Story of Hope

  • Vivian's Story

Vivian’s Story

Who do you turn to in a crisis?

Vivian was assaulted by a patient at work. Because of her injuries, she was not able to work. She filed for worker’s compensation, but after waiting for eight months, Vivian had depleted her savings. That’s when she reach out to Love INC for assistance with her upcoming rent.

Vivian provided our Connection Center with documents from her attorney proving her story, as well as the worker’s compensation claim she submitted. Thanks to the assistance of a grant, we were able to cover one month of her rent. We also gave her a referral to additional Cuyahoga County agencies that could provide Vivian with additional types of assistance.

With your support, our Connection Center (formerly our Resource Center) can provide neighbors like Vivian with financial assistance, referrals to further help, and hope.

Our Purpose

Who We Are

Love In the Name of Christ of Cuyahoga County is a Christian ministry that links partner churches, volunteers, and community partners to bring about transformation in the lives of our neighbors in need. More than a hand-out, We offer a hand-up!

Life Skills Classes

The focus of our Life Skills classes is to provide individuals support, learning opportunities and accountability through mentor relationships that instill dignity, help them see their own value and give them hope.

Church Partners

Love INC is designed as a network of pastors and churches that work together to meet critical needs. United in purpose, resources and volunteers are shared to better serve our community.

“The church must be the hope of the world”

- Virgil Gulker, Founder of Love INC

News & Events

  • 2024 Impact Report

2024 Love INC of Cuyahoga County Impact Report

As we reflect on 2024, we are humbled by the ways God has used Love In the Name of Christ to meet needs, restore dignity, and offer hope to our neighbors in crisis. Through your prayers and generous support, lives were touched, stories were rewritten, and the love of Christ was made tangible in Cuyahoga County.

Yet as we progress through 2025, the need is greater than ever.

  • Cleveland has experienced the third highest annual rent % increases in the country, with rents continuing to climb.1
  • Single-family home rentals in the Cleveland metro area saw a 9.4% increase during 2024 and are expected to continue upward.1
  • In April 2025, Cuyahoga County’s rental market experienced a 6.3% year-over-year rent increase, with average rent at $1,446.2
  • Ohio residential customers can expect a 10-15% increase in their electric bills starting June 2025.3

Families are already stretched thin and facing impossible choices between paying rent or …

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