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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 service centers and school settings.
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.
Mission
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues the work of Jesus by affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, 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 and concrete through the manner in which we care for our brothers and sisters in need. This rich legacy of faith-based service continues today through the dedicated service of our staff, comprised of both Catholics and people from a variety of faith traditions who share our mission, visions and core values. Together we embrace our mission of meeting human needs in a way that expresses the unconditional love of God for all his children. The rich diversity of faith, race, and ethnicity among us is a visible sign reminding us that in God’s vision for humanity “everyone has a place at the table,” (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2002).
Values
- Compassion
- Genuine care and heartfelt concern for those we serve
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