OUTREACH PROJECTS
See Social Concerns Ministry for more of our programs
Happening Now
Habitat Walk-Run-Mosey
Celebrate affordable home ownership by joining us to walk, run, or mosey at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Edgewater Park. We will gather in fellowship and solidarity that everyone deserves a place to call home. Together, we can enjoy the lake breeze, have a cup of coffee, eat a donut, and go for a stroll.
Pope Leo Village Build
through Habitat for Humanity
Saint Raphael has partnered with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity again for 2026! This year we have helped with the building of 15 affordable homes on Elwell Avenue. This project has been named Pope Leo Village and is inspired by Pope Leo’s devotion to serving others. For volunteers, especially youth and young adults, this is a chance to live that out: to show up, use your hands in a meaningful way, and be part of something that will still be standing long after the volunteer day ends. Learn more
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign-up with these links for On-Site work days
August 1, 2026 | 9am-3pm | 16+
Rock the Block - yard clean up, planting & mowing with residents
November 12, 2026 | 9am-12pm | 14+
Rake-a -thon - bring a rake & gloves
Minors must be accompanied by an active guardian!
If rolling-up your sleeves on a work-site isn’t your thing you can support Pope Leo Village in other ways!
Learn more
Learn more:
Pope Leo Village webpage (everything in one place!)
Questions? Tom Pussel tpussel@saintraphaelparish.com
Past Projects
2025 Habitat for Humanity
Saint Raphael partnered with Habitat for Humanity for a Faith Build that banded together several congregations to build a home in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
During
Lent 2024 we raised the funds, built thirty beds, and delivered bunks to families in the Greater Cleveland area.
Local News Story
Another build took place on January 25, 2025! We built 35+ beds and had 50+ volunteer helpers. Special thank you to the Travis Manion Wounded Warrior Project and F3 (Faith, Fitness, and Fellowship) for their generous partnership on this project.
The parishioners of Saint Raphael are committed to serving the Greater Cleveland area. For a listing of all our annual projects visit Social Concerns Ministry.
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. (John 13:34)
