City Gospel Mission - Cincinnati, Ohio

Jeff S.

I was there back in 2014 and I started at the old shelter for a week before they moved to the new shelter and I did everything I was supposed to I also became a paid volunteer there learning how to do intakes and answering phones and I started going to crossroads in Oakley as a paid volunteer I went through jobs plus and graduated I helped teach a class and I went through city link and graduated from there and after a year and a half they told me I was there to long and I had to leave with out them helping me once to find a place to live if it was not for two staff members who was sharing the cost of rent in a house and asked me to join them I would have been living on the street I’m lost my apartment and in need of a place within a few days but why should I go back and trust them again after what happened to me the first time.

Because of bad housing and employment I’m unfortunately back at this place they say they have changed they haven’t change much. Some people feel they are being treated like prisoners there’s still a lot of people not following rules and a lot of staff are to afraid to ask people to leave some rules need to to be strictly enforced and others can possibly give more grace on. Some staff there customer service skills are not there and not sure why they still have there jobs I still say they care more about profit then people. Yes I understand they run on donations it’s there body language that makes me to believe that especially being in here once before and not trusting them even now I still don’t trust them.

Jennifer H.

I am deeply disappointed with the management and services provided at City Gospel Mission in Cincinnati. As the spouse of a nonprofit executive, I understand the compassionate, patient-centered approach that is crucial in nonprofit and mental health work—and unfortunately, City Gospel Mission falls drastically short.

My son came to them in a time of immense vulnerability, seeking support for his mental health. Rather than providing the stability and care he needed, the organization was unprepared and unqualified to offer the type of guidance necessary to truly help those facing both mental health challenges and serious health diagnoses. When my son was diagnosed with cancer, instead of showing compassion and adapting to his needs, they removed him from the program. This decision was not only hurtful but also demonstrated a profound lack of understanding of the needs of those they claim to serve.

Given our experience, I would urge potential donors to carefully consider putting your money elsewhere when looking to support a nonprofit. City Gospel Mission must reevaluate its approach, training, and priorities to fulfill its mission and prevent other families from experiencing the heartbreak and instability ours endured.

Edward K.

If I could give minus 10 I would!! And I am not homeless! Stepped in the dr today February 18,2024. At 6:30 pm, was looking for a shelter from the wind and cold as I just needed to catch a bus. They have a metal detector at the door, but watching every one go left before the detector, I wonder what items went in! But the two fellas behind the window wouldn't allow me to sit in for 20 minutes out of the cold!

Sabrina M.

Love city gossip mission. Food is good staff are friendly. They will always help u. No rude behavior is tolerated. The city mission has been very positive in my life. Love going to hear about the Lord. Only rude people have a problem. Anything negative is lies. City gospel mission been nothing but very good to me. I appreciate them so much🙏🙏😊

Christian P. (.

I hated the food there. The women's facility was really like the Oxygen reality TV series Bad Girls Club with senior citizens acting like overgrown children. I hearby dub this place as the Bad Girls Club: Senior Edition. The food is not edible for the classy people, they make you just eat anything. I will never recommend this place to anybody in need for a place to stay. I suggest you get what you need elsewhere.

Isaiah P.

A few years back they allowed one of there staff members to assault me with a titanium bat and as a result had to have brain surgery and was left homeless and face distorted while I recovered!!! They fired the guy before I got out the hospital, had the detective close the case before even taking a statement from me and denied me all footage to fight my case against them. They covered everything up in a matter of a few days while I was laying in a hospital bed. Truly has been a rough ride but I haven't forgotten City Gospel !!!

Unre S.

This place kicked me out because someone who didn't like me told staff I did something I didn't do. Being that the staff member (former homeless man) didn't like me either he took their side and kicked me out. Some of the staff Are caring people but then some are just there because they manipulated their way into a job and they abuse the authority they have. They're former homeless people too given power over current homeless.... Of course that's a recipe for disaster in most cases

Stephanie B.

This place does nothing to help those get out of the homeless situation. They kept them in Christian classes all the while they are still drinking and drugging .
They are a showplace to get your money .
Love you to come down and look at how they operate , but only want you to see the chosen few that they think will impress you .
No job training , won't give them mail with such things as food stamp card and birth certificate, or any important papers that could help them move ahead .