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

March 25, 2026 in /by

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

March 20, 2026 in /by

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

March 12, 2026 in /by

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

February 4, 2026 in /by

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.

The Journey: Abundance of Love, Kindness and Respect Puts Angelica on Path to Stable Housing

January 7, 2026 in /by

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 the a special message from Sisters of Charity Health System President and CEO Michael Goar, good news about the recent #weGIVECATHOLIC campaign, a donor spotlight on Dr. Srinivas Merugu, a recap from this summer’s Joseph’s Home Blessing and the Perseverance In Hope Luncheon, information on the Sr. Joan Gallagher, CSA, Endowment Fund, news updates, and more.

The Plain Dealer, Cleveland.com Feature Joseph & Mary’s Home

December 29, 2025 in /by

On Wednesday, December 24, Joseph & Mary’s Home was featured on the front page of The Plain Dealer! The story was also featured on Cleveland.com. Reporter Julie Washington interviewed Ken, one of our resident alumni, to explain to readers the services and support provided at Joseph & Mary’s Home. Through Ken’s experience, it is explained how Joseph & Mary’s Home helps residents not only with getting back to good health, but also with preparing for stable housing and a brighter tomorrow. The article also highlighted the capital campaigns that allowed Mary’s Home to be established and Joseph’s Home to relocate and be renovated.

$61,256 Raised During 2025 #weGIVECATHOLIC – Thank You!

December 4, 2025 in /by

Thanks to the generosity of 126 donors, a total of $61,256 was raised for Joseph & Mary’s Home during #weGIVECATHOLIC this year! This is not to mention the excitement we felt of earning both The Gallagher Family’s $10,000 matching gift, as well as $5,000 from an anonymous donor. The money raised during #weGIVECATHOLIC gives Joseph & Mary’s Home the support it requires to help those experiencing homelessness rest, recover and be renewed as they heal from various medical-related challenges.

#weGIVECATHOLIC Early Giving Starts Saturday, November 22!

November 21, 2025 in /by

#weGIVECATHOLIC is a one-day Giving Event hosted by the Catholic Community Foundation that takes place on Giving Tuesday each year. It is a day dedicated to giving thanks and giving back.

Donors can give online early starting on Saturday, November 22 to have their gift matched, or you can mail your check early to Joseph & Mary’s Home.

Perseverance in Hope Raises More Than $102,000

November 11, 2025 in /by

More than 300 attendees joined fellow Joseph & Mary’s Home supporters at the annual Perseverance in Hope 2025 Benefit Luncheon on Thursday, 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. The keynote speaker was National Health Care for the Homeless Council CEO Bobby Watts, while The City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop served as the afternoon’s emcee. Tom Tyrrell and the City of Cleveland’s “A Home for Every Neighbor” initiative received awards.