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The Bucks County Family Service Center will serve as a “Stuff the Bus” collection site. This year, the initiative aims to assist local families with children in need as well as those impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  Families with infants and children living in Northeast Philadelphia are receiving ongoing assistance in the face of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic thanks to an initiative newly launched at the Northeast Family Service Center (NEFSC), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS). This program, affectionately called “Clothing Cuties,” aims to assist families experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic by providing essential infant and children’s clothing. This relief effort is especially critical during these challenging times. Parents and guardians impacted by the virus recently voiced concerns to NEFSC staff that their children were growing out of their clothes and that they were unable to purchase new ones as a result of financial hardship and the ongoing closure of retail stores. Ms. Allison Kane, Parent Educator at NEFSC said, “The team at Catholic Social Services’ Northeast Family Service Center has united together and have

Catholic Human Services is the largest faith-based human services provider in Southeastern Pennsylvania and benefits more than 300,000 individuals of all faiths annually.

 Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy is a PHLpreK and Keystone Stars 4 program that provides full-service, early childhood education to children between the ages of three and five

Catholic Social Services’ Family Service Centers and Out-of-School Time Programs across the region are continuing to keep clients and children virtually engaged, connected, and supported amid the public health crisis facing our nation.

The funds will enable DPV to purchase art supplies, physical fitness items, and sensory materials which will benefit residents participating in its Alternative Day Program located on campus.

The awarded funds will benefit three vital service areas operated by CSS critically impacted by the virus.

Families with infants and young children in North Philadelphia who benefit from Casa Del Carmen Family Service Center, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), are receiving ongoing assistance in the face of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic thanks to a recent donation of approximately 3,500 diapers and other infant essentials from Lighthouse Family Center located in Kensington. Members of Lighthouse Family Center recently held a diaper drive to support Casa del Carmen Family Service Center and aid in COVID-19 relief efforts.  All donated items will be distributed to those in need within the local community who have been impacted by the pandemic. Items include diapers, baby wipes, formula, baby food, and other essentials. Ms. Camille Crane, Administrator at Casa Del Carmen Family Service Center said, “We are so grateful to the Lighthouse Family Center for their kind and generous donation to Casa del Carmen Family

This week marks National Volunteer Week! Thank you to the dedicated men, women, and children who readily give of their time and talent as volunteers and supporters of the programs of Catholic Human Services (CHS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

From April 13th - May 29th, SJH will receive nearly 700 pre-packaged meals each week donated from Wawa via the Step Up to the Plate Initiative. The meals will be distributed during SJH’s daily lunch service.