Catholic Charities Appeal

De'Shawn

In the heart of Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood, there’s a place where teens are welcomed, encouraged, and challenged to become leaders. Kayla and De’Shawn are among many who’ve found growth and fun in the Catholic Charities... Read Story

Charlotte Rose

After an emergency C-section with her first child, Christie’s life was in danger. She was at risk of a stroke and admitted to the ICU with blood clots in her lungs. “Another pregnancy would be... Read Story

Kita

Kita has seen all sides of hospice care. She began working at Holy Family Hospice 15 years ago as a nursing assistant at the Parma site and in homes and soon advanced to a team... Read Story

Brianna

Rage, grief, and hate. These feelings took over Brianna’s heart and mind as a child when she suffered severe abuse and trauma. Though she had a loving mother, by age 11, Brianna began showing serious... Read Story

Fatima Family Center

Sharing property with St. Agnes Parish, the Fatima Family Center is a Catholic Charities site that offers invaluable programs in the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland. Over the summer, the ring of children's laughter can be... Read Story

Zelie's Home

Catholic Charities expands their aid to parenting women and children through a partnership with Zelie's Home as the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision passes. Parishes around the Read Story

Pat and Nancy Sullivan

"We support Catholic Charities because caring for our neighbors is at the heart of the Gospel," say Nancy and Pat, who have made an intentional choice to support Catholic Charities for many years. "We know... Read Story

Tom and Rose Corrigan

Tom and Rose are lifelong Clevelanders whose focus on family and Catholic education have deep roots. Both attended Catholic grade school and high school. The tradition continues as their daughterin-law is currently pursuing her family... Read Story

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... Read Story

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... Read Story

Wilma Helped By Catholic Charities During the Pandemic

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... Read Story

Kevin

Kevin began as a volunteer at the Cosgrove Center, helping keep the place clean and distributing food and clothing. He worked in maintenance for Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority for 23 years before he was shot... Read Story

Michael

At 13, Michael seems like a typical teenage boy – loves video games, struggles with ADHD, is funny, has tons of energy, and doesn’t like math. But Michael has endured hardships most kids can’t imagine.... Read Story

Abdul

During the 20-year war in Afghanistan, thousands of Afghan nationals served as translators for the U.S. military – but at great risk from the Taliban. One of those translators was Abdul. In 2014, the U.S.... Read Story

Samuel

Suffering two strokes this year. Fighting for his disability income. Homeless for nearly two years. Isolated from his 17-year-old daughter and missing his deceased parents. These are the hardships Samuel faces every day. Released from... Read Story

Stan

Stan has lived a full life. At 96, he looks back with pride on his days as a merchant marine on a Liberty ship in World War II, star college basketball player at Wake Forest... Read Story

Yamileydis

At 14 years old, Yamileydis knows she wants to be a leader in her community. She lives on Cleveland’s near west side and attends Garrett Morgan High School, a place she considers to be “another... Read Story

Genice & GeNiah

Sonya has been a friendly face at Fatima Family Center for over 13 years, and her twin daughters, Genice and GeNiah, have been participating in programs at Fatima since they were little. “I love Fatima... Read Story

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... Read Story

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... Read Story

Tom and Janet Sadowski

Tom and Janet Sadowski have been parishioners at St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Mentor nearly the entirety of their 50+ years of marriage. They can’t remember a time when they didn’t hear about Catholic... Read Story

Paul & Lamar

As a prior foster parent and current shared living caregiver to Lamar and a caregiver to her brother, Paul, Ann is thankful for Catholic Charities Disability Services and their programs that encourage socialization and engagement. Before... Read Story

Mitch Bowlus

For Mitch Bowlus, a seasoned investor, knowing that the vast majority of his donations go directly to the cause is important. “I am very careful in my annual giving in who I give to. The... Read Story

Berbera & Kitty

Berbera and Kitty have been participating in activities and programs at Blessed Trinity Parish in Akron for over 68 years. As twins, the sisters have spent their entire lives side by side; living together, working... Read Story

Wilma

Wilma has lived in the Glenville neighborhood for over 18 years, and St. Martin de Porres Family Center has been an important part of her life ever since. Before the pandemic, Wilma frequented the Center and... Read Story

Ron

Through hard times, Ron J. may have lost income and a secure place to live, but he never lost his faith in God. “I came from a religious background,” he says. “My circumstances were hard,... Read Story

Cynthia

“I guess it was God,” Cynthia Roberts responds when asked how she got involved with St. John the Baptist Recovery Outreach Center in Akron. “I’ve struggled with addiction, and I’ve worked with women who have... Read Story

Monyana

When Monyana found out she was going to be a single mother, she relied on assistance from Catholic Charities and the Help Me Grow home-based program. “I got great resources through Catholic Charities,” Mohyana says. Those... Read Story

Tom

Tom enjoys the connections he makes as a recovery coach with St. John the Baptist Recovery Outreach Center in Akron. He has battled substance abuse, and that makes his job that much more personal. “Recovery... Read Story

Nette

Ed Wilde spent just one day at Holy Family Hospice in Parma before he died, but his wife, Nette, took immense comfort in the physical and spiritual care he received. “Ed was a very holy... Read Story

Esther

Esther has fond memories of growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “We had a community where everyone was like family,” she says. That changed around 2006, when civil war broke out. When... Read Story

Sara

“Thank you for doing for us what we can’t do for ourselves – for believing in the solution until we can believe it ourselves.” Sara was in college when she started abusing opioids. In a... Read Story

Shaye and Sharita

Twins Shaye and Sharita share a sweet demeanor, a passion for skating, and autism. Buoyed by their parents' positive attitude, the twins live with purpose. "God sends us down here for a reason." says Sharita. "Maybe... Read Story

Deidre

Deidre loves her job as a dietician and cashier at a local hospital. “It’s never the same each day,” she says. “It’s exciting.” Not that long ago, Deidre was in a very different place. “I decided... Read Story

Marian

"I've always been active," 72 year old Marian declares. "I'm energetic and I like to dance." So it threw her for a loop three years ago when she found herself sidelined by double pneumonia and... Read Story

Tom and Carrie Kurtz

"This is a stewardship opportunity that cannot be ignored." “Carrie and I are motivated to support the work of the Church, knowing that this is what Christ asks us to do. We have been greatly blessed... Read Story

Mike and Jennifer Saxon

"Our support for the Church is an extension of beliefs that were passed on to us from our parents." “In our mind, philanthropy is an extension of the beliefs we were raised with. We each grew... Read Story