Joseph and Mary’s Home is pleased to announce that Kait McNeeley has been named executive director, effective November 24. McNeeley is a seasoned nonprofit leader who brings extensive experience advancing housing justice, stabilizing vulnerable populations and revitalizing organizations.
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.
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.
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.
Joseph & Mary’s Home Board Chair Michael Spangler, along with this year’s Perseverance in Hope Keynote Speaker Bobby Watts – who is the National Health Care for the Homeless Council CEO – appeared on Ideastream’s Sound of Ideas on Thursday, October 30. Read this story to find out how you can view the recording of the discussion they had with host Stephanie Haney.
Joseph & Mary’s Home will be featured on Ideastream’s Sound of Ideas with Host Stephanie Haney on Thursday, October 30 at 9 AM ET! Listen in to hear from Michael Spangler, Board Chair of Joseph & Mary’s Home and Bobby Watts, CEO of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. You can tune in live on the Sound of Ideas Website; The Ohio Channel; or WKSU 89.7 FM. A recording will be available later wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube.
On Friday, September 26, Joseph & Mary’s Home welcomed Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne for a meeting with leaders, board members and staff from Joseph & Mary’s Home, Sisters of Charity Health System and the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. Executive Ronayne was able to see the new Joseph’s Home space for the first time. He heard from several key team members about the impact Joseph & Mary’s Home is making.
Internships are beneficial to both interns and the organizations that host them. This was certainly true this summer at Joseph & Mary’s Home. Savanna Kerr, a junior at John Carroll University, interned through JCU’s Summer in the City program. Coordinated by JCU’s Center for Service-Learning and Social Action, Savanna’s internship had her at Joseph & Mary’s Home full time for 10 weeks. Savanna – who is a political science major on the pre-law track – shared her thoughts about the positive and educational experience.
Executive Director Beth Graham, who has successfully led Joseph & Mary’s Home since January 2020, is stepping down from her position to take a new role outside of Joseph & Mary’s Home and the Sisters of Charity Health System. Her last day will be Monday, August 11. The search has commenced for Joseph & Mary’s Home’s next executive director. Beth will remain in an active leadership role until her August 11 departure, and she has been instrumental in offering succession planning ideas.
St. Augustine once said, “What you want to ignite in others must first burn in yourself.” The Joseph’s Home Blessing on July 23 made it clear that a fire is ablaze with the desire to support medical respite care in Northeast Ohio. Thank you to all who provide residents with a sense of hope for a brighter tomorrow! Photos from the Joseph’s Home Blessing are now available, with the majority viewable on Facebook.