Matthew 25 Collection

Installed December 2021

Located on Washington Ave. just across the Superior Bridge on the near west side of downtown Cleveland, Saint Malachi Parish is a part of the Catholic Diocese. Their mission states they are Eucharistic People, United in Prayer, Welcoming to All andServing the Poor.

St. Malachi Parish has historically been providing services to the homeless for decades. St. Malachi’s Back Door Ministry serves meals to the community Monday through Saturday. Malachi Center was started by the Parish but is an independent non-profit located on Superior Viaduct behind the Church. Malachi Center provides community and family resources and operates an after-school program and a shower program for the homeless.

Homeless Jesus depicts the basic need for shelter and raises awareness of the homeless population in our community who are in need of care and compassion.

Installed December 2021

Located on West 25th Street in Ohio City, Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital’s mission is caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve. Originally known as the Fairview/Lutheran Foundation, Community West Foundation has been supporting these Cleveland Clinic hospitals as well as many community non-profit agencies through grant making since 1997. Our partnership includes managing funds, campaigns and events to support programs and services they provide to both employees and patients.

When I Was Sick is representative of not just physical illness. This powerful piece shows the many ways illness can affect people including mental health, addiction , disability and abuse.

Installed July 2021

Located on Fulton Road, Bridge CLE (formerly known as Family Ministry Center) is fostering connections to help the city flourish. They facilitate relationship building and cooperative action between people who are separated by social obstacles. A ministry of Bay Presbyterian Church, Bridge CLE is building bridges between people with different ethnic and racial identities, the city and the suburbs, resourced and under-resourced people, and people of faith and people of good will.When I Was In Prison portrays the loneliness of people who are incarcerated and the struggles they face upon reentry into society. Bridge CLE’s westside campus houses two charter schools, two churches and Community Service Alliance which provides transitional housing to formerly incarcerated men.

Installed June 2022

Re:Source Cleveland (formerly The Refugee Response) empowers resettled families to grow roots, supporting them in becoming engaged, self-sufficient and contributing members of their new communities. They believe that kindness is transformative and they keep this belief at the heart of all they do. Their work recognizes the dignity of all those they serve and they seek to create hope that this new place can be called home.

When I Was a Stranger urges us to understand the difficulty immigrants face when entering a new country. Newcomers need compassion, acceptance and patience. Community West Foundation has been a long-time supporter of Re:Source Cleveland, an organization on the forefront of helping people from all over the world acclimate to Cleveland as their new home. Their headquarters is located on the campus of Urban Community School.

Installed April 2022

Malachi House, created out of a Christian sense of ministry, serves persons who are terminally ill, without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin and without cost to the resident or family. This home ministers to individuals who need an available caregiver, who have limited or no financial resources and are in need of special home care in the final stages of life. Their trained staff and volunteers provide spiritual, emotional, and physical support with the assistance of a hospice team.

When I Was Naked illustrates the vulnerability of the poor and those who live without their basic needs being met. Community West Foundation has been a long-time supporter of Malachi House’s work to care for homeless individuals who are terminally ill.

Previously installed

Located in downtown Cleveland, Old Stone Church occupies the oldest building on Public Square and has played a pivotal role in Cleveland’s ongoing evolution. Their mission is Loving Christ, Serving City – spiritually, culturally, socially – since 1820.

“The congregation of Old Stone Church has been very proud to be the home of “When I Was Hungry & Thirsty” by Timothy Schmalz since 2018. The beautiful sculpture that is promptly displayed on our front steps helps bring to light our mission of helping those that need a helping hand in the heart of Downtown Cleveland. Old Stone Church is very proud to be apart of the Matthew 25 city-wide project to bring the other four sculptures to our beautiful city.”- Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald-Interim Senior Pastor, Old Stone Church.

When I Was Hungry and Thirsty portrays the desperation and hopelessness that those who are starving experience.