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Catholic Charities reports $176,200 in renovations and new programs at Saint Martin de Porres after county capacity grant
Summary
Catholic Charities told the county Health, Human Services & Aging Committee that ARPA capacity funding helped Saint Martin de Porres Family Center complete facility renovations, hire development and communications staff and launch program expansions including scholarships, emergency assistance and a proposed job-training hub.
Catholic Charities representatives told the Cuyahoga County Health, Human Services & Aging Committee that county capacity funding for a strategic plan helped Saint Martin de Porres Family Center expand services, complete building renovations and attract new donors.
Kearnyce McKenzie, agency director for Catholic Charities Corporation, said the county-funded strategic-planning work and subsequent capacity dollars supported consulting, new development and communications staff, facility upgrades and program growth. "This wasn't just a plan," McKenzie said. "It was a living roadmap that actively drives our growth and decision making."
McKenzie said renovations completed in 2024 include senior-services restrooms finished in June 2024 at a reported cost of $176,200…
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