Mission Statement:

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Catholic Social Services, serving the Greater Hazleton Area, operates under the guidance of the Bishop of Scranton and is committed to fulfilling the social teachings of Jesus Christ in accordance with Catholic tradition and values.  Founded in this Gospel spirit of love and justice, Catholic Social Services addresses various needs of all people.
Through comprehensive and flexible programming, Catholic Social Services assists in strengthening family life and in helping individuals to reach their full potential. Aware of and sensitive to community changes, emerging needs, and resource challenges, Catholic Social Services continues its role as advocate, promoting a spirit of collaboration and responding with appropriate action on behalf of those who are limited in power, voice, and access.
Our Philosophy The philosophy of the agency is 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. ٭ ٭ ٭
	Did you know that in 2007?...
Working to reduce and eliminate poverty, support families and empower our community, Catholic Social Services has provided support and created hope for 4087 families (unduplicated) regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds in the first 10 months of 2007.  The following is a breakdown of services provided throughout the Greater Hazleton Area:   TOTAL UNITS OF SERVICE: 26,464   TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 9,663   Provided Material Assistance to 1173 Families Food Bank and Pantry, Clothing                             1173                                & Other Assistance   Provided Services that Build a Strong Community to 953 Families Education and Enrichment:           Family Enrichment Services                          77           Literacy Services                                          91           Parent-Child Home Program Services           52           Parenting & Education Services                    733   Provided Services that Strengthened 1961 Families Counseling                                                            416 Immigration Services                                              33 Pregnancy and Maternal Health Services                 726 Foster Care Services                                              105 Adoption Services                                                 177              Day Care Services                                                  69                                   Big Brothers/Big Sisters                                         120                    Legal Clinic Services                                              315   The services have been as diverse as the needs of the individuals who request assistance, and no matter what the need, the response is based on respect for the individual served.  It is a response that enables individuals to find a sense of hope and value in a life that at times may seem fractured and hopeless.  We are determined to stay focused on our mission:   A Mission of Hope Based on Love of God Through Service to Our Neighbor

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