Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

📣📣We need volunteer lawyers in Columbus and Cleveland to assist Afghan asylum seekers!📣📣 Many Afghan asylum seekers in Ohio face persecution in Afghanistan due to their anti-Taliban political views and support of US forces in Afghanistan. Most worked directly for US forces as translators and guides or had close family members who did so. Volunteers will represent clients applying for asylum, which will allow them to remain in safety in the US. You do not need to be an immigration attorney! I will provide training, mentoring and hands on support through the entire process. Please reach out for more info!

What a beautiful day to spend with friends and family!    Employees and their families were able to enjoy the sunshine while kayaking, zip-lining, swimming, and more this past Saturday at the annual Friends and Family Day at Camp Christopher in Summit County.    This event allowed our staff from all 8 counties to get to know each other and build relationships.   Thank you to everyone who was able to come out to this year's event!    Are you or someone you know looking to join our team? Go to ccdocle.org/careers to view a full list of our open positions.

SNAP recipients are eligible for replacement benefits for spoiled food! The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients could be eligible for replacement benefits if they lost food purchases due to the power outages. Households should: - Complete a JFS Form 07222 (https://lnkd.in/gqiK9Z8C) within 10 days of the loss. - Verify the extended power outage, such as news reports, text/email alerts, or outage alerts that show their area lost power for at least four hours. - Send this information to your county's Department of Job and Family Services which can be found at https://lnkd.in/gajb9peB

Due to outages caused by yesterday's inclement weather, the following Catholic Charities site will be closed today, August 7, 2024: • Catholic Charities Administrative Offices at St. Augustine Manor • Catholic Charities Geauga County • Catholic Charities Lorain County • Job and Career Services at St. Wendelin • All Early Learning Sites Please check back on our social channels and website, www.ccdocle.org, for updates.

What a great day to celebrate faith this year at the FEST! We love getting to participate in events like this to meet people in the community and spread the word about our services and programs.    Thank you to the FEST for inspiring everyone who comes and allowing organizations like Catholic Charities to be a part of it! 

Are you looking for new job opportunities? Join us on Wednesday, August 7th at St. Wendelin Parish Hall for our Career and Resource Fair hosted by Job and Career Training Services!   You will have the chance to speak with representatives from a variety of industries such as manufacturing, food service, healthcare, nonprofit, and so much more.    Take the leap and come out to this amazing event to start networking with organizations in the Cleveland area this Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Space is limited so register today to claim your spot at ccdocle.org/crf. 

Coverage from Crain's Cleveland Business regarding Patrick Gareau's plans to retire as president & CEO in January 2025. Catholic Charities’ board of directors, in conjunction with the diocese, intends to launch a national search for its next leader in the coming weeks. Catholic Charities is one of the largest health and human services organizations in Northeast Ohio, serving 400,000 people annually in Cuyahoga, Ashland, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne counties. The organization provides programs such as emergency assistance, child and family programs, behavioral health services and more. It also offers youth sports through the CYO Athletics and camps. 

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland hosted 2024 Stokes Scholar and Cuyahoga Community College paralegal student Jasmine DeJesus this summer to learn about nonprofits in our Office of General Counsel. Colleague Sharen Spurrier and I were on hand at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association as the Scholars received their certificates and shared insights from their summer experience. The future is bright for this fine group of passionate students who are committed to academic excellence and the pursuit of justice!

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland today announced its president & CEO, Patrick Gareau, will retire in January 2025. Gareau has led the health and human services organization, which Crain’s Cleveland Business ranks as the third largest nonprofit in Northeast Ohio, since 2011. “Catholic Charities provides help and creates hope for 400,000 unique individuals every year. I am proud of the impact we make in people’s lives every day through multigenerational services for families and children; emergency assistance to support food security and stable housing; critically needed behavioral health services for people seeking support; and health and wellness through CYO athletics and camps for thousands of youth and families every year,” said Gareau. “I am excited to see the vital work of Catholic Charities continue to grow with the next generation of leadership.” The agency delivers a broad spectrum of 150 services at 60 locations for people of every race and religion throughout eight counties: Ashland, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne. “Patrick has been instrumental in expanding the reach of Catholic Charities, which has grown to serve 400,000 members of our community each year. I am profoundly grateful to Patrick for the giving spirit he has so clearly demonstrated throughout the course of his career, and I wish him well in his next chapter, where he will, no doubt, continue to serve the community,” said Diocese of Cleveland Bishop Edward C. Malesic. Prior to his appointment with Catholic Charities, Gareau served as president & CEO at St. Augustine Health Ministries from 1994 to 2011. In that role, he was responsible for management of multiple subsidiaries, working with boards, health care providers and a network of long-term care organizations. Gareau oversaw seven signification expansions throughout St. Augustine Health Ministries: Health Campus (1996), Child Enrichment Center (1999), Holy Family Home (2005), Holy Family Hospice (2006), Emerald Village Senior Living (2007), Holy Family Home Care (2010), and Congregat and Home Delivery Meal Program (2011). Gareau began his career with the U.S. Army for seven years, attaining the rank of Captain. His assignments included hospital and clinic administration and medical logistics management. The Catholic Charities board of directors, in collaboration with the Diocese, will launch a national search for the next president & CEO of Catholic Charities in the coming weeks.

Thank you Cuyahoga County's Office of Homeless Services for organizing a HUGE Giant Eagle donation of water bottles for our hunger shelters last week in response to the heat wave! Our clients at the Bishop Cosgrove Center and St. Augustine Hunger Center were able to stay cool and hydrated from your kindness. We cannot thank you enough for this tremendous donation and support of our mission!