Catholic Social Services

      of the Diocese of Scranton                                           Greater Hazleton Office

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~ ~ ~ Welcome to Catholic Social Services long considered to be one of the region's premier nonprofit organizations. Catholic Social Services is a member agency of The United Way of Greater Hazleton, Pennsylvania and Catholic Charities USA.  From humble beginnings in 1939 on Broad Street above the Guild Studio up to today, thousands of individuals and families have been affected by service through this agency. We are determined to stay focused on our mission, a mission of hope based on love of God through service to our neighbor, as the organization that has been responding to the needs of the Greater Hazleton community faithfully for over 60 years.	Catholic Social Services staff (most of us!) taken at Appreciation Reception ******************************** 2009 Century Club Campaign has ended! Thanks to all who contributed! The Century Club campaign is the unique annual membership campaign soliciting support for the programs of Catholic Social Services. This is the 27th Century Club campaign since its inception in 1982.  CSS also receives support from the Greater Hazleton United Way. Neil Oberto, Executive Director of Catholic Social Services, noted  that in a sense, CSS is a living, vital entity which cannot remain  static in its programs and services, but must remain sensitive to and responsive to emerging needs as times change and so also the   stresses on families and individuals change as well.  For this reason, the Century Club is an essential part of providing   the means to serve, Oberto stated, adding that all funds derived from   membership in the Century Club remain in the community. Membership in the Century Club may be at any level or one may choose among the following designations: Platinum - $1,000; Diamond - $750; Angel - $500; Gold - $300; Silver - $250;       Century - $100.  All contributions are tax deductible and may be designated as a memorial or in honor of a friend and loved one. For more information or for a pledge sheet, please call the office    (570 455-1521) and speak to one of our wonderful front desk staff.
Thank you to all who have supported us! Supporting Life, Offering Hope, Providing Opportunity   for those less fortunate with the necessities of life — food, shelter and clothing.       residents of Northeast PA with essential humanitarian programs.      issues of fear, hatred and prejudice through the teachings of Christ and the social doctrine of the Catholic Church.       Philosophy of the agency -- to recognize and maintain the dignity and worth of each individual and to offer each person who comes for help the opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential.  Catholic Social Services offers a wide variety of programs and services to assist members of every age group.  On behalf of Catholic Social Services and our staff, we would like to extend a personal invitation to you to browse our website to view our many services and learn about our organization first hand.   Visit Our Diocesan Agency Website for ALL Programs Offered by Catholic Social Services www.cssdioceseofscranton.org
	Click above to view photos from our agency's various functions and events!
Diocese of Scranton Mission Statement:   “We the Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Scranton, in union with our Holy Father, the Pope, are called through baptism to share in the mission which Jesus Christ has entrusted to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church . Priests, deacons, religious and laity, under the leadership of our Bishop, cooperate to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the teaching of the Church to celebrate the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, for the salvation of all, and to witness by grace to the Kingdom of God so as to promote a culture of life, justice and peace.”     Catholic Social Services is a proud member agency of: (Click on Logo for Link)     Catholic Charities USA          The United Way of Greater Hazleton     The Diocese of Scranton                              http://www.dioceseofscranton.org   The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption  and Permanency Network     You are visitor number:

Catholic Social Services - 214 W. Walnut Street - Hazleton - PA - 18201  ♦  Phone: 570-455-1521  ♦   Fax:  570-455-2707
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