Address
430 Pittston Ave. Scranton, Pa. 18505Phone
570-342-1342Hours
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and some evening hours available.Contact
Krista Somers Executive Director Sr. Susan Hadzima, IHM Program Director Sr. Kathleen Smith, RSM Mission Coordinator Jenny Blanchard Development CoordinatorDescription
DESCRIPTION: The mission of the Catherine McAuley Center is to meet the housing needs of women. In particular, we provide temporary shelter for women and children in crisis and assist women to obtain safe, affordable, permanent housing. Our individualized case management provides women support services leading to self-reliance and links individuals and families to community resources not supplied by the center. Individuals and organizations are invited for tours of the Catherine McAuley Center and our facilities. The Center serves as a host site for membership meetings of local school groups, as well as civic and business associations that are interested in learning more about our programs and services. The Center seeks to promote active community involvement through volunteerism, contributions, and participation in special events. Volunteers are an essential part of the Catherine McAuley Center’s operations. They assist in many areas and help to support and sustain the mission of the Center. Volunteers perform a wide range of services at both the Catherine McAuley Center administrative office in Scranton and at our shelters/transitional housing sites. Examples of services include child care; clean-up and maintenance; raking, weeding, and landscaping; painting and basic home repairs; general office work; answering and referring phone inquiries; food pantry and furniture bank; and moving and transportation. Many volunteer groups conduct donation drives to collect needed items on our wish list. The Catherine McAuley Center hosts special events for the homeless women and children we serve in celebration of holidays throughout the year. Examples include a Halloween/Fall Festival; Christmas Party; Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration; and a Mother’s Day Tea. A particular volunteer group may select one of these events and help to coordinate associated activities and refreshments. Volunteer assignments are made without regard to race, religion, or gender. Volunteers who are handicapped or who have special needs can be placed in an appropriate setting. Student volunteers are accepted on the same basis as adults. However, individuals or groups of volunteers under age 18 need the permission of a parent or guardian to apply. Volunteers who work with children on an ongoing basis will be required to obtain a Child Abuse Clearance and References. This is site is on the COLTS bus route Minooka/Montage #99E-Mail Catherine McAuley Center
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