CLEVELAND CATHOLIC DEAF CENTER
EIN 99-3960113 · Roman Catholic (X22)
What they do
The Organization Hosted Retreats, Workshops, Community-building Activities, and Fundraisers to Support The Deaf Catholic Community. We Invited Deaf Priests and Presenters From Multiple States to Provide Spiritual Guidance, Liturgy, and Community Support. Delegates Also Participated In The ICDA US Conference to Strengthen The Leadership, Spiritual Formation, and National Deaf Catholic Collaboration. Activities Included Hosting Visiting Clergy, Organizing Retreats and Gatherings, and Supporting ICDA Chapter 18 Delegate Participation. These Activities Promote Spiritual Growth, Cultural Connection, and Community Engagement for Deaf Catholic Individuals In Northeast Ohio.
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COLLEEN CASSIDYPRESIDENT
FELIX TESKACCO-SECRETARY
JEAN MENDISCOORDINATOR CHAPTER 18/SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
MICHAEL HOMKOASSISTANT TREASURER
MICHELLE LASSITERVICE PRESIDENT
THOMAS SMITHTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- PO Box 110312, Cleveland, OH 44111
- County
- Cuyahoga
- In care of
- Jean Mendis
- Primary officer
- Jean Mendis, Coordinator
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Roman Catholic (X22)
- IRS tax category
- Roman Catholic