The faithful across the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will have an opportunity to help Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland continue its mission of serving others by making a pledge or donating Feb. 8-9 during the annual parish in-pew appeal.
Parishioners will learn about Catholic Charities and can fill out a pledge envelope or make a donation by credit card, check or a new option -- text-to-donate -- using a smartphone.
The central theme for this year’s appeal is “Though we are Many, We are one in Christ.” The theme focuses on the idea that as the many parts of one body in Christ, we pray, comfort, help and serve one another as our Christian calling. As one body in Christ, we work together to respond to those in need throughout Northeast Ohio, regardless of their race or creed.
Catholic Charities’ programs focus on building a just and compassionate society – one that embraces sharing the leadership gifts given to us by Christ so that we can better respond to the #FacesofHope across the diocese.
For Monyana, one of the #FacesofHope featured in the 2020 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal, that means working toward a brighter future. When Monyana found out she was going to be a single mother, she relied on assistance from Catholic Charities and the Help Me Grow home-based program.
“I got great resources through Catholic Charities,” Monyana said, explaining she received clothing, diapers and a place to call home when her living situation became unsteady. Monyana also benefited from insights shared with her by Christine, her Help Me Grow caseworker. Learning to bond with a baby and recognizing milestones in infant growth are among the vital skills Monyana has gleaned through Help Me Grow.
Today, Monyana is the proud mother of a 1-year-old daughter, Manama.
“If I hadn’t found Catholic Charities, I might have given up on being a mother,” Monyana said. Instead, she and her daughter are building a life with hope for the future.
Watch a video about Monyana’s story HERE.
For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has worked to respond to all of those in need throughout Northeast Ohio.
“Together as leaders, we can change the faces of despair, loneliness, darkness and addiction into #FacesofHope,” said Patrick Gareau, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
After several record-setting years, the 2020 appeal goal is $13.5 million. The appeal is managed by the Catholic Community Foundation. It supports Catholic Charities’ ministries throughout Northeast Ohio, one of the region’s most significant health and human service providers. Annually, Catholic Charities assists more than 400,000 people in need as it addresses some of the most pressing social issues, including homelessness, addiction, families in crisis and care for the elderly.
For more information on this year’s appeal, to make a secure online donation or to view video stories of those helped by Catholic Charities, visit CatholicCommunity.org/2020Appeal or call Karen Joyce, 216-696-6525, Ext. 1910.
https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/news/2020/02/06/catholic-charities-in-pew-appeal-this-weekend-will-help-provide-hope-for-those-in-need
