2026 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipients: Jeanne Colleran Weaver & Richard Weaver
The 2026 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipients are Jeanne Colleran Weaver & Richard Weaver. You can watch a video recognizing Jeanne and Richard as this year’s honorees here.
For decades, Jeanne Colleran Weaver and Richard Weaver have demonstrated a deep commitment to serving others and strengthening the Cleveland community. Their journey began as students at John Carroll University, where they volunteered with the Famicos Foundation and formed lifelong friendships with the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, including Sister Joan Gallagher, CSA.
Inspired by the Sisters’ compassionate service and their dedication to those in need, Jeanne and Richard have remained steadfast supporters of the community and its ministries. Their involvement with Famicos Foundation and their longstanding support of Joseph & Mary’s Home reflect a shared belief in the importance of responding to unmet needs with compassion, vision, and action.
In 2018, recognizing the importance of sustaining the mission of Joseph’s Home for generations to come, the Weavers established the Sr. Joan Gallagher, CSA, Endowment Fund with an initial gift. Their continued generosity culminated in a transformational gift commitment in 2025, bringing the endowment to more than $1 million, with plans to grow to $2 million.
Through their dedication and philanthropy, Jeanne and Richard are helping ensure that the healing, hope, and dignity offered at Joseph & Mary’s Home will endure. Their generosity is more than a financial investment; it is a lasting expression of their belief that we are all connected through service, compassion, and care for our neighbors.
About The David Henderson Memorial Award
David Henderson was an alumni and board member of Joseph’s Home. As a board member, David was very passionate about support for our mission, shared his story often and was driven to spread awareness of Joseph’s Home any way he could. David Henderson had tremendous passion for the work of Joseph’s Home and he wanted the program to grow and serve many individuals in need because he knew firsthand how Joseph’s Home helped him.
Sadly, David passed away in November 2017. To keep David’s spirit of advocacy alive, the Joseph’s Home Board of Directors designated the David Henderson Memorial Award to recognize a supporter, advocate, volunteer or partner of Joseph’s Home that embodies the spirit of David Henderson and our mission.
