News & Updates

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

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.

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.

Children and youth living in Northeast Philadelphia who are in need of healthy and nutritious meals are receiving ongoing assistance in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a partnership between two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Nutritional Development Services (NDS). The Northeast Family Service Center (NEFSC), a ministry of CSS, will serve as an NDS sponsored feeding site for children. Free meals will be distributed beginning Monday, April 20 and continue every Monday and Wednesday. Monday, April 20, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Northeast Family Service Center 7340 Jackson Street Philadelphia, PA 19136 Families in need can receive up to three meals per child while supplies last and children do not need to be present in order to receive the meals. The site will feature a “grab and go” delivery system. Throughout the region, NDS has partnered with more than 45

The grants will support on-going efforts to provide emergency assistance and critical support to individuals, seniors, families, and children in need in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Housing and Community Services (CHCS) and Catholic Social Services (CSS), are pleased to announce that they have received a combined total of nearly $115,000 in grant allocations from The PHL COVID-19 Fund. These funds will ensure that critical resources remain available for those in our community impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CHCS, a leading provider of senior living services throughout the region, received a grant in the amount of $40,000. Funds will be used to support the needs of older adults throughout the Greater Philadelphia area with modes of support including food and food related resources, as well as rent, mortgage, and utility bill assistance. CHCS continues to operate “grab-and-go” food distribution sites

Children and youth living in North Philadelphia who are in need of healthy and nutritious meals are receiving ongoing assistance in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a partnership between two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Nutritional Development Services (NDS). Casa Del Carmen Family Service Center, a ministry of CSS, will serve as an NDS sponsored feeding site for children. Free meals will be distributed beginning Monday, April 6 and continue every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Monday, April 6, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Casa del Carmen Family Service Center 4400 North Reese Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Families in need can receive up to three meals per child and children do not need to be present in order to receive the meals. The site will feature a “grab and go” delivery system. Throughout the region, NDS has partnered with more than

The initiative seeks to raise $30,000 by April 3rd to help Saint John’s Hospice provide additional support, resources, and expanded services to homeless men impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services will continue to operate essential services and provide additional support to those impacted by the Coronavirus. In doing so it will respect and follow all directives and guidelines provided by government and health department officials. Individuals, families, and children impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in need of emergency assistance will receive critical support and resources from two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Nutritional Development Services (NDS). Family Service Centers, part of the Community-Based Services Division of CSS, will continue to provide emergency food and diaper assistance to those in need and as well as those impacted by coronavirus. Seven such centers are located throughout the five-county metropolitan area and are the first point of contact for individuals, families, and parishes when they seek assistance from CSS. Ms. Amy Stoner, Director of CSS Community Based and

Inspired by Saint John Neumann’s compassion for the poor, this annual initiative is based on the real life example of Saint John Neumann offering those in need the shoes off his feet. Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), is hosting its annual Saint John Neumann Boot Drive to benefit men experiencing homelessness. SJH, part of the Housing and Homeless Services Division of CSS, provides crucial, life-sustaining services with dignity, respect and compassion to homeless men in Philadelphia. This annual boot drive enables SJH to purchase basic necessities for men in need. Robert, a former SJH resident said, “These new boots are the greatest gift I have ever received. The Saint John Neumann Boot Drive allowed me to get through a rough winter with a pair of warm, sturdy, and reliable boots. They are just what I needed.” Those interested in

In October 2019, Casa Del Carmen was awarded a $35,000 grant from Thomas Jefferson University and the Philadelphia Collaborative for Health Equity (P-CHE) to fund this initiative. Families and individuals who benefit from Casa Del Carmen Family Service Center, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will receive a boost thanks to a new initiative that will address the health and social needs of the Latino Community living in North Philadelphia. The program, Recupera Su Felicidad (Recover Your Happiness), was made possible through a grant from Thomas Jefferson University and the Philadelphia Collaborative for Health Equity (P-CHE). It seeks to improve access to quality mental health services through information, referral services, and educational workshops at Casa Del Carmen and neighboring Catholic parishes. Ms. Camille Crane, MA, Administrator at Casa Del Carmen Family Service Center said, “This initiative will help address the upstream factors contributing to