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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.

2025 Dream Team Partnership in Service Award: The City of Cleveland

November 5, 2025 in /by

The 2025 The Dream Team Partnership in Service Award Recipient is the City of Cleveland’s ‘A Home for Every Neighbor’ Initiative.’ Launched in February 2024, the City of Cleveland’s ‘A Home for Every Neighbor’ Initiative was established to provide additional, stable and supportive housing options to unsheltered individuals. The initial goal was to house 150 city residents in 18 months. A Home for Every Neighbor’ surpassed this goal by reaching 177 neighbors in need by October 2025.

2025 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipient: Thomas Tyrrell

November 3, 2025 in /by

The 2025 David Henderson Memorial Award Winner is Thomas N. Tyrrell. Tom was the chair for the most recent “A New Home for Healing” capital campaign. Under Tom’s direction, “A New Home for Healing” surpassed its goal and raised over $3 million. These contributions made the Joseph’s Home relocation and renovation possible. Additionally, money raised also went toward operating expenses and the Sr. Joan Gallagher, CSA, Endowment Fund. With a life-long focus on addressing the social determinants of health and caring for the whole person, Tom not only chaired the campaign, but also donated in support of it.