Diocese of Scranton

“Shining a Light in a World of Darkness”“Shining a Light in a World of Darkness” 2011 Annual Report2011 Annual Report

Giving a Light to those we Serve….Giving a Light to those we Serve….Giving a Light to those we Serve….

Dear Friends of Catholic Social Services….

2011/2012 has been a year filled with God’s Blessings in the midst of so many challenges to Social Services. The State Budget has

been difficult and the needs have continued to increase. Thanks to our dedicated boards, volunteers and staff, we continue to meet

the needs of thousands of individuals. During these difficult times C.S.S. has continued to feed/house/clothe and support those who

come to us in need.

Through the Grace of God, C.S.S. has taken on the responsibility

of sheltering men in Luzerne County (Mother Teresa Haven), assumed responsibility for the

D&A Counseling in Monroe County, opened 30 apartments (St. Stanislaus), broken ground

for 12 apartments for Veterans (St. Hedwig’s) and been awarded the opportunity to serve 30

homeless veterans at St. Francis Commons.

Thank you for all that you have done this past year to partner with Catholic Social Services

in providing Hope by your help.

May God Bless You, Your Family and all we are privileged to serve,

Msgr. Joseph P. Kelly, V.E., M.S.W.

Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Human Services

In trying to better assist veterans in need in the 11 counties we serve, Catholic Social Services has been con-

ducting a Veterans Needs Survey, to better understand the areas where we as an agency and community

could provide the services needed by those, for many years, who protected us and our nation.

Please take five minutes and complete the survey and please spread the word about the survey those who

are veterans or those of you who know veterans. The information collected would be of great value to us.

Please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/veteransneedssurvey to complete the survey.

Veteran’s Need SurveyVeteran’s Need SurveyVeteran’s Need Survey

Catholic Social Services was recently awarded by HUD 3 VA-Permanent Supportive Housing Programs. The three programs will be located in

Scranton, Wyoming Valley and Milford.

Scranton VA-PSHP Program will be housing for (8) chronically homeless individuals, Wyoming Valley VA-PSHP Program will be housing for

(7) chronically homeless individuals and 4 chronically homeless families, and Milford VA-PSHP will be housing for (6) chronically homeless

individuals.

Ground was recently broken for St. Hedwig’s Veterans Village in Kingston.

CSS is turning the former St. Hedwig’s School into 2—two bedroom apartments and 10—one bedroom

apartments.

The apartments were designed with future occupants in mind who might be disabled.

Groundbreaking photo from left: Andy Reilly, Carol Lee Wajda, Stephen Nocilla, David Warke, Msgr. Joseph P. Kelly, Ron Evans,

Tim Keene and Vincent Martino

St. Francis Commons

“Home for Our American Heroes”

St. Hedwig’s Veteran’s VillageSt. Hedwig’s Veteran’s VillageSt. Hedwig’s Veteran’s Village

VAVAVA---PSHP ProgramsPSHP ProgramsPSHP Programs

CSS Hazleton Office - New Family Center

Electric City’s Downtown Dining Tour - Benefit Homeless Veterans

Bowl for Kids Sake 30th Anniversary Bowl for Kids Sake 30th Anniversary Bowl for Kids Sake 30th Anniversary --- Big Brothers/Big Sisters Wyoming ValleyBig Brothers/Big Sisters Wyoming ValleyBig Brothers/Big Sisters Wyoming Valley

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Exploring diverse dining options in Downtown Scranton all in

one night This past year’s dining tour stops in downtown

Scranton included:

The Scranton Cultural Center, City Café, Radisson Lacka-

wanna Station, Nimble Hill Winery, Hilton Scranton & Confer-

ence Center, Cangiano’s Italian Specialties, Chocolate Crea-

tions and POSH at the Scranton Club.

All the proceeds from the event benefit local veterans and the

care they receive through Catholic Social Services.

Catholic Social Services is working to transform the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

in Hazleton into a Family Center.

The Church (Family Center) adjoins CSS Hazleton’s offices. The Church was made available by

Holy Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church and the Diocese.

The facility will be used for the family strengthening program and community center.

The entire facility is handicap accessible and the church’s historical integrity will be maintained.

Tom and Noreen Clark of WNEP-TV along with Frankie

Warren of Magic 93 and his wife Erin, were the honorary

chairpersons for the 30th Anniversary of Bowl for Kids’

Sake benefiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Bridge

in the Wyoming Valley, Hazleton, and Carbon, Colum-

bia, Monroe and Wyoming Counties.

BBBS performs important mentoring work, matching up

children with adult, college and high school mentors

who become important role models in the lives of the

youth.

Shepherd’s Maternity Home Shepherd’s Maternity Home Shepherd’s Maternity Home --- 10th Annual Valentine Celebration10th Annual Valentine Celebration10th Annual Valentine Celebration

Committee members from left: Robert Soper, Ronald Evans,

Tom and Noreen Clark, Frankie Warren, Tanya Olaviany,

Jack Nolan, Nicholas Michalisin, Jr, Msgr. Joseph P. Kelly

Shepherd’s Maternity Home recently held its 10th Valentine Celebra-

tion fundraiser in Monroe County. SMH answers the immediate

need in Monroe County to shelter pregnant women. It is a place

where expectant mothers can live in an atmosphere of love and secu-

rity, care and support.

Young mothers-to-be receive instructions on prenatal, maternal care,

as well as nutrition. They are given the opportunity to learn parent-

ing skills and receive counseling and job training.

Domestic skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting are empha-

sized. Assistance is also provided to help the young women who

have not completed their high school or vocational school education.

Honoree and Board Member Dr. Nancy Gabana-

Wayes (Center) receiving her award from Msgr.

Joseph Kelly and Monroe County Advisory Board

President Marianne Chester.

St. Matthews Pro-Life Group (Center) receiving

their honoree award from Msgr. Joseph Kelly and

Monroe County Advisory Board President

Marianne Chester

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Total Revenue FY 2011

65% Fees and Grants from Governmental Agencies $7,100,140

17% Program Revenue $1,817,613

9% Donations and Miscellaneous $941,323

6% United Way $708,593

2% CSS Diocesan Collection $261,702

1% Diocese of Scranton $124,296

100% TOTAL $10,953,667

Fees and Grants from

Governmental Agencies 65% Program Revenue 17%

United Way 6%

Donations and Miscellaneous 9%

CSS Diocesan Collection 2%

Diocese of Scranton 1%

THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTED ABOVE WAS DERIVED FROM THE AGENCY’S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011

Big Brothers/Big Sisters 8%

Immigration and Refugee Services 4%

Adoption and Foster Care 8%

Adult and Family Services 9%

Material Assistance 10%

Drug and Alcohol Program 14%

Youth Services 14% Housing and Homeless 31%

Senior Services 2%

Total Expenses FY 2011

31% Housing and Homeless $3,466,985

14% Youth Services $1,546,005

14% Drug and Alcohol Program $1,517,214

10% Material Assistance $1,066,857

9% Adult and Family Services $1,020,498

8% Adoption and Foster Care $890,354

8% Big Brothers/Big Sisters Services $871,635

4% Immigration and Refugee Services $505,074

2% Senior Services $183,559

100% TOTAL $11,068,181

Financial SummaryFinancial SummaryFinancial Summary———Fiscal Year 2011Fiscal Year 2011Fiscal Year 2011

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Directory of OfficesDirectory of OfficesDirectory of Offices

Administrative Offices

33 East Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 - (570) 822-7118

Website - www.cssdioceseofscranton.org Facebook - www.facebook.com/cssdos

Scranton

570-207-2283

Hazleton

570-455-1521

Carbondale

570-282-0460

Honesdale

570-253-1777

Milford

570-296-1054

Stroudsburg

570-476-6460

Williamsport/Mansfield

570-622-7788

Wyoming Valley

Advisory BoardsAdvisory BoardsAdvisory Boards Lackawanna/Wayne Counties Hazleton Monroe County

Anna Cervenak Anne Marie Adonizio Atty Carl Frank Atty. Charles McCormick Atty. Joseph Carmondy Atty. William Anzalone Bernard Mengeringhausen Bill Bolan Cantor Ahron Abraham Chris Bedwick Christine Palmiter Donald Warren Donna Farrell Dr. John Gaudio

Elaine Fisher Eugene Brady Geraldine Hourigan Honorable Hugh Mundy Jack Nolan Jerome Matlowski John C. McKeown Joseph A. Frank Joseph Mamary Marla Parente Maureen Harkins Michael Fort Michael Ostrowski Bob Dwyer

Alice Hopkins David Haas David Tressler Francis Crowley Gail Mason Cicerini Grace Dawgert Gretchen O’Boyle Jacqueline Cruciani Jim Brogna Joe Donahue John Hambrose John Leon, Jr.

Andrew Postupack Atty. Catherine McGovern Craig Lukatch Edmund Abdo Elaine Beltrami Franklyn Radice Ignacio Beato Jeffrey Gicking Joseph Moran Kristen Buczynski Margo Madden

Mary Lee Hood Mary Malone Rev. William Fairchild Rosalie Rudegeair Sean Shamany Sue Farley Terry Moran Bauder Thomas Winter Tim Trently William Shergalis

David Horvath Dr. Nancy Gabana-Wayes Ginny Sosnowski Ken Sandri Lisa Hutchins Marianne Chester Mary Trickel Msgr. John Bergamo Nitza Desire Pat Metzgar Rev. Joseph Kopacz Rev. William Ramsden Sandy Luongo Rev. Jeffrey Walsh

Joseph Gaughan Atty. Judith Price Mary Ellen McDonough Mary Theresa Montoro Nancy Burke Pedro Anes Robert Farrell Sid Michaels Sr. Mary Kay Faliskie, IHM Timothy Holmes William Burkavage

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Paul Chmil, jr. Richard Kramer Sally Healey Sam Rostock Sharon Derhammer Steve Barrouk Tara Mugford Wilson Vince Splendido William Joyce