Cogswell Hall

Cogswell Hall, Shelter, YWCA Greater Cleveland

About Cogswell Hall

For over 140 years, Cogswell Hall has been a pillar of the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. Offering trauma-informed supportive services and permanent housing as private, fully furnished apartments for 41 adult residents, Cogswell Hall is a place residents come to pursue and achieve their goals. Much more than housing, residents make Cogswell Hall a community of amazing and thriving individuals.

Community is the core of Cogswell Hall as residents interact daily in common spaces such as activity rooms, floor lounges, a library, and CogsMart (a small, in-house store), and in sharing three daily meals in our family-style dining room. Residents partner with staff to build their Cogswell community by planning activities such as discussion groups, game and movie nights, and exercise and learning opportunities.

Cogswell Hall helps support full self-sufficiency by working with residents to target and achieve their personal, financial, educational, health goals, and more.

Cogswell Hall Wishlist

Thank you for supporting Cogswell Hall! The following is a general guideline of most-needed items.Cogswell Hall only accepts donations that are presented to staff to be approved and logged. Calling in advance is recommended. We are not able to store or distribute USED clothing due to storage and health and safety requirements.

MEALS

Lunch and dinner are the most in-demand meal donations that are needed, but breakfast and snack hours are available for donations, as well. At least a 7-day notice to schedule a donation of a complete meal is needed. We strive to serve three healthful meals 365 days a year and appreciate partners in nutrition and food security for those experiencing a housing emergencies. Call 216-881-6878 for more details on scheduling a meal for a weekday or weekend.

TOILETRIES

  • Body Wash

  • Bar Soap

  • Tooth Paste

  • Tooth Brushes

  • Deodorant

  • Lotions

  • Adult Depends (all sizes, especially large and X large)

CLEANING SUPPLIES

  • Laundry detergent pods

  • Lysol disinfectant wipes

  • Paper Towels

  • Toilet Tissue

  • Dish Washing Liquid

  • Cleaning items for self and their apartments

OTHER HIGH NEED ITEMS

  • Kitchen utensils and small appliances

  • Sheets, towels, blankets, pillows

  • Winter coats/clothing

  • Cards and encouragement via the mail

  • Gift Cards to purchase clothing or other personal items they might need

  • Invitations to senior events in the community

See the impact

Hear from Cogswell Hall resident, Lynette

Cogswell hall Resident Lynette, Shelter, YWCA Greater Cleveland

Contact Cogswell

  • 7200 Franklin Blvd., Suite 100
    Cleveland, OH 44102

  • Phone 216.961.1568
    Fax 216.961.3270

  • Will Karp
    Director of Property Management
    Email