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Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
CSS programs serve families, children, and individuals with special needs in the 5-county Philadelphia metropolitan region. Community-based services
include family strengthening, pregnancy and parenting programs, benefit enrollment, immigrant legal assistance, early childhood education,
food/clothing, rent and utility assistance. Homeless veterans and their families are housed and provided supportive services. Shelters serve homeless
men and women, including those battling addiction and mental illness or who are medically fragile. Afterschool programs provide academic and cultural
enrichment for children living in neighborhoods challenged by poverty and violence. Social workers provide case management in family ser... Read more
include family strengthening, pregnancy and parenting programs, benefit enrollment, immigrant legal assistance, early childhood education,
food/clothing, rent and utility assistance. Homeless veterans and their families are housed and provided supportive services. Shelters serve homeless
men and women, including those battling addiction and mental illness or who are medically fragile. Afterschool programs provide academic and cultural
enrichment for children living in neighborhoods challenged by poverty and violence. Social workers provide case management in family ser... Read more
Purpose
Providing Help and Creating Hope
Vision
Catholic Social Services exists to transform lives and bring about a just and compassionate society where every individual is valued, families are healthy
and strong, and communities are united in their commitment to the good of all. We envision a world touched by God’s mercy: where poverty and need
are alleviated, and all people share justly in the blessings of creation.
and strong, and communities are united in their commitment to the good of all. We envision a world touched by God’s mercy: where poverty and need
are alleviated, and all people share justly in the blessings of creation.
Mission
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues the work of Jesus by affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families,
and communities.
and communities.
Additional Culture Details
The Catholic Church’s long-standing tradition of charitable works in this region is rooted in the dedicated work of priests, religious sisters and brothers,
and faithful laity who founded many of the social services programs that comprise CSS today. Their efforts and the inspiration they derived from their
faith now impels us to serve others as they did, with genuine and heartfelt concern. We share their belief that love for God is made real an... Read more
and faithful laity who founded many of the social services programs that comprise CSS today. Their efforts and the inspiration they derived from their
faith now impels us to serve others as they did, with genuine and heartfelt concern. We share their belief that love for God is made real an... Read more
Values
- Compassion
- Genuine care and heartfelt concern for those we serve