 FEBRUARY 2014
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Mr. Peterson
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When he arrived at Joseph's Home in August 2013, Mr. Peterson sensed that his life was about to change for the better. "I felt safe," he said. "I got a room. I can put my stuff there and it will still be there." That wasn't the case after he lost nearly all his vision to glaucoma in late 2012 and wound up in a homeless shelter, where he was an easy target for bullies and thieves... read the full article here.
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Your Generosity Provides a Safe Place to Heal
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Joseph's Home is a haven for acutely ill homeless men who need safety and peace of mind in order to stabilize their health and their lives.
Generous donors like you make it all possible. It costs approximately $175 to provide one day of care for each resident. Financial contributions provide a secure facility, access to health care and proactive case management for men like Mr. Peterson.
If you haven't already, please consider including Joseph's Home in your charitable giving plans for 2014. Make your gift or pledge today on our secure giving website, call 216.875.4634 to donate by phone, or mail a check payable to Joseph's Home to 2412 Community College Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115.
Any amount you can give will help to provide a safe, welcoming place for homeless men to heal their lives. Thank you!
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Founding Sister Returns to Help Out in a Pinch
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 | | Tatjana (left) and her temporary replacement, Sr. Regina |
Joseph's Home is a busy place and Administrative Coordinator Tatjana Trubaic helps keep the wheels turning smoothly. When Tatjana went on maternity leave for the final three months of 2013, the wheels looked a little wobbly because the budget had no funds to pay a temp. Thankfully, a fully trained volunteer was ready and eager to fill her shoes... read the full article here.
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 | | Pictured at the 2013 Christmas party are (left to right) 2010 alumni Rodney Scott, Bernard Patterson, Michael Allen and Larry Hale |
Generous Donors Create Extra Christmas Cheer
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors from area churches and the AT&T Pioneers Ohio Chapter, there were plenty of smiles on the faces of Joseph's Home residents and alumni this Christmas.
More than 25 current and former Joseph's Home residents gathered on December 20 to celebrate
the holiday at Joseph's Home with staff and board members.
The entire Joseph's Home staff team pitched in to cook a delicious holiday meal. But most importantly, there was a mountain of gifts - and not a lump of coal in sight - thanks to donations from The Church of St. Clarence, St. Matthias Church, St. John Neumann Church and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The AT&T Pioneers Ohio Chapter donated stockings.
Thank you to all who contributed! We hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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 | | Joseph's Home Staff Nurse Sr. Sandy LoPorto, SSJ-TOSF, helps former resident Charles Williams with a special "bow tie" |
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Joseph's Home in the News
Joseph's Home recently received some great publicity in two Cleveland-area newspapers. Read the full articles at the links below:
The January 1, 2014, installment of the Good News Giving series in The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com profiled Joseph's Home and alumni Mr. Kimbrough and Mr. Allen. Click here to read the full article.
The January 2014 edition of the Campus District Observer reported on the contributions that Tri-C occupational therapy assistant student interns make to the healing process at Joseph's Home. Click here to read the full article.
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Student Filmmakers Highlight Hope at Joseph's Home
Hawken School senior students Raquel Rosenberg and Elizabeth Riley created a video entitled "What Hope Means to Me" as a school project. Congratulations to both of them for doing a fabulous job. Click here to see the video.
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Upcoming Events
Support or connect with Joseph's Home at these upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you!
- The 23rd Annual B'laster Chili Open Golf Classic, hosted by the Strongsville Rotary, is Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $40 at the door. For more information or discounted advance/group registration, visit http://chiliopen.com/.
- Joseph's Home celebrates the feast day of our patron saint Wednesday, March 19. Mass begins at 4 p.m. in Holy Trinity Chapel at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, 2351 E 22nd Street, Cleveland. A reception and light supper immediately follows in the St. Vincent DePaul room. Free validated parking will be provided. RSVP by March 14 to Joseph's Home Development Manager Nathan Munn by phone at 216.875.4634, by email to [email protected] or online at www.josephshome.com/events.html.
- Joseph's Home will be an exhibitor at the Tolerance Fair March 9 at the Cleveland Convention Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Featured guest speakers include Ricky Smith, Darrell Scott, Ted Ginn Sr., Aaron Marks and Kyle Maynard. More information and free registration are available at http://www.honorgooddeeds.com/tolerance-fair/cleveland/.
- Perseverance in Hope: The 2014 Joseph's Home Benefit Luncheon is Friday, June 20 at Windows on the River. Sponsorships are now available. For more information or to purchase a sponsorship, visit the 2014 Benefit Luncheon website or contact Joseph's Home Development Manager Nathan Munn at 216.875.4634 or [email protected].
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