The 2024 Catholic Charities Appeal will be introduced in all 185 parishes of the diocese during the weekend of Feb. 10-11 and it will continue through the end of the year. There is a $15 million goal for this year’s appeal in order to serve people in need throughout Northeast Ohio.
“Transformed by Your Love” is the theme for the 2024 appeal and stories of people whose lives were transformed with the help of Catholic Charities will be shared throughout the appeal.
“God’s love transforms our world. Without God’s love, we are so separated from one another. With God’s love, we begin to understand that we’re brothers and sisters together,” said Bishop Edward Malesic. “ Your contributions make a difference in the lives of so many people who need our help. By sharing your faith and generosity, you can bring peace to people and help to transform their lives to the wholeness that God wants for all of us,” he added.
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 400,000 people in need annually throughout the eight-county Catholic Diocese of Cleveland by offering more than 150 life-saving programs and services at 60 locations. Catholic Charities addresses the region's most pressing social issues by extending food security, safe shelter, job training, mental health counseling, hospitality and hope.
Stories and videos of people whose lives have been transformed through the work of Catholic Charities can be viewed here.
Donors can make donations by texting “CCHope” to “41444,” by calling 216-696-6525, Ext. 1910, or by clicking here.
“Thank you for considering this great gift that the Lord is asking of us … to do good for others,” the bishop said, expressing his appreciation for the donors, volunteers and priests who support the appeal.
Click here for more information about Catholic Charities’ programs and services.
The Catholic Community Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives by encouraging faithful philanthropy. The foundation supports the mission of the diocese to provide for the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of people throughout Northeast Ohio. Since its inception in 2000, the foundation has raised more than $582 million to support Catholic Charities, Catholic education, priestly formation and other ministries in the diocese.