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In its February 1 edition, Catholic Health World, the national newspaper of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, published a cover page article about the "reverse ride-along" program in Cleveland, which is hosted by Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood and Inner Visions of Cleveland. The program is a re-imagining of the traditional police ride along as it reverses roles and lets the community design the tour and highlight people, places and resources they would like to introduce to Cleveland's newest police officers.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton is hosting a grant application process workshop on April 18 from 9-10 a.m. The workshop is designed for nonprofit organizations that intend to apply for funding from the foundation. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to send a representative to the workshop before applying.…

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In a news post on its website, Healthy Learners reflected on the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how the ministry is able to honor his legacy. The post highlights his legacy, the inequities in health care across South Carolina and how Healthy Learners strives to help his dream live on by working to ensure all children can be at their best in the classroom.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland board of directors recently approved the final installment of quarterly grants in 2022, totaling $500,500. The grants cover a variety of focus areas, including supporting the ministries of Catholic sisters, food access and community, health equity, ending homelessness at its roots, and more.…

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The Midlands Fatherhood Coalition, a program of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families, has completed renovations on a "Dad's Den" room at its Sumter, South Carolina, location. The coalition is currently fundraising to furnish the room, which will provide a safe space for men to bond with their children. News19 in Columbia recently spotlighted the program's work to complete the Dad's Den.…

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Joseph's Home - now Joseph & Mary's Home - had a big year in 2022 and has big plans for 2023. Top on the list of accomplishments was the opening of Mary's Home, a new 10-bed medical respite facility for women experiencing homelessness. With the addition, Joseph's Home unveiled its new Joseph & Mary's Home name to reflect the addition of serving both men and women. Executive Director Beth Graham penned a letter highlighting accomplishments of 2022 and looking ahead to 2023.…

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Healthy Learners provides students in 14 school districts across South Carolina with access to essential medical, dental and vision care so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. In 2022, Healthy Learners served more than 2,200 students, who received 11,000 health services from 240 providers. Staff members traveled 77,000 miles transporting children to their medical appointments. Ja'Shawn is one of those thousands of students served. His story appeared in the most recent Healthy Learners newsletter.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton has announced $1,773,340 in grants for the third and fourth quarters of 2022. The grants cover three primary areas: responsive efforts to respond to specific or short-term community needs; strategic collaborations to work alongside others to launch programs that build capacity and increase effectiveness in community services; and, foundation-led Initiatives, which are efforts to develop and hone programs focused on systemic change.…

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More than 250 people came together earlier this year to celebrate the mission and ministry of Light of Hearts Villa at the first annual Light the Way Gala. Supporters helped raise $128,000 to support a fund for residents who have outlived their financial resources. An article about the gala plus more news and updates appear in the the fall/winter edition of Villa Voices, which is the bi-annual newsletter of Light of Hearts Villa.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has released the latest episode of its podcast, Generative Spirits: Conversations with Catholic Sisters. The November episode features Angela D’Orazio, senior program officer for housing at the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, in conversation about her faith and how her trust in God propels her work forward, even when things seem insurmountable.…

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With an updated ministry name - Joseph & Mary's Home - comes an updated name for its bi-annual newsletter, which is now called The Journey. The most recent issue of The Journey features an article about outdoor healing spaces, a recap of the Perseverance in Hope fundraising luncheon, news updates and more.…

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More than 220 Catholic entities, including schools, parishes and Catholic nonprofits are participating in the seventh annual #weGiveCatholic on Nov. 29, which is Giving Tuesday. The 24-hour online day of giving combines fun and fundraising for participating entities. By designating Joseph & Mary's Home, Light of Hearts Villa or Regina Health Center, any gifts you contribute will benefit these Sisters of Charity Health System ministries directly and place them in the running to receive cash prizes and secure matching gifts, increasing the impact of your donation.…

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A Father's Place, which is a program of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families, recently held a ribbon cutting for a new mural on the exterior of its facility. The mural represents the work of the program, which serves as a resource center to help fathers learn how to become responsible fathers and co-parents. The mural includes a girl and a boy with a tree blooming out of the boy’s backpack and a sprout in the girl’s hands.…

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Signal Cleveland, a groundbreaking nonprofit local news organization that fuses community building with reporting, officially launched Tuesday, November 15, unveiling a website full of community resources and civic tools as well as the newsroom’s first stories. A coalition of Cleveland-based organizations - including the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland - partnered to launch this independent, community-led, nonprofit newsroom serving Cleveland.…

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The Sisters of Charity Health System has named Charles Garven, M.D. as its new chief medical officer to provide clinical leadership for its ministries, including Regina Health Center, Light of Hearts Villa, St. Vincent Charity Health Campus and the newly named St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center on E. 22nd Street in Cleveland, following its transition to an outpatient health care facility. …

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland and partners in the county continuum of care have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for an ongoing commitment to prevent and end homelessness for youth and young adults as a participant in its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. As part of the program, the continuum of care will receive $3.9 million to strengthen and sustain efforts to prevent and end youth homelessness across Cuyahoga County.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit organizations throughout the Palmetto State, including three national groups serving South Carolina statewide. Each organization is working to better the lives of those experiencing poverty in South Carolina. Since 1996, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded more than 3,300 grants to South Carolina nonprofits totaling more than $82 million.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Board of Directors recently approved the third installment of quarterly grants in 2022, totaling nearly $384,000. The grants focus on three key areas: supporting the ministries of Catholic sisters, strengthening health outcomes and ending homelessness.…

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Catholic Community Connection celebrated the completion of its 2022 Summer Fellows Program with a ceremony in August. The annual program consists of 10 weeks of real-world experience within the Catholic ministries of Cleveland. The fellowship prepares students mentally, professionally and spiritually as they make decisions for their future careers.…

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The vision for the St. Vincent Charity Health Campus is to transform the Sisters of Charity’s property on East 22nd Street, including St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, into a vibrant hub that promotes holistic health and wellness through health care and services that address the social determinants of health. Crain’s Cleveland Business published a cover story in its October 17, 2022, edition featuring the comprehensive year-long community voice and planning process that began in June 2021 in partnership with MASS Design Group. …

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Donna Waites, CEO of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, recently joined Madeleine McGee, Together SC president, for a virtual get together over lunch. They talked about Donna's first 90 days on the job and her passion for ending poverty in South Carolina. They also discussed what makes for the perfect grantor-grantee partnership, why the foundation is "all-in" on advocacy at the statehouse, as well as her vision for the organization.…

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The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, bishop of Cleveland, visited St. Vincent Charity Medical Center on Sept. 27 to celebrate Mass and to observe the operation of the Refresh Food Pantry, a monthly program that operates during lunchtime from June through September.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has released the latest episode of its podcast, Generative Spirits: Conversations with Catholic Sisters. For the September episode (season 3, episode 7), Rachel Drotar, Generative Spirit program coordinator for the foundation, welcomes Sr. Réjane Cytacki, SCL, executive director of A Nun's Life, an online ministry that welcomes people from around the world to gather to explore God’s calling in their lives. On the podcast, they discuss the unique nature of having an online ministry, their experience in sharing community with a group of sister podcasters, and how love shows up in their relationships with each other and with God.…

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