Annie’s Story
When Annie first enrolled in the Summit County Adult Day Service program, she was depressed not only due to multiple health issues but also because her husband was recently diagnosed with cancer. She...
View ArticleServing One Who Served Us
The Lorain Family Center, known in the neighborhood as “8th Street,” offers services to help individuals and families meet their immediate basic needs. Services provided include hot meals, choice...
View ArticleMoms First
From Ashley K., an employee at our St. Martin de Porres Family Center. A client that benefited from the Moms First program was a single mom of two that struggled to provide a better living for her...
View ArticleEmployment & Training
As an African American male with an extensive criminal history, I was at my wit’s end. A friend of mine referred me to Catholic Charities Employment and Training to get assistance with my search for...
View ArticleMaggie’s Story – Rose-Mary Center
Maggie was born in 1989, the youngest of five children. She has Down’s Syndrome. She is profoundly deaf, non-verbal and has severe, pervasive developmental disabilities, with a history of serious...
View ArticleThe Family I Needed
After 34 years of a successful career I became very ill and hooked on drugs. Throughout the next 15 months, I lost my job, went through my life savings, and I became depressed and withdrawn. My health...
View ArticleThe Best Gift Ever
I had the privilege of using Catholic Charities for drug treatment, which saved my life. I had been using drugs since I was 13 years old and after numerous failed attempts… I am finally sober. I am a...
View ArticleAn Adoption Journey
As the parents of three beautiful children (ages 10mo, 10yr and 14yr) we only came to know the challenges and joys of parenthood through adoption. Three loving young women, mature beyond their age,...
View ArticleLove in Motion
It was the first of only two experiences that I have ever had thus far volunteering with Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries Retreats for adults with disabilities. I sat in a room...
View ArticleSummit Adult Day Services Celebrates First Centenarian
“He makes me smile.” These four simple words were heard over and over again when the Summit Adult Day Services staff members were asked about Gordon Chapin. This quiet, pleasant gentleman will be...
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