HEALING. HEALTHY. HOPE.

Joseph & Mary’s Home is Northeast Ohio’s first and only medical respite program
— a safe, welcoming place where adults experiencing both homelessness
and acute medical needs can recover with dignity.

We provide the space and support needed to heal, connect to essential community resources
and begin a pathway toward housing stability and improved health.

LOCATION

Joseph & Mary’s Home Mailing and Physical Address:
2302 Community College Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

“Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him; the LORD protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies. The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.”

– Psalm 41:1-3

Healing Hearts & Minds

Joseph & Mary’s Home provides medical respite care, bridging the gap between hospital discharge and shelter. We serve adults experiencing homelessness who are medically ready to leave the hospital but not well enough to recover on the streets or in a traditional shelter setting. Our goal is to stabilize each resident’s health so they can recover safely, return to self-care, and — if interested — begin a path toward housing stability.

Transforming Lives

At Joseph & Mary’s Home, we care for residents’ acute, short-term medical needs while supporting them in building the skills, confidence and connections needed to live as independently as possible. Throughout their stay, residents are connected to community resources and supported in navigating complex systems like obtaining a birth certificate, securing a state-issued ID or replacing essential documents. Our approach centers around autonomy and dignity, creating opportunities for stable living by meeting people where they are and walking alongside them as they move forward.

Inspiring Action

The need for medical respite care far exceeds our capacity, and we cannot meet it without your support. Your financial and in-kind contributions to Joseph & Mary’s Home make it possible for our most vulnerable neighbors to heal with dignity — providing safe shelter, nourishing meals, nursing care, transportation to medical appointments and personalized support. Every gift helps expand access to care and creates more opportunities for recovery, stability, and a path forward. Donate online today.

News

2026 Perseverance in Hope Luncheon: Thank You for Your Generosity!

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2026 Dream Team Partnership in Service Award: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Breakfast Bunch

The 2026 Dream Team Partnership in Service Award winner is the…

2026 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipients: Jeanne Colleran Weaver & Richard Weaver

The 2026 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipients are Jeanne…

Crain's Cleveland Business Features Op-Ed Written by Anna Stormer

Crain's Cleveland Business recently published an opinion piece written by Executive Director Anna Stormer. The Op-Ed was titled "Cleveland must be brave enough to care." Anna was inspired to write the Op-Ed after reflecting on the number of Ohioans who have lost Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage over the past year, along with those who could soon lose Medicaid coverage. "For our neighbors experiencing homelessness, losing health coverage is not simply a data point. It is often a matter of life and death. Even a brief interruption in care can have devastating consequences for someone already living without stable housing," she wrote. You can read more here.

The Journey: Focus on the Here and Now - Harry Takes Time to Heal After Years of Medical Hardships

The Summer 2026 issue of The Journey, Joseph & Mary's Home's biannual newsletter, was published in July 2026. The cover story features Harry, a resident alumnus who was living in his car and experiencing health challenges before arriving at Joseph's Home to rest, recover with dignity and learn to manage his care. This edition also includes a message from new Executive Director Anna Stormer; a staff spotlight on Certified Community Health Worker Tearra Smith; a quick look at the new Joseph's Home space; a 2025 Overview of Care; an explanation of the new resident referral process; the 2025 Donor Honor Roll; and additional news and notes. 

Celebrating 175 Years of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

In 2026, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine - who started Joseph & Mary's Home, along with several other Cleveland, Canton, Kentucky and South Carolina ministries - are celebrating 175 years of addressing the unmet needs of the community. This past Wednesday, JMH was honored to host our fellow E. 22nd Cleveland-based Ministries for a special 175th Anniversary Prayer Service and Luncheon!

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