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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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March 24, 2026

Sisters of Charity Health System commits $3 Million to support Behavioral Health Crisis Center led by The Centers

The Sisters of Charity Health System has announced a $3 million funding commitment to support the development of a Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) led by The Centers. The funding announcement marks a landmark investment in the behavioral health infrastructure of Cuyahoga County and a commitment to create a crisis receiving and stabilization center in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood to support individuals experiencing a mental health and/or addiction emergency.

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March 24, 2026

News of the Diocese: Joseph & Mary’s Home celebrates patronal feast day with Mass, lunch

Joseph & Mary’s Home supporters came together on March 19 to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus and husband of Mary. Mass was celebrated in the Holy Family Chapel at fellow Sisters of Charity Health System ministry Regina Health Center. Deacon Mark Yantek, executive director of Regina Health Center, delivered the homily. “Just like St. Joseph said yes to doing God’s will, the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine said yes to God when they established Joseph & Mary’s Home,” he said. “They knew God was calling them to fulfill a need.”

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March 12, 2026

Joseph & Mary's Home names Anna Stormer new executive director

Joseph & Mary’s Home announced 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 at Joseph & Mary’s Home, a medical respite for men and women experiencing both homelessness and acute health challenges. Her focus will be on ensuring vulnerable neighbors have a safe place to recover, stabilize their health and move forward with dignity.

Joseph & Mary's Home, Outreach

March 11, 2026

Introducing the new monthly Sisters of Charity Health System newsletter

The Sisters of Charity Health System remains committed to sharing the work, progress and impact of our ministries, foundations and initiatives with the communities we serve and the partners who walk alongside us. As part of that commitment, we will be providing regular outward updates highlighting the mission-driven work happening across Cleveland, Canton and South Carolina. We're pleased to share the first edition of our new monthly newsletter — offering a snapshot of the people, programs and progress shaping our shared mission.

Sisters of Charity Health System

March 2, 2026

Regina Health Center receives highest Five-Star Quality Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Regina Health Center has once again earned the highest rating in the federal Five-Star Quality Rating System of nursing homes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The five-star level signifies “much above average” quality and is the highest rating a nursing home can achieve. Regina Health Center also received a five-star rating in health inspections.

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February 6, 2026

Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine receive Heart of a Servant Award at First Friday Club of Cleveland

The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, who are celebrating their 175th year of service to the diocese, received the Bishop Roger Gries Heart of a Servant Award at the First Friday Club of Cleveland’s 68th Anniversary Bishop’s Luncheon on February 5. The award recognizes a specific effort or cumulative efforts over the years to broaden, enhance, educate and connect the Catholic community of Greater Cleveland.

Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

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.

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

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