In addition to grantmaking, the Foundation serves as a convener, facilitator and collaborator around community issues affecting the poor and underserved
The Foundation primarily serves Stark County, Ohio, awarding grants to nonprofit organizations addressing these topics. However, requests are considered from Carroll, Holmes, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties in Ohio.
In addition to its grantmaking, the Foundation serves as a convener, facilitator and collaborator around community issues affecting the poor and underserved with a greater commitment in the following areas:
- Early Childhood Education
- Homelessness
- Behavioral Health
For more information about the Foundation and its grantmaking process, please visit scfcanton.org.
Established 1996
Based upon Gospel values, Catholic social teaching and the congregation's mission and beliefs as they are related to major societal challenges, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine has directed their foundations to confront key issues that impact the poor and underserved.
Therefore, the three Sisters of Charity Foundations remain committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved by understanding the root causes of poverty, nurturing the growth of healthy communities, emphasizing youth and family, and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
400 MARKET AVE. N, SUITE 300
CANTON, OH 44702
P: 330 454 5800
WWW.SCFCANTON.ORG
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January 26, 2026
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Announces Return of Grantmaking and Restart of Operations
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.
