ISP Cleveland

“I felt human again. ISP gave me a ‘chest of spiritual tools’ that changed how I live — I started to take ownership of my life, got a job, and finally learned how to be something besides ashamed.”

ISP Cleveland participant

About Us

ISP Cleveland began in 2008 thanks to a small group of dedicated volunteers and supporters. Today we have active men’s and women’s teams and a strong relationship with multiple social service agencies in northeast Ohio. ISP Cleveland currently hosts four overnight retreats per year and twice-per-month spiritual reflections at multiple partner agencies. Additionally, several team members and alumni actively participate in ISP’s national facilitator formation and the Ambassador of Hope program. As one of over 20 cities within the ISP Network, ISP Cleveland has brought experiences of love, hope and healing to thousands of individuals. For more information, please see the Cleveland information sheet.

Alumni Voices

Many ISP participants become retreat witnesses, team leaders, and facilitators. We are so grateful for their authenticity and willingness to share their stories with the community. Michelle, an alum and current ISP Cleveland team member said. “Without this [network] I wouldn’t be here—the network, the people, and the unconditional love they show you even when they don’t know you.” Read more stories of hope and belonging here.

Contact us

For more information about joining ISP Cleveland as a volunteer, general supporter, or partner agency, please contact

Shelly Roder
sroder@ispretreats.org

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Community Partners

ISP is grateful for the many agencies, retreat centers, and parishes that are a part of our work including:

Edna House
Stella Maris
Briermost Foundation
Jesuit Retreat Center
Church of the Gesu
…and many more!

Interested in working with us? Contact us or read more about retreats and spiritual reflections here.

Join the Movement

All ISP programs are offered free of charge to participants and agencies. By choosing to support ISP Cleveland, your donation funds programs in this community. Lets do more together!