Thank you to all who supported the 2026 Joseph & Mary’s Home Luncheon. Because of you, $85,421 was raised, including $4,642 for the Journey Home Fund!

2026 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipients: Jeanne Colleran Weaver and Richard Weaver. You can watch a video highlighting the Weavers here.

2026 The Dream Team Partnership in Service Award Recipient: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Breakfast Bunch. You can watch a video highlighting the Breakfast Bunch here.

Journey Home Fund: This year’s Call to the Heart was the Journey Home Fund, which assists residents in purchasing essential household items and furniture as they take their next steps toward stability. To learn more about the Journey Home Fund, please watch this video. Donations for the Journey Home Fund can still be given at jmhome.org/pihdonate. 

Pictures from the event can be viewed on the Joseph & Mary’s Home Facebook Page.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
Silver Level: John & Eileen Gallagher | Jeanne Colleran Weaver & Richard Weaver | Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. | BakerHostetler | Northern Trust

Bronze Level: Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences | Liberty Development | Our Lady of Peace | RPM | Tom and Diane Tyrrell Family Fund

Patron Level: Brewer-Garrett Company | Cleveland Clinic – Lutheran Hospital | Farinacci Landscaping | Friends of Joseph & Mary’s Home | Richard C. and Ally Gallagher | Anthony J. and Rebecca Searcy | Sisters of Charity Health System | Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

Friend Level: Catholic Charities | Catholic Community Connection | Church of St. Dominic | Cuyahoga Community College | Iron Mountain | John Carroll University | Metz Culinary Services | Minutemen HR Management Services | Dr. Srinivas Merugu and Jessica Merugu | Oswald Companies |Regency Construction | Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer and Mr. David Kelly | The Centers

Here are some notable quotes from the Thursday, November 5 Luncheon: 

Anna Stormer, Joseph & Mary’s Home Executive Director:
“People come to Joseph & Mary’s Home in their most vulnerable moments. We absolutely can give them a safe place to begin again.”

“Since May, partners across the county have sent 204 referrals to Joseph & Mary’s Home.”

“We have never lost sight of treating each person in front of us with respect and care.”

“The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine lead believing that true compassion must lead to action.”

“A bed becomes a beginning, a beginning becomes a home. As we tell each resident, don’t ever forget to come home; you are welcome at Joseph & Mary’s Home.”

Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA, Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Congregational Leader:
“We are all about serving people, and we have never done it alone. We will continue to serve and lead where the need is the greatest. We do this work for others and for the future.”

Chris Ronayne, Cuyahoga County Executive and 2026 Perseverance in Hope Keynote Speaker:
“Everyone should see the work done at Joseph & Mary’s Home; you will see what humanity is all about. They are looking out for one another; they are building something that is familial. You can see the pride the caregivers have for Joseph & Mary’s Home, the pride they give to their work – and the dignity they give back. Joseph & Mary’s Home is a leader in medical respite care.”

“All of us need access to the benefits that make you well. If people are not well, they can’t work. Joseph & Mary’s Home allows people to heal; they give them dignity. They work through the noise and are people helping people.”

“I toured at Joseph & Mary’s Home. What it said to me – you belong here. You’ve come home to a place of dignity. Know that Joseph & Mary’s Home is exhibiting a culture that cares.”

“This model of homeless medical respite care is working and should be highlighted to all levels of government – the President, the Senate-elect, the Governor.”

“These are not numbers, they are not files – they are real people. Joseph & Mary’s Home provides a healing location. I am in awe of what is happening here.”

Jeanne Colleran Weaver, 2026 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipient:
“The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine have always had a radical, brave mission. These brave, intrepid women have a commitment to seeing and responding to the needs of others. Thank you to the Sisters for letting us work behind you and with you. You can see how this work has multiplied.”

Richard Weaver, 2026 David Henderson Memorial Award Recipient:
“Every day I try to recite The Beatitudes. Those are lived out every day at Joseph & Mary’s Home.”

Deacon Matt Lawler, 2026 Dream Team Partnership in Service Award Recipient with the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Breakfast Bunch:
“We were presented with an opportunity, and have people willing to help. A mix of ages from the Cathedral comes with us each week. Making the food is just a part of it. We’re able to spend time accompanying individuals, getting to know them. We see that there is little that separates us.”

Darlene Morocco, Joseph & Mary’s Home Board Chair:
“Joseph & Mary’s Home is a vital resource, and the mission is more important today than ever.”

“Every person deserves an opportunity to heal, regain stability and look toward the future with hope.”

Sr. Catherine Walsh, CSA, Joseph & Mary’s Home Board Member and Volunteer:
“Faith gives us vision and hope. Open our hearts to encounter Christ in one another. Help us to recognize your presence… inspire us to be the hands and feet of Christ. May all that we do reflect God’s mercy.”

Miguel Chavez, Joseph & Mary’s Home Board Member and Sisters of Charity Health System Senior Vice President, Mission and Ministry:
“You are able to influence real change. I hope you have been inspired today.”