Everyone has a story in life. The personal stories shared here show how people's lives have been transformed by the power of giving and receiving. We hope you are inspired to a life of generosity, and that you will share your story as well as these with others.
Patricia and Tony
Last year, the Samuel H. and Maria Miller Foundation gifted $500,000 to the Diocese of Cleveland Emergency Assistance Fund, which provided resources to Catholic Charities on the frontline helping those affected by the pandemic. Patricia...
Debbie Brindza
“It’s nice for me to imagine what will happen with my funds in the future,” says Dr. Deborah Brindza, referring to the legacy she is leaving to her favorite local charities through the Catholic...
Fr. Steve Brunovsky
PHOTO: ST. HILARY PARISHIONER FRANK BEVILACQUA WITH PASTOR FR. STEVE BRUNOVSKY. “We are investing in the future,” says Fr. Steve Brunovsky, pastor at St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn, as he refers to the Heart of a...
Debbie and Bruce Jarosz
When Debbie and Bruce Jarosz began focusing their philanthropy on helping to break the cycle of poverty in Northeast Ohio, they were drawn to support an existing Teen Leadership Program at Fatima Family Center...
Deacon Ian Kelly
Deacon Ian Kelly, in his fourth year at Saint Mary Seminary, was ordained as a transitional deacon this past April as part of his journey to be ordained as a priest. His path to...Juliana
Juliana’s mom, Julie, describes her daughter as sweet, fun-loving, adores school and friends, enjoys team gymnastics, and loves snuggling up to watch movies. Juliana is one of Julie and Devon Pokersnik’s four children and their...
Celebrating a School Year of Extreme Challenges and Great Hope
Patrick Grace, Executive Director at the Catholic Community Foundation, reaches out to you from the campus of Ss. Robert and William School in Euclid with gratitude to teachers, staff, parents and students, as well as...Brandon
Brandon has been receiving care and assistance from Catholic Charities since he turned 18 in 2018. Growing up under the care of Children’s Services, Brandon was prone to anxiety and depression and struggled with his...
Michelle
Feeding God’s People From St. Augustine Hunger Center St. Augustine Hunger Center, a Catholic Charities facility in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, has provided essential services to its community for over 50 years now. Never has such a...
Pat
Feeding God’s People From St. Augustine Hunger Center St. Augustine Hunger Center, a Catholic Charities facility in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, has provided essential services to its community for over 50 years now. Never has such a...