A Community of Care—Why the Center for Respite Care Needs You Now

The Center for Respite Care’s 2025 Transformation Awards, supported by Local 12, Movers & Makers and The Cincinnati Business Courier, are more than just a celebration. They’re a call to action.

This year’s honorees remind us that real change happens when people put their beliefs into motion. They don’t just care about the vulnerable—they act.

Mike Moroski, executive director of the Hamilton County Human Services Chamber, is one of them. He’s been called Cincinnati’s Best Local Activist. From advocating for equity during his time on the Cincinnati Public Schools Board to championing social justice, Mike embodies the kind of commitment our region needs.

Faith institutions also play a vital role. Sycamore Presbyterian Church is a place where words like “compassion” and “service” aren’t just preached—they’re practiced. Their community outreach reflects Christ’s teachings and touches lives far beyond their congregation.

And few legacies shine brighter than that of the late Rev. John Suguitan of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Pastor John’s decades of ministry were spent walking alongside Cincinnati’s homeless, offering support, spiritual guidance, and human dignity. His work continues today through programs like The Bridge Ministry. 

Then there’s Wright Management—a small but mighty organization doing the “Wright” thing by helping the homeless find permanent housing. Their collaboration with the Center ensures that clients have not only a place to recover, but a place to call home.

These honorees support the Center for Respite Care’s mission. The Center seeks your help to keep that mission alive—whether through financial support, volunteerism or in-kind contributions.

For over 22 years, the Center for Respite Care has been the only organization in Hamilton County providing medical recuperative care for adults experiencing homelessness. With a 20-bed facility, they deliver more than 6,000 bed nights and 146,000 hours of service every year. This is about stability, dignity and a path forward. Seventy percent of clients transition to stable housing after discharge.

The cost of care, staff, and services grows with every passing year. The Center receives support from government agencies, foundations and generous individuals. 

That’s where you come in.

By donating to the Center for Respite Care, you become part of a powerful story of healing and hope. Your contribution helps someone recover from illness in a safe space. It helps someone move from a hospital bed to stable housing. It helps people rediscover their dignity.

Visit the Center for Respite Care’s website and donate today. Help us continue the work of healing, housing, and hope.

Because transformation begins with you. Please visit www.centerforrespitecare.org

This content provided and sponsored by The Center for Respite Care.