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Family Is Forever: 2017 Chris Ball Award
Written on January 4, 2018 at 4:29 pm, by John Karasinski
A half-melted snowman greets visitors to the home of Kevin and Susan Mayes. Built by their 12 year-old son Ben and his 3 year-old brother Jase, it symbolizes the joy…
19 Community Events Raised Over $45,000 for St. Vincent Catholic Charities!
Written on July 13, 2017 at 2:12 pm, by Madison Banks
The feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself is one of the best feelings in the world. Every year, there are a multitude of events within the Greater…
In the Rooms Where Life Happens
Written on December 20, 2016 at 7:38 pm, by Emily Pohl
In our Service Center are comfortable spaces for children to spend time with their birth parents. These visitation rooms provide a gathering place for children and families who seek guidance…
Golf and Heroes of Adoption
Written on September 1, 2016 at 4:31 pm, by Emily Pohl
Golf! Golf! It’s time for golf! For 15 years The Wendy’s Charity Golf classic has raised over $1.3 million for adoption programs in Michigan and northern Ohio with the help…
Remembering History
Written on August 31, 2016 at 7:05 pm, by Emily Pohl
REMEMBERING HISTORY – A LETTER FROM THE CEO History is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul. Lord Acton Dear Friends and Supporters, It is…
Adoption Creates Unusual Friendships
Written on August 25, 2016 at 1:43 pm, by Emily Pohl
In nearly 70 years of service, St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) has seen how adoption creates friendship. This particular story spans 25 years and counting. Woven through this story is extraordinary…
The Lengths We’ll Go
Written on August 18, 2016 at 4:48 pm, by Emily Pohl
Have you ever questioned the lengths we’ll go for the kids we care for? Meet Whitney, our Adoption Recruiter who spends her time at St. Vincent Catholic Charities managing the…
Preparing Child Welfare Professionals
Written on June 20, 2016 at 1:07 pm, by Kimberly Al-Shatel
I have held numerous roles within the St. Vincent Catholic Charities Child Welfare program, where I have witnessed the field change drastically over the past few years. In such a fluid…
The Day He Called Me Mom
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:56 pm, by Kimberly Al-Shatel
“I was standing at the kitchen sink when the younger one of my middles got my attention (we called them that because I have one son from my first marriage…
A Grandfather’s Story of Foster Care and Adoption
Written on December 3, 2015 at 4:10 pm, by admin
By Jim Kurt (St. Vincent Catholic Charities Board Member and Volunteer) This is my grandfather’s story of foster care and adoption. Being a grandparent is one of the most amazing experiences…