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The Journey: JMH Alum Dennis Models Courage and Honor as He Battles Cancer and Housing Loss

June 13, 2025 in /by

The recent issue of The Journey, the biannual newsletter of Joseph & Mary’s Home, features a cover article about Dennis, a Marine veteran who came to Joseph & Mary’s Home after facing both cancer and housing loss. The newsletter also features the 2024 Outcomes Report, the 2024 Donor Roll, an update on the Joseph’s Home Relocation Project construction, a donor spotlight on Jim and Bonnie Gwin, a staff spotlight on Resident Support Associate Jewel Greene, news updates, and more.

Advocacy Information: How to Help Joseph & Mary’s Home

May 21, 2025 in /by

Budget Amendment Threatens Ohio Housing Trust Fund The Ohio House recently passed its version of the biennial budget that would effectively eliminate the Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF) – the primary source of state funding for local homelessness and affordable housing programs. They proposed moving away from oversight at the state level and giving more […]

Year in Review: Letter from Executive Director Reflects on Many 2024 Accomplishments

February 13, 2025 in /by

We believe that the values of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine (CSAs) call for nothing less than excellence for those who need our care, and this necessitates examining the changing needs of those we serve, identifying gaps in care, and developing solutions to ensure our services result in strong outcomes and outsized impact. To this end, we focused our efforts in 2024 on modifying our facilities, evaluating our work, building capacity and planning for the future.

Joseph & Mary’s Home Angels Make Christmas Bright

January 17, 2025 in /by

Many individuals and organizations touched the lives of Joseph & Mary’s Home residents this year by providing everything from daily essentials like toiletries, bedding and towels, to warm winter coats and hats. These gifts help us welcome new residents and meet their basic needs. We are also very grateful to all the donors who made Thanksgiving and Christmas extra special.

National Newspaper Catholic Health World Features Joseph & Mary’s Home in Cover Story Article

December 10, 2024 in /by

In its December edition, Catholic Health World, the national newspaper of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, published a cover page article about Joseph & Mary’s Home. The article highlights how Joseph & Mary’s Home provides people experiencing homelessness with medical respite to heal after being discharged by hospitals, plus links to housing to be able to maintain health, stability and long-term wellness.

The Journey: Joseph’s Home Renovation and Relocation Underway as Campaign Raises $2.35 million of $2.5 million Goal

October 8, 2024 in /by

The recent issue of The Journey, the biannual newsletter of Joseph & Mary’s Home, features a cover article about the renovation of a new space for Joseph’s Home that will be modernized and 100% handicapped accessible, and “A New Home for Healing” fundraising campaign that is helping make it possible. The newsletter also features a donor spotlight on Tom and Diane Tyrrell, a staff spotlight on Paula Stevens, who is the first full-time nurse at Joseph & Mary’s Home, news updates, and more.

Alumni Spotlight: Dawn Stabilizes Her Health and Looks Forward to Entertaining in Her New Apartment

September 19, 2024 in /by

Former resident Dawn likes to entertain. That’s one of the reasons she was excited to move into her own apartment after experiencing multiple health issues and homelessness. She was referred to Joseph & Mary’s Home by the Cleveland Sight Center to have a safe place to heal while also adapting to partial vision loss. Having stabilized her health and moved into her apartment, Dawn is taking computer classes through Cleveland Sight Center to get a part-time, home-based job in customer service.

Resident Spotlight: Art Therapy Helps Janet Heal Her Body and Mind

July 31, 2024 in /by

Art therapy can help heal the body and mind by providing a constructive outlet for self-expression. That’s why an art therapy program has always been an important piece of the healing process for residents at Joseph & Mary’s Home – part of caring for the whole person. Mary’s Home resident Janet spent multiple years in and out of shelter. She’s finally in an environment where she is medically healing and now able to plan for her future. She enjoys tapping into her creative side and has been participating in the art therapy program.