Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

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!

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Happy Juneteenth!   Today, we celebrate the official end of slavery in the United States.   Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, slavery continued in Texas until 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston to read General Orders No. 3: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."   The following year freedmen organized the first "Jubilee Day," which would become an annual celebration on June 19 and spread across the U.S. In 2021, President Biden signed the Juneteenth Independence Day Act, officially recognizing June 19 as a federal holiday.

Are you searching for a job that also gives back to your community?    We are currently looking for a Home Visitor for our Help Me Grow program!    Help Me Grow Home Visiting is a free, at-home support for pregnant women, new parents, and caregivers while providing education on infant growth, development, and parenting skills. What You'll Do: - Build relationships with families to assess their strengths and needs and connect families to community resources.  - Participate in ongoing recruitment outreach activities and events to promote programming and engagement of families.  - Accurately document in a state-wide database of services provided including billing.  - Regularly attend professional development trainings and meetings. Ready to apply? Click the link below or go to ccdocle.org/careers to fill out the application and view a list of our current job openings!

This week the Social Action Office of the Diocese of Cleveland, along with 43 pilgrims, embarked on a week-long Pilgrimage for Justice. The pilgrimage was a faith-based, intercultural, intergenerational immersion experience for pilgrims to travel, learn, reflect, pray, and grow through rediscovering the history of the Civil Rights Movement.   The journey began June 9 with travelers visiting the Ohio River, which had been the border between the free North and enslaved South, and the Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati, OH.   From there, the pilgrims voyaged to the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and visited the MLK National Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Immersing themselves in history allowed them to come together, learn from the past, and create hope for the future. Stayed tuned for more updates on the pilgrimage!

This week the Social Action Office of the Diocese of Cleveland, along with 43 pilgrims, embarked on a week-long Pilgrimage for Justice. The pilgrimage was a faith-based, intercultural, intergenerational immersion experience for pilgrims to travel, learn, reflect, pray, and grow through rediscovering the history of the Civil Rights Movement.   The journey began June 9 with travelers visiting the Ohio River, which had been the border between the free North and enslaved South, and the Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati, OH.   From there, the pilgrims voyaged to the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and visited the MLK National Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Immersing themselves in history allowed them to come together, learn from the past, and create hope for the future. Stayed tuned for more updates on the pilgrimage!

We are so excited to be participating in this year's Freedom Fest on June 15th! Make sure to find our booth to learn more about our services, employment opportunities, and more. We hope to see you there!

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, delivers quality and compassionate health & human services annually to 400,000 northeast Ohioans of all faiths. We are seeking a talented public relations specialist to join our advancement team: https://lnkd.in/geqwfjcN. Join 800 clinicians and service professionals across 8 counties. Together, we provide help, create hope and serve all. 

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, delivers quality and compassionate health & human services annually to 400,000 northeast Ohioans of all faiths. We are seeking a talented public relations specialist to join our advancement team: https://lnkd.in/geqwfjcN. Join 800 clinicians and service professionals across 8 counties. Together, we provide help, create hope and serve all.