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

Sr. Joan Gallagher, CSA Visits Joseph & Mary's Home

On Easter Monday, we were happy to welcome back our first Executive Director Sr. Joan Gallagher, CSA, who came for a tour of the new Joseph's Home! Sr. Joan was accompanied by her nephew, former Board Chair Rich Gallagher. They were happy to see the new space fully operational, and had the chance to chat with current residents.

Sisters of Charity Health System: A Collective Story of Impact

Joseph & Mary's Home is proud to be a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS). The recently released 2025 SCHS Impact Report is our shared opportunity to step back, come together and tell that story — not as individual organizations, but as one connected ministry. This report represents more than numbers. It is a reflection of a collective mission in action, where each of us plays a distinct role in advancing healing, service and human dignity. Read this news story to read the full Impact Report.

Feast of St. Joseph: Article Featured on the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Website

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland featured a story on their website highlighting Joseph & Mary's Home's Feast of St. Joseph on March 19. Homilist Deacon Mark Yantek, who is also the Executive Director at Regina Health Center, was heavily quoted in the article. “Finding a need and filling it is what the sisters have done since arriving here from France in 1851,” Deacon Mark said. He also credited the board members and others who have supported the ministry. “As they always say, ‘We never did it alone,’” he added. The full story is accessible here.

Feast of St. Joseph Celebrated with Mass on March 19

On March 19, Joseph & Mary’s Home supporters came together to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and husband to Mary. Mass was celebrated in the Holy Family Chapel at fellow Sisters of Charity Health System ministry Regina Health Center. A luncheon reception followed. As Deacon Mark Yantek said in 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."

Anna Stormer Named Next Executive Director at Joseph & Mary's Home

Joseph & Mary’s Home is pleased to announce 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. Her focus will be on ensuring vulnerable neighbors have a safe place to recover, stabilize their health and move forward with dignity. Prior to her arrival at Joseph & Mary’s Home, Stormer served as Vice President at a national financial institution building pathways out of poverty. Earlier in her career, she worked with individuals navigating housing instability and complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Cleveland.com: Five Takeaways from Original Joseph & Mary's Home Article

Joseph & Mary's Home was proud to be featured on the front page of the Christmas Eve edition of Cleveland's The Plain Dealer. The story was also on Cleveland.com. On January 20, Cleveland.com published another piece that highlighted five key takeaways from the original article. You can read the full recap here, which highlights the recent renovation of Joseph's Home; the public and private funding that helped fuel it; the holistic care and supportive services provided at Joseph & Mary's Home; the effectiveness of the medical respite model; and why it is so crucial to help those experiencing both homelessness and acute medical needs.

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