Feeding the Hungry in Schuylkill County
Catholic Charities is happy to announce that expanded food service for the hungry in Schuylkill County officially begins on September 30. Catholic Charities will continue its regular meals in Pottsville while offering additional food service in 10 other communities. To us, that’s good news. Unfortunately, there has been some confusion and concern about this change. […]
Bishop Schlert Dedicates Our Lady of Charity Chapel
On Friday, January 12th, the Catholic Charities community joined His Excellency Bishop Schlert in dedicating a new chapel in our Administrative Office building in Allentown. The employees of Catholic Charities nominated Our Lady of Charity as the patron of the chapel, which Bishop Schlert approved, as a model and witness to our mission of providing […]
A Beacon of Hope: Catholic Charities’ Impactful Journey of Support
In the chill of a recent Friday morning, a heartwarming story unfolded at Catholic Charities that embodied the essence of community, compassion, and resilience. Michelle and her young daughter Rose faced a devastating house fire in Catasauqua, leaving them with nothing but the clothes on their backs. What followed was a tale of swift action, […]
Generosity in Action
Pat and Sandy Corpora Propel ‘Tis the Season’ Appeal Beyond 75% Milestone In the heart of a spirited Catholic Charities campaign to combat hunger and food insecurity, Pat and Sandy Corpora are a shining example of compassion and philanthropy. The Corporas answered our appeal by generously donating $15,000 towards our ambitious goal of raising $120,000 […]
Legislative Visit
On November 16, 2023, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown hosted members of the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives and their staffs. The visit was initiated by Senator Judy Ward (Blair County) and her Chief of Staff, Nathan Akers. “The idea of the visit was to raise awareness of the Parenting and Pregnancy Support Services, […]
Our Superheroes Answer the Call when Crisis Occurs
Another Halloween has come and gone. Like most of us, we answered the doorbell’s call to hand out candy to groups of children dressed as their favorite superheroes, including Captain America, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and the Incredible Hulk. At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Allentown, another kind of superhero works every day to help individuals, couples, […]
Hope Grows Here Celebration
On a bright and sunny day at Mountain Valley Golf Course in Schuylkill County, a sense of hope filled the air as over 60 people gathered for the first Catholic Charities “Hope Grows Here” celebration. The celebration brought the Schuylkill community together and provided updates on the services offered. Andrea Kochan Neagle, Managing Director, shared […]
Faith in Action
Thanks to our Diocesan partner schools, Catholic Charities’ food pantry is ready to serve our hungry community members this holiday season. The students at St. Ann School, Emmaus and Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School, Northampton answered the call to service. Catholic Charities needed help to fill the empty pantry shelves, and without hesitation, answered the […]
United Way Day of Caring: Catholic Charities Teams Up with Employees from Heidelberg Materials
For the past five years, companies have partnered with Catholic Charities and donated their muscle power, talent, and service through the United Way Day of Caring. The 2023 annual event was held on September 14th. Thirteen employees from Heidelberg Materials, formerly Lehigh- Hanson, worked at the Ecumenical Kitchen. This year’s project was called Souper Clean […]
Catholic Charities Services Go on the Road
Catholic Charities is taking its services on the road. Over the summer, Catholic Charities purchased a 2023 Honda Odyssey Van to better serve Schuylkill and Carbon counties. “This brand-new van will help us realize the strategic goal of removing barriers to service. We want to be an organization that, quite literally, meets people where they […]