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July 26, 2010
Four New Members Join Sisters of Charity Foundation Board
The Reverend Abraham D. Allende, Sister Evelyn Flowers, Robyn N. Gordon and Felton Thomas, Jr. will be joining the Sisters of Charity Board in September.
The Four new directors have diverse and unique backgrounds.
Rev. Allende, pastor at The Lutheran Church of the Covenant in Maple Heights, spent six years as a community relations director of the Cleveland Indians. He also had a long career at Cleveland radio and television stations and previously taught Spanish and French in Akron schools. He was ordained a minister in 2003.
Sr. Flowers, volunteer coordinator for environmental issues for the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, has worked in Greater Cleveland area schools as music directors, and holds masters degrees in Spanish and Music Education. She is also a board certified music therapist.
Ms. Gordon is the director of Center operations directorate at NASA Glenn Research Center where she oversees institutional functions, including the offices of human capital management, protective services, protocol and legislative affairs and procurement and external programs division. Previously, Ms. Gordon was assistant human resources director at the Cuyahoga County Public Library. She has a Master's of Business Administration degree and also completed the senior executive fellows program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Mr. Thomas took over as director of the Cleveland Public Library in 2009 and is working on a Ph.D. in the information profession program at Simmons College in Boston. Before coming to Cleveland, Mr. Thomas spent more than 20 years at libraries in the state of Nevada. The Las Vegas native holds a master's degree in library and information science from the University of Hawaii.
"We are delighted that these individuals are joining our Board, as their expertise and perspectives in literacy, science and technology, community engagement and in environmental issues will support our mission and advance our work," said Susanna h. Krey, president of the foundation.
Three members', Sr. Marian Durkin, Jane E. Fumich and Randell McShepard, terms have expired and they will be leaving the board in September.
AUGUST 14, 2009
Sisters of Charity Foundation Expands Its Investments to Reduce Family Homelessness and Regional Disparities
Grant Awards for the First Half of 2009 Total $762,499
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland announced eight new grants to expand its work to improve health literacy across the Greater Cleveland area. Significant funding was also invested in continuing efforts to reduce homelessness through permanent supportive housing and the Housing First model the Foundation helped to introduce to northeast Ohio eight years ago. Grantmaking through the first half of 2009 totals $762,499.
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AUGUST 14, 2009
Two New Members Join Sisters of Charity Foundation Board of Directors
Chair Daniel J. Flannery, Ph.D.announced that the Board of Directors for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has added two new members -- Tari S. Rivera, President of Regency Construction Services, Inc. and Dick Russ, Managing Editor at WKYC-TV 3.
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JANUARY 23, 2009
Sisters of Charity Foundation Announces Final 2008 Grants Totaling More than $1 Million to Address Causes and Consequences of Poverty
Grant Awards for Third & Fourth Quarters of 2008 Total $1,140,908
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland concluded its 2008 grantmaking with awards totaling $1,140,908, reaffirming its commitment to address causes and consequences of poverty. More than half of that amount—$664,249—was earmarked for programs in the Foundation’s four focus areas: Supportive Housing, Health Disparities, Education Disparities and Religious Communities.
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November 24, 2008Daniel J. Flannery, Ph.D. Elected Chair, Board of Directors for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland
New Board Member Pauline M. Seitz, Director of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has announced the election of new Board officers, including Chair Daniel J. Flannery, Ph.D., Professor of Justice Studies and Director of the Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence at Kent State University. The officers are eligible for two one-year terms.
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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.
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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.
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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…