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Social workers ‘fierce, savvy’ advocates of human dignity
As National Social Worker Month wraps up, archdiocesan professionals reflect on what it takes to do one of the toughest -- and most important -- jobs.
Adults with autism, caregivers receive vaccines at archdiocesan clinic
One thousand first doses of Moderna shots were administered at March 27 outreach organized by Catholic Social Services and the Eagles Autism Foundation, bringing "relief and peace of mind" to an underserved community.
Religious sister helps troubled teens see ‘they are God’s children’
For some 30 years, Sister of St. Joseph Jean Santarone has counseled youth at a Catholic Social Services residence, opening their minds and hearts to "dreams that can come true."
Seniors feel ‘free at last’ thanks to vaccination clinic
Dozens of older adults received their first COVID jabs at a March 10 event hosted by Catholic Housing and Community Services in South Philadelphia.
Emergency fund for food pantries more needed than ever, say aid workers
With COVID at the one-year mark, the Catholic Foundation of Philadelphia has disbursed over $280,000 to archdiocesan hunger relief sites, where more families are seeking help each day.
Webinar explores ‘prophetic mission’ of St. Katharine Drexel
Catholic Social Services will host a March 4 presentation exploring the Philadelphia saint's service to Black and Native American communities, a legacy that remains a "call to charity and justice."
Frontline workers, clients welcome COVID vaccine with ‘tears of joy’
Staff and residents at Divine Providence Village began receiving the first doses of the Moderna inoculation, marking a moment of relief "10 months in the making."
Social worker finds riches in serving others ‘from womb to tomb’
In her 45 years with archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, Kathy Nelson has worked with clients of all ages, and the rewards have "come back a hundredfold."
Delco parish delivers early Christmas to care center
St. John Chrysostom in Wallingford gifted residents and staff of the archdiocesan Divine Providence Village with pajamas, handmade scarves and cards, as part of a wide-ranging holiday outreach.
Donors stock diaper pantry for Bucks County babies
Catholic Social Services' Levittown center recently received much-needed support for its diaper pantry, thanks to St. Andrew School in Newtown and the Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund.