthservecle on Instagram.
Student voices
In Their Own Words
“I came not knowing anyone outside my school. By the end I had plans with students from four different schools. That was honestly the best part.”
Hawken School student, February 2026 “We packed 750 lunches in two hours. I've done volunteer stuff before but nothing that felt this real. You could actually see the impact.”
University School student, February 2026 “Our chapter brought 12 people to the Kids' Book Bank event and every single one signed up for the next one. That says everything.”
Solon High School representative, January 2026 “I was nervous it would be awkward since it was my first event, but everyone was so welcoming. It felt like hanging out, not just volunteering.”
Orange High School student, October 2025 “The Empower Sports kickball game was unreal. Connecting with athletes who were just so genuinely happy, I left feeling like I was the one who got something out of it.”
Gilmour Academy student, October 2025 “YouthServeCLE is the only place I use for my NHS hours now. It actually fits my schedule and never feels like a chore.”
Hathaway Brown student, November 2025
Be Part of the Story
Find an organization, show up, and make your mark on Cleveland.