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JOSEPH’S HOME NE WS : : Spring 2020
JOSEPH’S JOURNE Y
Committed to Caring
JOSEPH’S HOME REMAINS OPEN FOR OUR COMMUNITY’S MOST VULNERABLE
Joseph’s Home remains open and committed
to caring for our community’s most vulnerable
citizens during this unsettling time. As a
provider of recuperative care and temporary
shelter for medically-fragile men experiencing
homelessness, Joseph’s Home is exempt from
the governor’s “stay at home” order. We continue
to accept referrals, following procedures that
include screening for symptoms such as fever,
cough or difficulty breathing.
COVID-19 and Infectious Disease Prevention class hosted by Joseph’s Home Board
Member Debbie Rovito.
To safeguard our residents and staff from COVID-19, we have implemented numerous precautions to minimize and mitigate
the risk of spreading the virus, informed by guidance from the CDC, HUD and the State of Ohio:
• We have temporarily suspended volunteer activities and visitors to the building.
• Residents may only exit the building for essential trips, such as critical medical or housing appointments.
• A ll residents and staff are screened for symptoms on a daily basis.
• We have temporarily suspended group gatherings and meetings.
• We are practicing physical distancing, cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces, and mandating frequent
hand-washing and sanitizing.
• We have personal protective equipment (PPE) on hand, in case of illness.
• S taff who feel ill will be asked to stay home and contact their physician. We are offering flexible hours,
PTO and work-from-home options, as feasible.
Ongoing Support
The need for medical respite is not diminished during this time; in fact, as hospitals face greater demand for beds, medical
respite may be a logical choice for discharging those no longer requiring hospital care. Our alumni will also need additional
support as they face increased risk and insecurity. We remain at the ready, along with many other amazing organizations
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As the newest member of the Joseph’s Home team, I am perhaps more aware or sensitive as to what an incredible
feat it was for the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine (CSA) to establish Joseph’s Home. Identifying the property, Student Occupational Therapists Help Residents Reconnect and Reintegrate
recruiting staff, educating the community, building consensus, raising the funds… the list seems never-ending.
And, yet, here we are 20 years later. It is a true testament to how determined and unflappable the CSAs are.
In order to reach housing and health stability, some residents
I write this in March, as we enter our first full week under significant restrictions to our personal mobility and and alumni need to strengthen their physical, sensory or
interaction due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We have made significant changes to our program that allow us to cognitive skills and may need to re-learn certain daily living
continue serving those in need, but present some challenges. We have made difficult decisions to safeguard our residents and tasks. This can be due to disabling conditions that may have
staff: suspending volunteer programs and activities, limiting our residents’ ability to leave the facility, and practicing social continued undiagnosed or untreated for long periods of time
distancing. In this newsletter, you will read about our outstanding partnership with Tri-C and our dedicated staff who continue while living on the streets.
working to give our residents and alumni the help they need to stabilize. Simply put, in these challenging times, we keep going.
To address these growing needs, Joseph’s Home established
During this same month, many people around the world celebrate St. Patrick and St. Joseph, both men who endured challenges a partnership with Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C)
beyond their control but who chose to respond with doggedness, commitment to others, and love. It is not hard to connect the Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology Program in 2015.
journeys of St. Patrick and St. Joseph to the journey of the CSAs and all of the ministries they created here in Cleveland and in Through this partnership, Tri-C provides two Occupational
other communities. Severe community needs responded to, without despair or frustration, but with perseverance and love. It is Therapy Assistant Technology students each semester to work
also not hard to be inspired by the examples of St. Patrick, St Joseph and the CSAs, and try to apply the lessons they teach to our with residents in group settings, addressing specific needs
current circumstances. of some individuals. For residents and alumni, occupational
So, how do we apply these lessons if we are unable to go about our normal routine? I can tell you what means a lot to housing, health therapy provides a holistic approach to learn strategies, Tri-C Occupational Therapy students work directly with Joseph’s Home alumnus
and social service workers and the people we serve—steadfast support. For example, I received a text from a friend this morning techniques and resources that empower them to perform Willie by playing a game of Scrabble.
who just happened to think of me. Our residents and alumni have received cards and letters of support and encouragement. meaningful daily activities and build toward their long-term life
Phone calls, texts, letters—these things may seem small, but when your human contact has been reduced to a handful of people goals. Specific services include: assessing residents’ strengths
In March, Joseph’s Home and Tri-C’s Occupational Therapy
in a single building, these small acts of kindness and compassion are significant; they encourage us to keep going, to press on. and needs; assisting with art therapy and music therapy; and
Assistant Technology Program extended the partnership for
teaching basic skills such as housekeeping, conversation,
Your continued support is how we face this crisis head-on, helping those without homes stay safe, recover and move forward another five years. Tri-C is a leader in providing real-world
games and activities.
with their lives. It is how we continue to reduce the length of time it takes to help people move into a home of their own, so that educational opportunities for its students and in providing
we can serve the next person in need of healing and help. It is how we increase our capacity to serve more people through better Developing Social and Life Skills needed services to the community. The students come
use of health care resources, rather than allowing people to suffer and cycle between emergency rooms and the streets. In this Joseph’s Home alumnus, Walter, was very appreciative of these to Joseph’s Home with faculty support and a readiness to
time of deep challenge—especially for those who are the most vulnerable among us—your support, your advocacy, your acts services. The occupational therapy students helped him during accept the challenges at hand. Since there is typically an age
of kindness are what allows all of us at Joseph’s Home to see past the challenges of today and push toward a tomorrow that is his time at Joseph’s Home with things like programming a difference between residents and students, they build unique
healthier, brighter and better for all. device, playing a game of cards and helping him with details and valuable intergenerational connections.
Your partner in service, when he was working on his art therapy project. These types
of services are important because residents often come to “Tri-C is a great neighbor and terrific partner in service,”
Joseph’s Home feeling very guarded and hesitant to open up said Beth Graham, executive director of Joseph’s Home.
beth graham, Executive Director
to others. The students coming to spend time with them helps “Partnerships like these allow Joseph’s Home to provide cost-
each resident feel included and important. Being able to open effective, person-centered care for a population with severe
up to the students about their strengths and weaknesses gives needs that are constantly changing and becoming more
residents the chance to learn how to reconnect and reintegrate complex.”
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into the community. Through this program, several residents We would like to extend a special thanks to all of our
that continue to operate in the face of need your continued prayers and their health and attain permanent are better able to communicate with each other and have community partners, but especially Tri-C for committing to
real challenges, to stand with those support to keep residents healthy housing. developed social and life skills to help them continue to grow provide life-changing services to Joseph’s Home residents for
in need and serve our community. and alumni stable. We humbly ask and be successful outside of Joseph’s Home. years to come.
We understand that these are you to give what you can during this
uncertain and concerning times for difficult time to help. Any amount you
“Not all therapy comes in the form of a prescription. Many of our residents, some of whom did not feel like
you. Please know that we see you can give will ensure that Joseph’s
Home continues to provide the vital they needed ‘therapy,’ actively engaged in conversation and activities with the students. It truly had a
as part of our team—we are in this
together. Now more than ever, we services our men need to stabilize therapeutic effect.” — carrie hetsler, Health Care Navigator
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Jack Binder Maureen E. Crumley *** Catherine A. Gerson
THANK YOU GENEROUS SUPPORTERS Christine Blagojevic
Raymond B. Blaha, Jr and Isabel Blaha ***
James E. and Patricia A. Cuglewski
Armando B. Damian, MD
Fred R. Gillen
Reverend Thomas C. Gilles
Michael E. and Lucy A. Blake and Carmencita C. Damian* Thomas H. and Lee Gilman
2019 DONOR HONOR ROLL Lois R. Bluhm James T. Darcy Patricia Gilman-Frisch
Suzanne B. Blum Mary and John J. Dee Robert J. and Sally Ann Glenn
Barbara A. Bobula James R. and Kathy M. Deily Daniel Glessner
Florence M. Bolan David A. and Andra K. DelPropost *** Adam S. and Mary L. Gockowski
Hundreds of caring neighbors in and beyond Northeast Ohio gave generously to make healing possible for Stephen Bond Diane M. Demko Christopher and Annette W. Goebl
the men of Joseph’s Home in 2019. Emily Braman and Allen Sickling Ann M. and John J. DeMore James and Barbara Goebl
Sister Carol Brandt, SND William M. and Mary Denihan *** Mary T. Goletz
The annual Joseph’s Home Donor Honor Roll is one way we say “thank you.” All supporters who made at least one Ellen Braun Mary A. Desmarteau *** Thomas C. Golubski
financial contribution are listed, unless they requested to remain anonymous. Know that the residents, alumni, Keith Braun Louis A. and Grace M. Di Domenico Sister Xavier Gorman, CSA
board and staff of Joseph’s Home are deeply grateful for each and every gift and for your partnership with us. Samuel G. Braun Bernard E. and Lois S. Dick Neil J. and Joyce E. Green ***
William Charles and Rebecca K. Braun Elaine C. Dieckman *** Larraine H. Greeney
Please continue to keep Joseph’s Home in your thoughts, prayers and charitable giving plans. Thank you!
Zachary Braun Maria B. and Bernard P. Dietzel Katherine Grega
Robert Bricker Joseph A. and Colleen M. DiGeronimo Ann Gynn
Robert M. Brogan Eileen Dignan *** Meghan M. and David F. Hale
Robert Brooks *** Barbara Dobay Robert S. Halliday
Financial Contributors David Brown Eva and Lawrence Dolan Amy B. and Richard Hamilton
Father Edward A. Burba Patrick Donoughe Richard C. Harlan
BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS The Giant Eagle Foundation Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Katherine R. Burke *** Dennis and Ida Doverspike Maureen Harper
Aztek The Matthew R. & Marie M. Hopkins Network for Good Jeanne M. Burrige Maureen D. Dowd Stephen Harter
Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Hupp Co. L.P.A. Foundation Story Club Cleveland Meg Bursa Michael J. Doyle Brodie Hartsel
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP Huron Foundation United Way of Greater Cleveland Vanessa Griffin Campbell Barbara Durkin Marty Hartsel
The Center for Health Affairs Internal Medicine Foundation United Way of Greater Milwaukee Mario and Linda Cappetto Mary Lou Durkin Kevin Harty
CHAMPS of St. Luke’s Medical Center & Waukesha County Daniel E. Carlin Gretchen Dutko Anna T. Hartzell
CycleBar Beachwood KeyBank Foundation Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 559 Martin Carney Ann M. Dyke *** Alexandra Harvan
Dollar Bank The Lamb Family Fund Patrick Carroll Michael D. and Dolores M. Dzion Thomas W. Hasson
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Frank J. Lewis Foundation, Inc. INDIVIDUALS Jose Casanova Hazel Edwards Harry D. and Patricia L. Hatters
Ebby Enterprise, LLC Donna and Harry McDonald Kevin S. and Daryn K. Adelstein Dennis Castiglione Patrick Egan Bradley Hauber and Julie Goulis
Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. Charitable Trust Yolanda M. Aiello *** Jenny Castillo Kevin Ellison Regina M. Hauck
Falls Communications Musca Family Charitable Fund Judith Albanese *** Ellen Cencula Chester Englander Sondra A. Haye
Frantz Ward LLP National Christian Foundation Dianna Alexander Irene Chalko John Fakult Joyce Haynes
Gallagher Hagopian South Florida Carol M. Ambers Kenneth J. Chatlos *** Geraldine S. Falardeau *** William Heden
HealthTrust The O’Neill Brothers Foundation The Honorable Dick Ambrose Richard E. Christie, MD Robert and Kathryn V. Falls David R. and Kathy A. Heigle
Kurtz Brothers, Inc. The Reinberger Foundation and Mary Beth Ambrose *** and Dolores L. Christie, PhD Father Thomas G. Fanta Kenneth Hennessey
Littler Mendelson P.C. Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Craig Anderson Martha L. Chrosniak Laura L. and Justin Fegan Jean R. Henzel, Sr
Melt Bar and Grilled, Inc. Snyder Family Giving Fund Teresa C. Andreani Denette Cicirelli Peter and Carol H. Fegen Darlene and Robert J. Hernandez
Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC The Thomas C. and Sandra Joan Andrews Frances A. Cizel Albert D. and Sandra A. Fischer Fausto G. and Maria C. Hidalgo
Platform Beer Co. S. Sullivan Foundation John C. Angus *** Karen Claeys Patricia A. Fisher-Donnelly *** Reverend Joseph T. Hilinski
Precision Environmental Thatcher Family Fund Theresa V. Apanasewicz Bernard E. Clark and Doris M. Clark* *** Larry Fistek and Carol Fistek* *** Angela Hocevar
Regency Construction Services, Inc. Woodruff Foundation Jim and Julie Assenmacher Dick Clough James K. and Marie A. Foley Allan and Jackie Hochschild ***
The Sherwin-Williams Foundation Philip I. and Angela M. Bak Conor Coakley Thomas V. and Lois A. Fornes Scott Hodan ***
Target Corporation GOVERNMENT GRANTS Rocco Baldasare, Jr and Joan Baldasare Reeves P. and Rosemary F. Cochran Bruce Fox Donna Hoder
TWIST Creative, Inc. ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County Judith A. and Dale R. Barnes Jason Codispoti Kenneth E. and Susan M. Frantisak *** Reverend Mark L. Hollis ***
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Zaclon LLC U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Richard E. Basista Kimberly J. Connors John Frederico Gary L. and Michele K. Hooker
John A. Bastulli, MD and Lorene B. Bastulli Lloyd M. Cook, MD and Lydia Cook, MD Alice E. Fumich Karen S. and Richard A. Hooper
FOUNDATIONS FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS Robert L. Bazzarelli *** Sebastian A. and Mary C. Cook Catherine Furlong Christine M. and Steven G. Horne ***
A.D. Family Fund Catholic Charities Robert P. Beck The Honorable Colleen C. Cooney Charles J. Gallagher, Jr Agnes Hoskin
AmazonSmile Foundation The Daughters of St. Colette Sean Beckett and John Cooney Eileen B. Gallagher Russell Hunt
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Benevity Community Impact Fund Regina Health Center James E. and Barbara B. Behling Colleen Corrigan Day and Brian Day John E. Gallagher, Jr Michael G. and Sandi-Lu Hurley
Catholic Community Foundation Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine Charles Bell John P. Corrigan, Jr and Catherine M. Corrigan Sister Joan Gallagher, CSA Andrew J. and Taryn K. Isaacs
The Cleveland Foundation St. Dominic Parish Stephen J. and Rita F. Benedick *** Robert A. Costello Kevin M. Gallagher Margaret Ann Jablonski
Community West Foundation St. Vincent de Paul Society at James A. Beres Mark A. and Mary Elizabeth Cotleur Richard C. and Ally Gallagher John A. and Mary F. James
The Cook Family Giving Fund St. Basil the Great Susan Berger Charlene Coughlin Rebecca Gallant Mark A. and Anne Janack
CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Richard and Nancy A. Bergolc Anthony J. and Rachelle Coyne Suzanne J. Gaughan Jerome Janasko
Corinne L. Dodero Foundation OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Michael J. Bertsch, Esq and Linda Bertsch Jane Cronin Helen M. Gebura Terri and Dave Jankowski
for the Arts & Sciences Cleveland Clinic Kathleen E. Betz Georgene E. Crosby Joseph and Margaret M. Geiger Allan G. and Karen M. Jarr
The Cyrus Eaton Foundation Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Edward J. and Margaret A. Bican Mary H. Crotty *** Pat George Wendy Jelinek
The Sam J. Frankino Charitable Foundation Knights of Columbus #15614 John V. Biernacki, Sr *** Marlo M. Crowder Harold J. and J. M. German Jeffrey S. and Autumn Jeney
4 * Deceased *** Gave to the Innkeeper Appeal 5
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Jeffrey G. and Geraldine M. Joecken *** Michael Lutkus Maria Nosse Kathleen Rolinc John A. Rusnaczyk, Jr William D. Scott
Thomas L. and Magdalene H. Johnson Marjorie J. and James M. Lynch Lyndsay T. Oakes Patricia R. Roob *** and Susan M. Rusnaczyk *** Larry J. and Sharon T. Scribbick
Robert and Annamarie C. Kachurek James B. and Deena M. Macko Donna O’Brien *** Diana Rosa Linda Russell Anthony J. Searcy
Frances F. Kalafatis Alek Maiberger Matthew B. and Jessica O’Connor Richard C. Rosich June E. Ryan, RADM, USCG Beth A. Sebaugh
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David E. and Mary Karam Rita A. and Charles L. Maimbourg Reverend James P. O’Donnell Deborah L. and Anton Rovito Burt Saltzman Michael Sering
Raven L. Kauffman Joseph L. and Meredith Manning Marguerite O’Donnell Roland Rovito Marcia Samp Darlene J. Seskes
Cynthia Keating Trena Marks Pacetti and Augie Pacetti Matthew C. O’Hearn, III Marian R. and Marc Rubin John N. Santin, DDS and Anne Santin Linda L. Sharaba
Sister Cheryl Keehner, CSA James N. Martin and Anne Christensen and Karen O’Hearn *** Maria Rudzinski Teresa G. Santin and Daniel Carcioppolo Maureen T. Sharp
Margaret A. Keenan *** Rosemarie Maruschak *** Constance M. Ohman Mark Rudzinski Don and Loraine Saxton Jane and Stu Sheard
Thomas C. and Doris Keith Maureen McAdams Christopher Oldham Monica Rudzinski Dianne Schindler Timothy J. and Cynthia A. Shirk
Jennifer Kenney Jeanne E. McCarthy Caparso Reverend John R. Olsavsky Norbert H. and Mary P. Ruffing Father Daniel Schlegel Joseph O. and Pamela Shuman
Janet C. and Robert Kidney and Frank M. Caparso Jena Olsen
Mark D. and Mary Ellen Kindt *** Edwina L. McClendon-Norris Maureen O’Neill-Laszlo
Robert F. King Brenda McDonald and Charles K. Laszlo
Peter Kiss Mark D. and Patricia A. McGinley Susan Orians
Geoffrey S. Klein John P. and Alice McGinty Frank R. and Charlotte Osborne
DONOR SPOTLIGHT:
John and Karen Klott Barry E. and Kathleen J. McGrath Mary H. Ozimek
Reverend Andrzej Knapik John E. and Brigitte McGrath and Charles J. Phillipps* ***
Kenneth C. Knapik Joan E. McGuire Neal J. and Carrie C. Packard
Katie and Charles “Bud” J. Koch
James C. and Mary Kate Kocsan
Reverend Jack B. McNulty
Robert P. and Catherine L. Means
Roger Palmintera
Raymond M. and Adeline L. Paluch Margaret Ann Jablonski
Kurt K. and Janet I. Kodrich Barbara Meder-Watson Sister Donna Paluf, SND
William M. Koeblitz and James W. G. Watson Michael and Katie Panzica LEAVING A MEANINGFUL LEGACY TO SUPPORT THE LASTING WORK
Louis J. Koenig, Sr Michael D. and Mary D. Mele Dorothy T. Papes
OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Saundra Kolt *** Anne Meno Reverend Louis M. Papes
Diane and Paul D. Kortan Guy V. and Kathy Mercer Michael S. Patterson
Mary Kosir *** Srinivas R. Merugu, MD and Jessica Merugu Susan Pavlisko
Lawrence W. and Joan Kovalcik Joseph B. and Kathleen N. Michael Marlena Peel In All Things Charity. Since her days By designating Joseph’s Home as a beneficiary of your estate,
Larry J. and Kathleen V. Kowalski Bruce A. Miles James J. Pesek *** as a student nurse and practicing nurse at St. John Hospital, trust, individual retirement accounts, life insurance or other
Ryan A. Kowalski Manuela Miljak Donald M. Petrasek Margaret Ann Jablonski has been inspired by this founding financial accounts, you will leave a legacy of care that will
Katherine Kraft Deborah S. and David Miller Sam and Anne Marie Petros
Eugene A. and Celeste Krejsa Eugene E. Miller Ernest P. and Martha M. Petti
principle of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine (CSA) and their have a profound impact for years to come and will honor the
Susanna H. Krey and Charles M. Miller Erin Milliken Michael V. and Patricia A. Phillips dedication to addressing the needs of the community. Their everlasting kindness of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine.
Sam and Kathy Krsulovic Marie K. Mills Jason Pietrasz many works and ministries have instilled in her a commitment to Some charitable giving options might also offer a number of
Cyrilla M. Kuchta James J. and Arlene C. Mladonicky *** Frank J. Pikovsky
nursing, her Catholic faith and the needs of others. tax benefits, as well. We encourage you to consult with an
Richard J. Kuhel Marianne T. and Thomas Monahan Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla
Lisa Kunka Carl J. Monastra *** James P. Piskura *** Margaret Ann’s generous gift designation to Joseph’s Home estate planning professional or financial advisor to evaluate
Jamie L. Kutner Reverend Dominic Mondzelewski, OSB *** William R. and Emmy Lou Plato and the Sister Joan Gallagher Endowment Fund through her tax and financial planning strategies.
Jeanne M. Lackamp, MD *** Sylvia Moore and Dan King Frank and Ida Pocci
Mary Jo P. Lackamp Lillian and Martin Morisky *** John S. and Victoria J. Polito
annuity was a work of charity long in the making. Having known
the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine for more than 50 years, The proper beneficiary designation is:
Louis J. and Martha L. LaGuardia *** Henry and Carol A. Moscarino Joseph G. and Lisa L. Ponyik ***
Jerry and Mary A. Laird Richard Mott Nicholas R. Popovich, MD Margaret Ann became a CSA Associate in 2005 and has been Joseph’s Home
Mark Lammon Kathy Mrsnik and Geraldine A. Popovich
enriched by living out “In All Things Charity” in her daily life. That 2412 Community College Avenue,
Colleen and Robert Lanning Charlie and Geri Mulligan Joseph R. Purton
John T. Lanning, Jr, MD and Robert C. Muncrief, III Mary Quandt led her to being moved to designate a gift to the Sister Joan Cleveland, OH 44115
Patricia A. Lanning and Sharon A. Muncrief *** Donna Quayle Gallagher Endowment Fund because it will assist in continuing
Mary Ann Lanser *** Adrienne R. Mundorf Carolyn A. Quilter *** Tax ID Number:
to fill a critical need in the community and honors the work of
Joe Latona Nathan P. and Shelly D. Munn Joseph D. and Rita M. Quirarte 34-1901676
the CSAs.
John Lazo, Jr and Donnalynn M. Lazo Janice Murphy William and Karen Radle
Gary M. and Cheryl Lazroff Michael Murphy Bernice Raineri It is important that you inform us if you have already included
“I realized that the endowment fund was not only
James D. and Susan M. Lechko Albert Musca Donald G. Rambacher, II Joseph’s Home in your charitable giving plans so we can work
Adam M. and Mary C. Lewis John D. and Marsha G. Myslenski and Rose J. Rambacher honoring Sr. Joan, but also honors all the CSA sisters and
Patricia Livingston Maureen E. Nagg Pamela L. Redden
with you to designate your gift where it is most meaningful,
those who have worked in their ministries over the years.
Luis A. Llerena, MD Rosemary Nardone *** Nanette C. and Steven W. Reichek express our eternal gratitude and plan for the future of
I felt called by the Holy Spirit to support this Endowment.”
and Amelia V. Llerena, MD *** Lillian Nawalanic *** Neal Restivo Joseph’s Home. If you have any questions or have already
Frank E. and Deborah S. Loiacono Drina Nemes Richard C. Riccardi *** — margaret ann
included Joseph’s Home in your charitable giving plans,
Leonard LoPorto Lucille J. Neola Jan Rice
Roseann M. Lozar Elizabeth J. Nero *** Tari S. Rivera You can ensure the legacy of compassionate, faith-based care please contact Development Director Madeline Wallace at
Albert and Patricia Lucas
Charles J. and Josephine A. Lucas ***
Susan Niemczura ***
Matthew T. Nist
Diane Roberto
Kathleen Roche
continues for generations to come by including Joseph’s Home 216.987.9201 for more information.
THANK YOU!
in your charitable giving plans, as Margaret Ann has.
James F. and Marilyn T. Lucko *** Charles J. and Patricia Nock George C. and Ruth M. Rodgers
6 * Deceased *** Gave to the Innkeeper Appeal 7S U P P O R T E R S Continued
Jerry Sidley
Robert and Christine Sidoti ***
Richard M. Weaver and Jeanne Colleran, PhD
Janice L. Weiss 2019 Joseph’s Home Angels
John Smith John J. Weiss
John S. and Kathleen D. Snyder Joseph H. Weiss, Jr Financial supporters weren’t the only ones who touched the lives of Joseph’s Home residents and alumni in 2019. We want to
Elizabeth P. Macintyre, MD Albert J. and Catherine M. Westfall ***
also thank and recognize these partners for their contributions of goods and services, and/or hours and energy spent volunteering,
and Joseph Sopko, Jr, MD *** Christine M. Westlake
Michael L. and Maria Spangler John Whalen collaborating or advocating on behalf of Joseph’s Home and our residents.
Robert T. Spangler, MD Rich Whalen
and Donna L. Spangler Gail L. and Thomas R. Whipkey
Diane Akers Kevin M. Gallagher
Margaret Spayde William A. Whitney
Akron RubberDucks Richard C. and Ally Gallagher
Matthew Stanley Mary K. Whittimore ***
Aladdin’s Eatery Rebecca Gallant
Judith Stepp Lawrence Whittingham
All Around Children Woodland Joseph and Margaret M. Geiger
Heather A. Stoll and Tibor Regele Dolores B. Williams
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Gervasi Vineyard
Mary Lou Stricklin *** Georgina G. Williams
Alpha Omega Chapter Gesu Parish**
Brendan Stuhan Rhonda Williams
The Altruism Society Reverend Thomas C. Gilles
Richard G. and Mary Ann Stuhan Mary Jane Winslow
The Honorable Dick Ambrose and Mary Anthony G. and Carol B. Glowe
Robin Stursa Patricia and Donald Witkiewicz ***
Beth Ambrose Karen and John Godt
Maria Sulc Amber Woodworth
Baena Family** Great Lakes Brewing Company
Donald F. Sulhan Daniel K. Wright, II
Banyan Tree James V. Guliano
Gerald A. and Margaret S. Sullivan Gregory A. Wunderle Members of the Gallagher family, and generous
Lauren Barth Norma Hascher Joseph’s Home supporters, delivered Christmas gifts
Kenneth J. Swansiger Carl G. and Constance S. Wysocki
Gabby Besser Hilton Cleveland Downtown to Joseph’s Home residents and alumni during the
Joseph A. and Margaret A. Sweeney Ronald Yackly and Jean A. Geisman-Yackly
Abhishek Bharadwaj Honey Baked Ham Strongsville holiday season.
Christopher J. and Mary L. Swift Deacon Mark Yantek and Nancy Yantek
Calvary Hill Church of God in Christ** Angelo James
Marjorie A. Swindell Amit and Julia Yarkoni
Canton Charge Shannon and Edward Jerse Yvonne Schulte
Lisa and Tom Szaraz Sarusha W. Young
Carmelite Sisters John Robert’s Spa Cynthia Seaman
Sonja and Benjamin Taeusch *** William A. Young, Jr and Mari Jo Young
Catholic Community Connection The Jump Yard Anthony J. Searcy
YOU ARE THE KEY! PLEASE Michael M. Tarcson ***
Eric Taylor
Sondra M. and Eugene G. Yurick ***
Martha and Adam Zachlin
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Keller Family** Robert and Christine Sidoti
Diaconate** Kieley Family** Michael L. and Maria Spangler
MAKE YOUR GIFT TO THE George J. Taylor, Jr and
Loretta A. Taylor ***
Rob and Lisa Zimmerman
Richard E. Christie, MD
and Dolores L. Christie, PhD
Doretha and Edward Kirtz
Knights of Columbus #15614
St. Adalbert Parish
St. Angela Merici Parish
Roshanda Teddleton
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Every effort has been made to ensure the
Church of God & Saints of Christ Rita Kohr St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church**
Mercita A. Thailing accuracy of this list. If your name has been
The Church of St. Clarence** Larry J. and Kathleen V. Kowalski St. Bartholomew Parish**
Guy and Marie Thellian misspelled, listed incorrectly or omitted, we
ANNUAL FUND TODAY. Heather Thiltgen
Felecia Tinker
sincerely apologize and ask you to please contact
Development Director Madeline Wallace at
Church of the Saviour**
Circuit30 Fitness
Man-Lung D. Kwan, PhD**
Jeanne M. Lackamp, MD
St. Collette Parish
St. Dominic Parish
CISV Northeast Ohio** Mary Jo P. Lackamp St. John Neumann Church**
Josephine M. Tipping 216.987.9201 so that we may correct our records.
Your gift of any amount will help a Cleveland Botanical Garden Lake County Captains St. John Vianney Parish
Patricia M. Tomcho
medically-fragile man experiencing Cleveland Browns Dolores Leffler St. Vincent de Paul Society
Genevieve Tuchow
Cleveland Cavaliers Lowe’s Home Improvement at St. Basil the Great
Joseph T. Turgeon ***
homelessness stabilize his health and Cleveland Cinemas Gina Lugo Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Frances Tyus
rebuild his life. He won’t know your name, Cleveland Improv Comedy Club Amy Macina Stancato’s Italian Restaurant
Kendra Urdzik
& Restaurant Teresa Marano Ken and Kathleen Stefanov
but you’ll have a special place in his heart. Aarti and Nirav Vakharia
Cleveland Indians Jack Masters Heather A. Stoll and Tibor Regele
Ignatius and Florence Valenti
Send your check or money order payable Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Andrew Matsushita Richard G. and Mary Ann Stuhan
Nancy A. VanGieson
Cleveland Monsters Memphis Entertainment Group Elizabeth P. Taylor
to Joseph’s Home using the enclosed Robert W. and Lorene Varley
The Cleveland Orchestra Mitchell’s Ice Cream George J. Taylor, Jr and Loretta A. Taylor
Laura M. and Thomas Vassallo
envelope. Give online at josephshome.com. Srini Venkatesh and Marina Mathew
Cleveland Public Theatre Monastery Greetings Ann Timony
Dick Clough Sylvia Moore and Dan King Kenneth Tomecki, MD and Eileen Tomecki
Or call 216.987.9201. Anita Vilagossy and
Columbus Crew Lillian and Martin Morisky Tour of Good Cheer**
Robert N. Waterstradt* ***
Aaron Convery Mount Zion Congregational Church Trader Joe’s
Anna Villafuerte
Virginia M. Cooper Sister Mary Ann Mozser, CPPS Frances Tyus
F I N D U S O N L I N E : visit josephshome. Reverend Eileen F. Vizcaino
Mark A. and Mary Elizabeth Cotleur MPowerU Mary VandeVelde
Michael J. and Elaine M. Voinovich
com to get news and updates, connect with Eileen Von Alt
Gene Crosby Mary Ellen Nichols David and Cecelia VanHorn
Desmond and his son, Prescott, prepare a Georgene E. Crosby Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church** Kay M. Vine
Joseph’s Home on Facebook and Instagram, Barbara VonBenken home-cooked meal for Joseph’s Home residents. James T. Darcy Mark Pennington We Care We Share Ministries
Timothy D. Wagers
subscribe to our e-newsletter, make secure Michael J. and Corrine D. Wagner
Dewey’s Pizza Sharon Perko Westwood Dry Cleaners
Elaine C. Dieckman Ralph A. and Mildred G. Pesta Where I’m From
online donations, learn about additional Christine Wahl ***
Doing Better Than Excellence Petitti Garden Centers Mary Jane Winslow
Wayne Walker
volunteer opportunities and more. John Doolos Phoenix Coffee Amber Woodworth
Madeline M. and Phillip R. Wallace
Drury Hotels Company, LLC Joe Progar Kemmitt Woolfolk
Reverend Francis P. Walsh
@JosephsHomeOH Essential Elements Massage Studio Donna Quayle Wyatt’s Greenhouse & Garden
Margaret Walsh
Estate of Eugene Kelly Mary Roth Yard House
James M. Wancata ***
Bill Estwanik Saint Clarence Parish Zeta Tau Alpha Cleveland West Alumnae
Josephine Wardle
Sister Joan Gallagher, CSA Sharon C. and Matthew Schneider Rob and Lisa Zimmerman
Carolyn Watts
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** Gave to Joseph’s Home during the 2019 Holiday SeasonNEWS BRIEFS & EVENTS
Before and after photos of the newly renovated health care clinic at Joseph’s Home.
2019 BY THE NUMBERS
Impact and Resident Demographics
The men we served were most often older adults, with a physical and/or mental health disability
2020: Aging and Homelessness and at least one chronic health condition.
• 61 men served in residence and in the community
POSITIONING JH TO BETTER SERVE THE GROWING MEDICAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND ALUMNI • 3.8 months, average length of stay
• 63% are over the age of 55
Across the country, researchers are learning that the population of people experiencing homelessness is aging, much like the • 88% are African-American
Welcome Newest Board
population as a whole. However, there are some key distinctions. Issues of aging present much earlier in people experiencing • 20% are veterans
Member Teresa Santin
homelessness, and the stress of homelessness and poverty takes a heavy toll on health outcomes. Therefore, we are seeing • 73% have a physical or mental health disability It is with great pleasure that we
men enter Joseph’s Home at older ages, often with co-morbidities and even frailty. We understand that as we venture into the • 82% have a chronic health condition introduce our newest member
next 20 years of our ministry, we must respond to evolving community needs, such as aging. With this in mind, we have made of the Joseph’s Home Board of
some changes to our program that will position us to meet the needs of residents and alumni to come. Housing, Health & Well-being Outcomes Directors, Teresa Santin, Esq.
Housing stability is measured by the percentage of people that exit to permanent housing Teresa is Partner at Brouse
A Renovated Health Care Clinic
and remain housed for at least six months. Medical stability is measured by improvements in McDowell LPA and focuses
In 2019, we were fortunate to receive funding from a number of generous donors to enable the renovation of the Joseph’s
managing medicines, reducing ER visits and understanding their conditions. her practice primarily on busi-
Home Health Care Clinic. The clinic is open five times each day for medication dispensing, three times per week for nursing
ness litigation. She represents
care and vital checks by Care Alliance nursing staff, and on an as-needed basis (i.e., if a resident needs bandages, to weigh • 60% of residents achieved housing stability by entering permanent rental housing,
developers, landlords, condo-
themselves, etc.). With the expansion, the clinic serves as a hub for referral sources and community partners to deliver supportive housing, assisted living, or living with friends/family
minium associations, trusts,
services to the residents, such as VA screenings, in a more comfortable and private setting. The clinic is a place where • 81% of residents were medically stable when exiting Joseph’s Home
cities, banks, large and small
residents are free to ask questions, knowing that they’re going to get the answers they need at a pace they understand. • 89% of residents demonstrated improvement in medication management
businesses, and individuals in
• 89% of residents demonstrated improvement in knowledge of medical condition
In addition, we have focused on training and hiring staff to better equip us to address the growing needs of residents and disputes involving breach of
• 43% of residents increased their incomes or obtained new/increased benefits
alumni as they learn about their medical conditions, build connections with caretakers, and prepare to perform self-care contract, fraud, misrepresenta-
once they have secured permanent housing. tion, tortious interference,
breach of fiduciary duty, and
Teaching Self-Managed Care Perseverance in Hope: The 2020 Joseph’s Home Benefit Luncheon
other business issues. Teresa
In January, Respite Care Manager Raven Kauffman began a course to become a Community Perseverance in Hope: The Annual Joseph’s Home Benefit lives in Shaker Heights with her
Health Worker, which is designed to increase her knowledge and skills as they relate to health care, Luncheon is typically held in June. However, due to concerns husband, daughter, son, and
communication skills, advocacy, health education, and social services to the populations Joseph’s related to the coronavirus, Perseverance in Hope will be two bulldogs.
Home serves. This co-curricular 16-week program, taught by health care professionals, teaches postponed to October 2020. Be on the lookout for updates
Teresa and her family are mem-
Respite Care Manager students to become a trusted liaison between health and social services and the community to coming soon. The luncheon will celebrate the remarkable medically-fragile homeless individuals
bers of St. Dominic Parish in
Raven Kauffman (left) facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. in Northeast Ohio regaining their health and housing stability at Joseph’s Home.
and Health Care Navigator Shaker Heights. Welcome and
Through the program, Raven became certified to teach Chronic Disease Self-Management to members
Carrie Hetsler (right) With the help of many supporters last year, we raised more than $52,000 to benefit Joseph’s thank you for your service to
of the community who struggle with caring for themselves and their own chronic illnesses. Raven will be
Home! Please join us as we aim to raise $60,000 in 2020. Joseph’s Home, Teresa!
implementing this practice at Joseph’s Home to better serve our men by disrupting the cycle of homelessness through outreach,
community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. Every dollar raised will help end the cycle of streets, hospitalization and shelter for medically-
fragile adults without housing. This happens by treating their acute conditions, connecting them to
Joseph’s Home also welcomed a new health care navigator, Carrie Hetsler, to the staff. Carrie has a bachelor’s degree in
appropriate ongoing health care and working with housing partners to obtain a stable, permanent
psychology from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University and has worked in the field of corrections since 1997. “I am thrilled to be part of
home with ongoing support to maintain medical and housing stability.
this ministry and hope to be a giant asset in the role of the health care navigator,” said Carrie. In her role, Carrie is responsible for:
Sponsorships and tickets are now available.
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elping the residents link with and engage in medical treatment, including maintaining medication compliance; Visit josephshome.com/events/luncheon for more
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eveloping education curricula related to medical processes, the whys and hows of illnesses and, most importantly, information or to reserve your place today. Contact
of improving and gaining their health; and Development Director Madeline Wallace at 216.987.9201
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etworking with outside partners to ensure residents stay engaged with their service providers long after they leave or mwallace@josephshome.com if you or your company
Joseph’s Home. would like to receive sponsorship information.
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Joseph’s Home Board of Directors
Richard C. Gallagher – Chair
Retired Banking Analyst,
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Matthew O’Connor – Vice Chair
President, Zaclon LLC
Anthony Searcy – Treasurer
Senior Financial Consultant,
Signature Financial Group, LLC
Frances Tyus, MS, RD, LD – Secretary
Adjunct Professor, Kent State University
Lloyd Cook, MD
Medical Director, Medical Mutual of Ohio
Beth Graham, Ex-Officio
Executive Director, Joseph’s Home
Russell Hunt
Former Joseph’s Home Resident
Deanna Moore
Communications Manager,
IT IS OUR MISSION :: Positive Education Program
Joseph’s Home, a ministry of the Sisters of Deborah L. Rovito
Nursing Professional
Charity Health System, provides a nurturing,
Joseph’s Home has chosen to print responsibly on recycled paper.
Teresa Santin
caring environment for men without resources Partner, Brouse McDowell LPA
who have acute medical needs, helping them Michael Spangler
Controller, Rose Community Management
heal and achieve independence. Heather Stoll, Ex-Officio
Vice President External Affairs,
Sisters of Charity Health System
Richard Stuhan
Retired Attorney, Jones Day
Sr. Mary Dorothy Tecca, CSA
Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine
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