The 2023 Catholic Charities Appeal set a goal to raise $14 million in order to serve people in need throughout Northeast Ohio.
The theme of this year’s campaign -- “A time to heal. A time to help.” -- features stories of people whose lives have been transformed with the help of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
“Jesus invites us to be his hands, his mind and his heart to people who really need a lift – people looking for healing. And we can help them,” said Bishop Edward Malesic. He expressed his appreciation to donors, priests and volunteers saying, “You can make a difference in the lives of so many people who are looking for healing. By sharing your faith and generosity, you can bring peace to people and help to restore their lives to the wholeness that God wants for all of us. Thank you for considering this great gift that the Lord is asking you to make for his people.”
The Catholic Charities Appeal, which is managed by the Catholic Community Foundation, supports Catholic Charities in Northeast Ohio, one of the region’s most significant health and human service providers. Catholic Charities assists more than 400,000 people in need annually throughout the eight-county Catholic Diocese of Cleveland by offering 184 life-saving programs and services at 60 locations. Catholic Charities addresses the region's most pressing social issues such as homelessness, mental health and addiction, families in crisis, and care for the elderly.
The 2023 Catholic Charities Appeal will be introduced in all 185 parishes of the diocese the weekend of Feb. 18-19. It will continue through the end of the year. Stories and videos of people whose lives have been transformed through the work of Catholic Charities can be viewed here.
Make a donation by texting “CCHope” to “41444”, clicking here or call 216-696-6525, Ext. 1049.
Click here for more information about the programs and services of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.