Equip.
Nourishment. Essentials. Safety.Food, family essentials, health care, and practical support that help our neighbors meet everyday needs.
NEIGHBORS SERVING NEIGHBORS. HERE FOR EVERYONE.Equipped
Equipped
for life.
Together.
A full table. Care within reach. Someone in your corner. We connect our neighbors to the essentials, the support, and the possibilities they deserve.
Brooklyn, Ohio · Serving Cuyahoga County and beyond
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Project ExartizoA community care ministry of Refine Church. A separate 501(c)(3).Discover our purpose
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITYBuilt on shared experience.
Built on shared experience.
Care for every neighbor.
Our founders grew up in the Latino community, facing many of the same struggles our neighbors face today. Guided by their Christian faith, they created Project Exartizo through Philadelphia Church, now Refine Church, so families could find practical help and be treated with dignity.
Founded with the Latino community at heart, Exartizo supports people facing hardship from every background through food, health care, advocacy, and opportunities to learn and work.
Everyone is welcome, whatever your beliefs or background.
Read our founders’ letterOUR MISSIONexartizoTo be fully equipped.
Equip, empower, and elevate our neighbors through compassionate care, practical resources, and trusted relationships.
Empower.
Understanding opens possibilities.Learning, advocacy, and trusted guidance that build confidence and help people make informed choices.
Elevate.
Dignity. Hope. A future with purpose.Our faith inspires us to honor every person’s dignity and support their hope, belonging, and ability to shape their future.
OUR VISIONEvery neighbor.
Every neighbor.
Equipped to thrive.
Communities across Cuyahoga County and beyond where a difficult season does not define a person’s future, and every neighbor has the support and opportunity to build the life they choose.
FOUR PROGRAMS. ONE CONNECTED COMMUNITY.Food. Care. Support.
Food. Care. Support.
All connected.
Food. Health. Stability. Opportunity. Start wherever you are. We help you find support for the whole person, in English and Spanish.
Rooted in the foods of Latin America.
Open to everyone. Essentials for the whole household.
01Culturally Rooted Pantry & Family EssentialsLatin American foods for everyone, plus diapers, baby needs, clothing, shoes, and household items.02Whole Person Health & HealingMedical clinics and mental health care are currently running. Dedicated trauma care is launching soon.03Community Advocacy & Legal SupportAdvocacy, trusted legal connections, housing concerns, and help navigating a household crisis.04Education & WorkforceAdult literacy, GED preparation, English classes, and workforce development in one connected program.How to access our programs
OUR WORK, IN COMMUNITYBehind every number,
Behind every number,
a neighbor.
November 2025 through October 2, 2026
ESTIMATE2,168people supported
ESTIMATE760families supported
ESTIMATE3,671volunteer hours
These are our closest estimates for this period, based on what our team can currently account for. They are not audited totals.
THIS IS OUR COMMUNITYThe heart of Exartizo.
Explore all 39 community photosThe heart of Exartizo.
Right here.
Moments from past community outreach and gatherings.
FOR DONORS, FOUNDATIONS & COMMUNITY PARTNERSInvest in the people.
Invest in the people.
Make more possible.
Your support can help stock the pantry, keep programs running, and fund the people who coordinate care for our neighbors.
Project Exartizo · 501(c)(3) · EIN 82-0954417
