Catholic Charities
"To provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice,to encourage all Catholics, all people to live justly and have a care for the poor."
Catholic Charities, founded in 1940, is concerned with the problems facing our contemporary society - the breakdown of the family unit, the rising divorce rate, family dysfunction as a result of substance abuse, unemployment, and illness, and other issues brought on by stress and tension, such as depression and anxiety.
In response to these needs, we offer: individual, family, marital, and group counseling; emergency financial assistance; foster care and adoption services; Real Alternatives , a program which assists women in crisis pregnancies; and marriage preparation and enrichment.
Our services are provided by a skilled, experienced staff, many of whom have master's degrees in counseling and social work and are licensed and certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other professional organizations.
We are able to provide these services through the financial support of the Annual Catholic Appeal, United Ways, and generous contributions from individual donors.
We are committed to serving the people of central Pennsylvania without regard for race, ethnic origin, religious belief, or financial means, giving concrete expression to Matthew 25: to love and serve our neighbor as ourself.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION INFORMATION
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SEEKS NOMINATIONS -- Catholic Charities is preparing for its annual dinner on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the UVA Club in Altoona. The agency is also seeking nominations for the Msgr. William M. Griffin Humanitarian Award and the Matthew 25 Student Award, which will be presented at the dinner. The Msgr. William M. Griffin Humanitarian Award is given to persons demonstrating a significant, long-term commitment (professional or volunteer) to serving the poor, marginalized and most vulnerable within our diocesan community. The Matthew 25 Student Award is given to two elementary and two high school students for demonstrating exceptional service to their communities, especially service to the poor and needy -- service that is "above and beyond" required school community service hours.
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(Information and Nomination Form)
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(Information and Nomination Form)
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOSTS ANNUAL BOARD DINNER -- Catholic Charities, Inc., held its third annual Board Dinner on Thursday April 30, 2009, at the Saint Rose of Lima Maria Parish Center in Altoona. More.
Seated are the winners of the 2009 Monsignor William M. Griffin Humanitarian Award.
(Left to right) Gail Hite, Sister Carol Jean Czyrnik, CCW, Sister Jane Rosko, CSJ, and
Greg Eli Piper. Standing are Rev. Msgr. Michael E. Servinsky, Vicar General for the
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, award nominators Rev. Anthony Legarski, Carl
Schultz, Sister Patti Rossi, CSJ and Paula Raynar, and Jean D. Johnstone, Executive
Director of Catholic Charities, Inc.
Seated are the winners of the 2009 Matthew 25 Award. (Left to right) Madeline Suba,
Stephanie Bosak, "Alex" Hyun Woo Chung, and Theodore Rogers. Standing are Rev.
Msgr. Michael E. Servinsky, Vicar General for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown,
award nominators Sister Katherine O'Neil, IHM, Sister Linda LaMagna, CCW, Jeanne
Thompson and Sister Carol Ann Ziecina, CSJ, and Jean D. Johnstone, Executive
Director of Catholic Charities, Inc.
Altoona Office
Mrs. Jean D. Johnstone, Director
1300 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 1349
Altoona, PA 16603
Phone: (814) 944-9388
Fax: (814) 941-2677
E-mail: jjohnstone@dioceseaj.org
Johnstown Office
741 Railroad Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
Phone: (814) 535-6538
Fax: (814) 535-2235
E-mail: ccjohnstown@dioceseaj.org
Bellefonte Office
213 East Bishop Street
P.O. Box 389
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814) 353-0502
Fax: (814) 353-0515
E-mail: ccbellefonte@dioceseaj.org
FULTON COUNTY MISSION
110 South Third Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: (717) 485-5917
Fax: (717) 485-3855
Sister Margie Monahan, CCW E-mail: sistermargie@comcast.net
Sister Martha Burbulla, CCW E-mail: sistermargie@comcast.net
