By Sharon O’Flaherty
A study published a few years ago in the Journal of Happiness Studies (yes, there is such a thing!) examined data from 70,000 people over an 18 year period regarding volunteering habits, mental health, distress and functioning in every day life. The conclusion was that not only does volunteering make us happier- it can also improve our mental health over time.
...By Stane Kuhar
Janez would not live to see three months. He was born in a displaced camp in southern Austria, son of fleeing Slovenian immigrants from the ravages of a civil and world war that had been raging his home country for over five years. His problem? There was not enough of a “new medicine” that could save his life after he had been born in a small wooden building. The young doctor told the mother that the “new” medicine, penicillin, was not available to treat her new born child.
...By Sharon O’Flaherty
Joseph House is 7,519 miles from Kathmandu, Nepal. On a quiet summer morning, I and a few of my colleagues sort through and hang some of the newly donated clothes in our clothing bank. We catch up on family news and current events while anticipating the arrival of the refugees, who are coming to Joseph House for some basic needs- clothing and shoes.
...On July 6, 2022, Joseph House participated in a bike giveaway for refugee children. 66 refurbished bicycles were matched with very happy kids!
...On May 22, 2022, two hundred guests gathered at the St. Vitus Parish Hall to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Joseph House of Cleveland.
...Joseph House’s new initiative to provide bicycles for Afghan refugees was recently featured in the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Metro Section.
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