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Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Announces Return of Grantmaking and Restart of Operations

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland announced the official restart of its philanthropic operations following a strategic pause in operations that began at the end of 2024 as leadership transitions happened at the Foundation and the Sisters of Charity Health System. After a period of reflection and strategic planning, the Foundation is resuming its longstanding mission with a focus on addressing the social drivers of health by supporting the needs of people and families primarily in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.

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January 26, 2026

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Announces Return of Grantmaking and Restart of Operations

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland announced the official restart of its philanthropic operations following a strategic pause in operations that began at the end of 2024 as leadership transitions happened at the Foundation and the Sisters of Charity Health System. After a period of reflection and strategic planning, the Foundation is resuming its longstanding mission with a focus on addressing the social drivers of health by supporting the needs of people and families primarily in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, Foundations

January 20, 2026

Senior VP of mission & ministry addresses First Friday Club of Cleveland on the topic of “Theology: A Call to Mission”

In a recent presentation to the First Friday Club of Cleveland at the Center for Pastoral Leadership, Miguel Chavez, senior vice president, mission and ministry for the Sisters of Charity Health System, reflected on three essential dimensions of a Christ-centered life: kerygma, witness and relationship. His presentation was titled “Theology: Called to Mission."

Sisters of Charity Health System, Miguel Chavez

January 9, 2026

Joseph & Mary's Home newsletter highlights resident story, updates and more

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 a special message from Health System President and CEO Michael Goar, good news about the recent #weGIVECATHOLIC campaign, a recap from this summer's Joseph's Home Blessing and the Perseverance In Hope Luncheon, news updates, and more.

Joseph & Mary's Home, Outreach

January 8, 2026

Remembering Sister Miriam Erb, CSA

With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that Sister Miriam Erb, CSA, vice president of Mission & Ministry at the St. Vincent Charity Health & Healing Hub, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on December 27. She entered the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine on August 30, 1957, and professed final vows on August 22, 1965. For nearly 70 years, she embodied the charism of her religious community and was a radiant example of God’s loving spirit. A true beacon of hope, justice and love, Sr. Miriam’s joyful spirit illuminated every community she served with

Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Sisters of Charity Health System

December 30, 2025

Joseph & Mary's Home featured on front page of The Plain Dealer

Joseph & Mary's Home was featured in a December 24 front page article in Cleveland's The Plain Dealer. The story was also featured on Cleveland.com. Reporter Julie Washington interviewed Ken, a Joseph's Home alumnus, to illustrate the services and support offered to the men and women who rest, recover and are renewed at the ministry. The story also explained the not one, but two successful capital campaigns that allowed for the creation of Mary's Home and the relocation and renovation of Joseph's Home.

Joseph & Mary's Home, Outreach

December 22, 2025

Senior VP of mission & ministry appears on Wisdom From The Rock Podcast to promote January 8 address to First Friday Club of Cleveland

Miguel Chavez, senior vice president of mission & ministry for the Sisters of Charity Health System, recently appeared on the Wisdom From The Rock Podcast with Deacon Jim Armstrong. Chavez discussed his upcoming January 8, 2026, First Friday Club of Cleveland address, "Theology: Called to Mission."

Sisters of Charity Health System, Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

December 10, 2025

Health System outreach ministries in Ohio raise more than $490,000 through #weGIVECATHOLIC

The Ohio outreach ministries of the Sisters of Charity Health System had a record-setting 2025 #weGIVECATHOLIC day of giving, raising more than $490,000 from matching gift challenges, advance gifts and day-of gifts. #weGIVECATHOLIC happened on December 2, which is also Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving for nonprofits. More than 240 organizations throughout Northeast Ohio participated.

Early Childhood Resource Center, Joseph & Mary's Home, Light of Hearts Villa, Regina Health Center, St. Vincent Charity Health and Healing Hub

The Sisters of Charity Health System is a Ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. 

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