St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland

We are grateful for the continued support of the Community West Foundation. 💙

As a recipient of a Second Quarter Grant focused on homelessness and housing, we were honored to attend this morning’s Grant Partner Open House. CWF President Marty Uhle thanked the organizations serving our region and shared that nearly $2 million in grants were distributed this quarter alone.

Our grant helps support staff salaries and operating expenses—essential resources that sustain our daily work of providing shelter, support, and pathways to independence for the men we serve.

As FOCUS NORTH AMERICA Executive Director Steven Christoforou shared:

"FOCUS Cleveland has become a local institution, so effective at making Christ's love visible that people from all backgrounds want to come and serve alongside us. We're grateful for the longstanding support of the Community West Foundation, a philanthropic pillar of the community, which helps FOCUS Cleveland offer service that restores dignity, transforms lives, and builds community."

We are thankful for this partnership and its impact on our ministry every day. ☦️

Monday was filled with good food, laughter, and community at our Memorial Day picnic! 🇺🇸💙

Our residents, staff, volunteers, and guests shared a meal and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of fellowship and community together. In addition to lunch, each guest also received a drawstring backpack filled with hygiene items and encouraging gifts, a small reminder that they are valued and cared for.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to gather, celebrate, and continue building community through simple moments of fellowship and hospitality. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special! 🙌