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Joseph & Mary’s Home supporters came together on March 19 to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus and husband of Mary. Mass was celebrated in the Holy Family Chapel at fellow Sisters of Charity Health System ministry Regina Health Center. Deacon Mark Yantek, executive director of Regina Health Center, delivered the homily. “Just like St. Joseph said yes to doing God’s will, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine said yes to God when they established Joseph & Mary’s Home,” he said. “They knew God was calling them to fulfill a need.”…

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Joseph & Mary’s Home announced that Anna Stormer has been named its next executive director. She began her role on Tuesday, March 10. Stormer will oversee strategy, operations and program excellence at Joseph & Mary’s Home, a medical respite for men and women experiencing both homelessness and acute health challenges. Her focus will be on ensuring vulnerable neighbors have a safe place to recover, stabilize their health and move forward with dignity.…

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The Sisters of Charity Health System remains committed to sharing the work, progress and impact of our ministries, foundations and initiatives with the communities we serve and the partners who walk alongside us. As part of that commitment, we will be providing regular outward updates highlighting the mission-driven work happening across Cleveland, Canton and South Carolina. We're pleased to share the first edition of our new monthly newsletter — offering a snapshot of the people, programs and progress shaping our shared mission.…

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Regina Health Center has once again earned the highest rating in the federal Five-Star Quality Rating System of nursing homes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The five-star level signifies “much above average” quality and is the highest rating a nursing home can achieve. Regina Health Center also received a five-star rating in health inspections.…

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The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, who are celebrating their 175th year of service to the diocese, received the Bishop Roger Gries Heart of a Servant Award at the First Friday Club of Cleveland’s 68th Anniversary Bishop’s Luncheon on February 5. The award recognizes a specific effort or cumulative efforts over the years to broaden, enhance, educate and connect the Catholic community of Greater Cleveland.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland announced the official restart of its philanthropic operations following a strategic pause in operations that began at the end of 2024 as leadership transitions happened at the Foundation and the Sisters of Charity Health System. After a period of reflection and strategic planning, the Foundation is resuming its longstanding mission with a focus on addressing the social drivers of health by supporting the needs of people and families primarily in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.…

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In a recent presentation to the First Friday Club of Cleveland at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, Miguel Chavez, senior vice president, mission and ministry for the Sisters of Charity Health System, reflected on three essential dimensions of a Christ-centered life: kerygma, witness and relationship. His presentation was titled “Theology: Called to Mission."…

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The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of The Journey, the biannual newsletter of Joseph & Mary’s Home, features a cover article about Angelica, a widow who came to Joseph & Mary's Home to heal after living outside left her with frostbite on her feet. The newsletter also features a special message from Health System President and CEO Michael Goar, good news about the recent #weGIVECATHOLIC campaign, a recap from this summer's Joseph's Home Blessing and the Perseverance In Hope Luncheon, news updates, and more.…

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With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that Sister Miriam Erb, CSA, vice president of Mission & Ministry at the St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on December 27. She entered the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine on August 30, 1957, and professed final vows on August 22, 1965. For nearly 70 years, she embodied the charism of her religious community and was a radiant example of God’s loving spirit. A true beacon of hope, justice and love, Sr. Miriam’s joyful spirit illuminated every community she served with the light of God’s mercy and grace.…

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Joseph & Mary's Home was featured in a December 24 front page article in Cleveland's The Plain Dealer. The story was also featured on Cleveland.com. Reporter Julie Washington interviewed Ken, a Joseph's Home alumnus, to illustrate the services and support offered to the men and women who rest, recover and are renewed at the ministry. The story also explained the not one, but two successful capital campaigns that allowed for the creation of Mary's Home and the relocation and renovation of Joseph's Home.…

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Miguel Chavez, senior vice president of mission & ministry for the Sisters of Charity Health System, recently appeared on the Wisdom From The Rock Podcast with Deacon Jim Armstrong. Chavez discussed his upcoming January 8, 2026, First Friday Club of Cleveland address, "Theology: Called to Mission."…

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The Ohio outreach ministries of the Sisters of Charity Health System had a record-setting 2025 #weGIVECATHOLIC day of giving, raising more than $490,000 from matching gift challenges, advance gifts and day-of gifts. #weGIVECATHOLIC happened on December 2, which is also Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving for nonprofits. More than 240 organizations throughout Northeast Ohio participated.…

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The annual online day of Catholic giving in Northeast Ohio - #weGIVECATHOLIC - is happening today, which is also Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving for nonprofits. Several ministries of the Sisters of Charity Health System are participating in #weGIVECATHOLIC, including Joseph & Mary's Home, Light of Hearts Villa, Regina Health Center and the St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded $1,108,000 in grants to 119 nonprofit organizations working to reduce poverty in the state. These grantee partners serve communities in all 46 South Carolina counties, meeting the immediate needs of individuals and families, breaking the cycle of poverty, and addressing systems-level change.…

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“We are in the right place. With the right program. With the right purpose. At the right time.” Keynote speaker Bobby Watts delivered those words to the more than 300 attendees at the annual Joseph & Mary's Home Perseverance in Hope 2025 Benefit Luncheon on October 30. This year’s luncheon raised more than $102,000 for Joseph & Mary’s Home, including $18,187 that will go directly toward the Sr. Joan Gallagher, CSA, Endowment Fund.…

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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently launched its new 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. Through careful listening, reflection, research and discernment, the foundation team has been working diligently on this plan development for more than a year. This new plan calls the foundation to work in systems change, leaning into three focus areas: economic mobility, housing security and health care. In order to truly alleviate poverty across South Carolina, the foundation believes in challenging the systems that perpetuate cycles of poverty.…

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Thanks to supportive community members, a brand-new garden for the Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood is in the works at Marion-Sterling Elementary School on Central Avenue and East 30th Street. The garden – which was relocated from East 76th Street and Cedar Avenue – will be incorporated into classroom lessons, after-school activities and eventually, summer programming.…

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Regina Health Center has been named one of America’s best nursing homes by Newsweek. For the second year in a row, Newsweek ranked Regina Health Center among the top 10 nursing homes in Ohio on its prestigious America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list. Regina Health Center ranked #7 on the list for facilities with 50-99 beds.…

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Healthy Learners Greenwood recently hosted its annual Adult Spelling Bee, in memory of George Nolan, with adults showing off their spelling skills. Teams of four battled it out, word by word, in a quest for orthographic glory - all to support children in Greenwood, South Carolina, with access to essential health care.…

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The Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) is at the forefront of an innovative, collaborative effort to strengthen Akron’s early learning landscape. On September 4, the ECRC joined with more than a dozen community partners, as the City of Akron announced the launch of a Unified Early Learning System (UELS) for Summit County. Phase I of this effort involves a 12-month pilot designed to stabilize child care businesses, support early childhood educators and expand family access to high-quality early learning opportunities.…

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Healthy Learners has announced Derek Cromwell as the new executive director of the organization, which is a faith-based non-profit committed to removing health-related barriers to learning for children across South Carolina. Gwen Walker was also appointed as the new community manager for the Lowcountry region.…

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The new issue of The Heart of Regina Health Center newsletter highlights how former assistant administrator, the late Jean Metzger, included a gift of more than $925,000 to Regina Health Center in her will. The newsletter also includes a letter from Executive Director Mark Yantek that addresses the support needed to help cover the gap in Medicaid reimbursement, plus recognizes the vowed Religious and clergy residents celebrating their jubilee years, an overview of resident councils, news updates and more.…

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"Imperfect" produce that doesn’t meet grocery store standards is still perfectly good (and healthy) to eat. A Whole Community, Inc. in Wayne County near Canton has partnerships with local farms that allow the non-profit to acquire “seconds” produce at reduced costs for its Community Food Project. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton has supported the food project in recent years. The program provides free, fresh produce to underserved individuals and families.…

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