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Our Mission:
To provide compassionate human services with respect for the sanctity of all human life
Catholic Charities is a private nonprofit social service agency assisting families and individuals across our five-county service region. We offer services to meet the needs of people in our community who need support, care and understanding. The mission of Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown is to provide compassionate human services with respect for the sanctity of all human life.
Catholic Charities operates 3 service locations and 2 soup kitchens across the 5 counties of the Diocese of Allentown.
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Managing DirectorManaging Director
Andrea Kochan-Neagle, JD
Andrea Kochan Neagle, a lawyer with 26 years of administration and leadership experience, is the Managing Director of Catholic Charities. Mrs. Neagle will lead Catholic Charities and oversee its day-to-day operations, including strategic planning, human resources, finances, as well as advancement and marketing.
Most recently, Mrs. Neagle served as executive director of Design IP, an intellectual property law firm in Allentown, where she was responsible for financial management and human resources, among other duties. She previously worked as a litigation attorney at firms in Philadelphia and in Washington, D.C. and has served on the board of Catholic Charities as a director and vice chair as well as serving as gala chairperson. Mrs. Neagle is a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Northampton and is also affiliated with St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Orefield.
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Administrative TeamAdministrative Team
Assistant Director of Mission & Quality Assurance
Bob Olney
Phone: 610-435-1541 ext. 5327
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Finance Director
Susan Mazza
Phone: 610-435-1541 ext. 5343
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Advancement Office
Phone: 610-435-1541 ext. 5340
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Assistant Director of Community Support
Rainie Campagna
Phone: 610-435-1541 ext. 5319
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Operations and Community Food Services Administrator
Lori Mergel
Phone: 610-435-1541 ext. 5341
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Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors
Chairperson
- Lisa Geosits, EdD, Catholic Foudation of Eastern PA
Secretary
- Deacon Chris Kinsella, Guardian Retirement Advisors
Treasurer
- Timothy Duckworth, Jr., Mosebach, Funt, Dayton & Duckworth
Members
- Rev. Msgr. Walter T. Scheaffer, Pastor, St. Mary’s Kutztown
- Rev. David J. Kozak, Pastor, Incarnation of Our Lord
- Patricia Milot, RN
- Christine LeClair, Carbon County Director of Veterans Affairs
- Rev. Richard C. Brensinger, Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi Allentown
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Annual ReportAnnual Report
View our annual report to learn more about the families, veterans, and more we have helped.
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NewslettersNewsletters
Read “Charities in Action”, our newsletter, which highlights our amazing staff, volunteers, board members and clients.
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Join Our TeamJoin Our Team
Case Manager for Schuylkill and Carbon Counties
A Case Manager provides direct, personal human services case management services to individuals and their families who reside within the service area of Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating, evaluating, approving applications for assistance. The Case Manager will assist the individual or family to move towards self-sufficiency. The ability to work in a fast-paced office is required. Work in a field setting may also be required in select circumstances.
42,391 42,391 meals served during the year at our Soup Kitchens
10,629 Individuals helped to meet basic needs and close emergency gaps
231 231 Veterans helped with housing, education, transportation & emergency support services
14,235 14,235 hours spent engaged in helping by our 297 Amazing Volunteers
203 Expectant Parents in our Pregnancy and Parenting Program
Catholic Charities' mission is to provide compassionate human services with respect for the sanctity of all human life.
Your gift will feed the hungry, find shelter for the homeless, counsel those suffering with mental health issues and show respect for all, regardless of faith, race, age, or ability to pay.
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