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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.
Help Me Grow Program
Chrystal had her first baby at 15. Weekly support from the Catholic Charities’ Help Me Grow Home Visiting program provided not only supplies and toys, but wisdom and encouragement. “My home visitor taught me to...Good Shepherd Senior Center
Lisa knows that movement matters – and social connection. Retiring from 14 years as an administrative assistant, she was intrigued by an ad for free exercise classes at Catholic Charities’ senior center in Euclid’s Good...Rosemary's Story - St. Gabriel Parish Food Pantry
After losing her husband of 50 years, Rosemary found herself facing a future she never expected. A retired nurse and devoted mother of four, she had spent her life caring for others—never imagining she would...Dishing Up Hope at Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving, Catholic Charities opens its doors to neighbors across Northeast Ohio—offering a warm meal, welcoming smiles, and a safe place to belong. For many, it’s more than just a meal; it’s a...A Glimpse Into Disability Services & Ministries
Since the late 1800s the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has offered ministries to persons with disabilities. In 1966, Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries formally joined together to offer opportunities and resources to participate fully in...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...