Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA -- Humanitarian Award from Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio honored Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA, president and CEO of the Sisters of Charity Health System, with its 58th Annual Humanitarian Award at an event December 4, 2012, in Cleveland. The Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals and corporations of outstanding dedication and community service. Selected by the Diversity Center, each recipient has contributed to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in Northeast Ohio. "The Diversity Center is dedicated to building communities where all are connected, respected and valued. This vision is truly aligned with the healing mission of the Sisters of Charity Health System to serve all of God #39;s people," said Sr. Judith Ann. "I am so very grateful and humbled to be honored with the Humanitarian Award." Sr. Judith Ann accepted the award on behalf of the Sisters of Charity Health System, which is the parent organization of five acute care Catholic hospitals, three grantmaking foundations, two assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and six health and human service outreach organizations in Ohio and South Carolina. She also accepted the award on behalf the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, the sponsoring congregation of the health system and its ministries. In her remarks, Sr. Judith Ann noted the sisters #39; legacy of service to build a strong community and a just society, which began in 1851 when the first Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine came to Cleveland from France and ...From:SOChealthsystemViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:33More inNonprofits Activism

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