Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries - Diocese of Cleveland

11/28/2025

Remember while you're grabbing those Black Friday deals! Your donation will help us in our 60th anniversary celebrations next year! 60 years is a long time, and we are excited to share with you all year long!

https://www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/DSM or see link in bio

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from Disability Services & Ministries

Upcoming Events...

Tuesday, Dec. 2 - consider donating to celebrating 60 years of Disability Services & Ministries in 2026 - https://www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/DSM or see link in bio

Saturday, Dec. 6 - 40th Annual Journey to Bethlehem at 11:30 am at St. John Bosco (6480 Pearl Rd. Parma) Contact megan.bonilla@ccdocle.org for more info

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Here is a to the early 90's! Marilyn, Jim, Nun, Mary and Dennis - what a crew! We were thankful then and we are thankful now for our families, friends and supporters since 1966.

Help us celebrate 60 years in 2026 by supporting on , Dec. 2. Funds raised will support special community outings and events. And we will then have a big celebration inviting all of you!

https://www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/DSM or see link in bio

11/26/2025

is almost here and we are asking for your support! Help us raise funds to celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026!

Give early or Give on www.wegivecatholic.org or see link in bio

11/25/2025

We are just 1 week away from This is Mary and she is excited to share with you how your donation will be used!!

Early Giving is going on now! Or you can join us live on to make your donation! https://www.wegivecatholic.org/organization/DSM or see link in bio

11/24/2025

🍁✨ Friendsgiving at Saturday Program! ✨🍁

This past Saturday we had a joyful Friendsgiving celebration with participants, families, and special guests!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, staff, and families for making it another truly wonderful year. A special thanks to St. Augustine Parish for hosting us this year!

We are so grateful for our Saturday Program community at Catholic Charities! 🧡🦃🍂

11/21/2025

We are two weeks away from Journey to Bethlehem!! We hope you join us for a beautiful day of celebration and community. See the attached flyer below on how to RSVP.

Don't miss this year's milestone celebration- where faith, family, and tradition meet. Join us for the 40th Annual Journey to Bethlehem!

Please RSVP with Megan Bonilla at megan.bonilla@ccdocle.org or call (216) 672-1515

11/18/2025

Inclusion at work! Great job Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

We’re thrilled by the incredible response to our sensory bags - thank you for all the support, excitement, and shares!

Originally created for our very first Flight School event, these bags were thoughtfully designed to support travelers of all ages with sensory needs - including those who experience pre-flight anxiety, autism, or other sensory sensitivities. While we didn’t expect them to take off online (pun intended), we’re so grateful they did!

These sensory bags are part of our broader Hopkins Hospitality initiative, which aims to make travel more welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for everyone.

In addition to the bags, we also offer noise-reducing ear muffs (not Bluetooth headphones) in both adult and child sizes, available upon request.

If you or someone you’re traveling with has a hidden disability - such as anxiety, autism, or a chronic condition, we encourage you to pick up a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard offered at the same locations. Wearing this lanyard signals to airport staff that you may need a little extra time or support during your journey.

Sensory bags and sunflower lanyards are available at:

📍 Central Information Desk – Ticketing Level
📍 Welcome Information Desk – Baggage Claim Level

Learn more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program here: https://www.clevelandairport.com/airport/hopkins-hospitality/hidden-disabilities-sunflower-program and our Hopkins Hospitality initiative here https://www.clevelandairport.com/airport/hopkins-hospitality.

Happy travels! ✨

11/18/2025

Working outside the office today - getting things done. We Give Catholic - Coming Soon!! Dec 2!

11/14/2025

Over the past year DSM participant and volunteer, Michael, has worked very hard peeling and sorting all of our old crayons from MANY years of use at Camp Happiness! 🖍️☀️🖍️

Currently volunteer (& retired art teacher) Mrs. Mailey, is melting down the crayons to make recycled easy-grip crayons that we will hand out at our Journey to Bethlehem Mass on December 6th! 🎄🎁 🎨

Shout out to staff member Gerry who works closely with Michael! Its a team effort! 🤩

11/13/2025

Such sad news to share. Our former CEO and more importantly, friend to Disability Services & Ministries, Pat Gareau has passed away. We will miss him terribly and send our love and prayers to his wife Maureen and their family. Safe Home Pat.

Catholic Charities, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, is mourning the loss of our dear friend and colleague, former CEO Patrick Gareau. Pat retired at the beginning of 2025 after 14 years as President and CEO of this organization, and 17 years as President and CEO of St. Augustine Health Ministries.

We share our deepest condolences with his wife, Maureen, and his children and grandchildren, who he loved dearly.

“Catholic Charities is a better place for the care and leadership Pat gave to us all for over 30 years,” said current President & CEO Jim Mullen. “He will be deeply missed by many of us.”

We offer prayers of comfort and gratitude to everyone in Pat’s community as we share in grief together. Please feel welcome to share memories or reflections in the comments.