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Poverty Today

Every night, one in six children in Ohio goes to bed hungry.

Source: Sullivan, Ashley F. and Eunyoung Choi. Hunger and Food Insecurity in the Fifty States: 1998 - 2000. Food Security Institute, Center on Hunger and Poverty. August 2002

News & Events

 
 July 23, 2008
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Launches New Focus on Reducing Health & Educational Disparities in Cleveland's Central NeighborhoodThe Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has made its initial round of funding aimed at reducing health and educational disparities in Cleveland’s Central Neighborhood. As outlined in its new strategic plan, the Foundation has committed to a “special emphasis” on the Central Neighborhood, where health and educational disparities are among the highest in the City.  Grant awards for the Second Quarter of 2008 total $521,264.  More
 
 
 June 16,2008
Adriennie Hatten, MNO Joins the Foundation as Program Officer, Education
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland welcomed Adriennie Hatten as Program Officer for Education.  With an extensive background in social service and education, in particular, Ms. Hatten will continue the Foundation's community engagement efforts in Cleveland's Central Neighborhood to further understand its educational needs and assets.  More
 
April 9, 2008

SOCF Funds Efforts to Address Troubling Community-Wide Concerns: Foreclosures, Human Trafficking & The Uninsured

First Quarter 2008 Grant Awards Total $69,550.00 More…

March 15, 2008

Foundation Joins National Voices Calling for Health Literacy

Community health literacy initiatives around the country are attracting interest from educators, health care providers, funders and various community leaders. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland is participating in national and regional conferences this Spring that will share models, resources and success stories. More…

March 7, 2008

New Grant Program Targets Health & Education in the Central Neighborhood

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland is issuing a new funding announcement as part of its strategic focus on health, housing and education as key components to building strong families and stable neighborhoods. While most of the Foundation’s work to relieve poverty reaches across Cuyahoga County, efforts to improve health and education outcomes have a special emphasis in the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland. More...

March 5, 2008

New Series of Health Literacy Circles Begins on Friday, April 4, 2008

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland is pleased to sponsor the first of a series of Health Literacy Learning Circles as part of our larger effort to address disparities in health across Cuyahoga County. More...

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Foundation Announces First Grantees in Health Literacy & Supportive Housing

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has awarded its initial set of grants in its new initiatives targeting Health Literacy and Supportive Housing. Combined, the Foundation’s grant awards for the Fourth Quarter of 2007 total $896,361.00. More…

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Heather Roulston Ettinger Joins Foundation Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has elected a new member, Heather Roulston Ettinger. As a partner and Director of Fairport Asset Management, LLC, Ms. Ettinger applies more than 20 years of financial industry experience to her work assisting clients in achieving their financial planning and investment management goals. More…