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We help foster faith-based stewardship in the community for the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of all. 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.
Matt Talbot For Women
Matt Talbot celebrates its 60th year providing recovery services and continuing its legacy of restoring lives. Your support has enabled the expansion of services—full Spanish-speaking treatment, help for those facing both addiction and...Shrita
In times of crisis, anxiety runs high. “I felt so stressed, I could barely breathe,” remembers Shrita. She was behind on the rent and electric bill for her Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority apartment where she...
A look into STRIVE Mentorship with Steve
Steve, a dedicated mentor with the STRIVE program through Catholic Charities, is making a life-changing impact on young people in Wayne County. In the video, we see him building genuine connections with his mentee—offering guidance,...Gary and Carolyn Pratt
Gary and Carolyn support Catholic Charities and the ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland by using a Qualified Charitable Distribution. This allows them to gift part of the required minimum distribution from their Individual Retirement...
Help Me Grow
This year’s In-Pew 2 Appeal spotlighted Catholic Charities’ Help Me Grow programs, which serve families across our diocese. Help Me Grow supports vulnerable families by providing the resources they need to...A Look into Fostering with Nick & Katie
Katie and Nick felt a deep calling to become foster parents. With open hearts and through the support of Catholic Charities, they welcome children into their home with love, patience, and...CYO Sports
CYO basketball makes life better for Michael. An 8th grader at St. Aloysius in Cleveland, his life is enriched, and his character is strengthened on his CYO team, which is part of Catholic Charities. His mother,...Parent Respite and Support
Without warning, Peter began losing his eyesight at age six. His mom, Beth, took him to numerous doctors and a geneticist before the mystery was unraveled. Peter had Batten disease, a neurological and progressive disease...Fatima Center
At 99 years old, Virginia is full of life. In 2016, she moved from North Carolina to live with one of her two daughters in Cleveland. “I told them I can’t just stay home and...Emergency Services
Emergencies happen without warning – like an illness and reduced income. That was the situation for Priscilla, a single working woman in her late 20s. When a job change led to a significant pay cut...