Skills for everyday life.
We all should be prepared for what comes along with adulthood. And let’s be honest, basic “adulting” skills are typically not taught in a classroom. Somehow you’re just supposed to know when to change the battery on your smoke detector or how to put air in your tires. Don’t worry – we’re here to provide keys to everyday skills for the random things life throws your way!
Cuyahoga
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Greater Cleveland Food Bank
- Cuyahoga County Jobs and Family Services Prevention, Retention Contingency Program
- If you have an emergency that is a one-time, short-term crisis, the Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) program may be able to help. Services include support with utility assistance, Medicaid and emergency food assistance.
Lorain
- Pathways Enrichment Center Food Pantry
- Phone Number: (440) 406-7647
- Lorain County Community Action Agency
- USTogether Interpretation Services
Ohio Based Resources
Below are some life skills resources that may come in handy:
- How2Life App - Pilot Project
- How to Speak Up and Be Heard: Self-Advocacy
- 100 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do
- Basic Cooking Skills for Young Adults
- Must Have Papers
- How to Order Certificates
- Ohio’s Online Voter Registration System
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
- Life Skills Everyone Should Learn
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