April 23, 2021

Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Marks National Volunteer Week— Recognizes Volunteers With Virtual Celebration

The individuals recognized today represent 4,090 volunteers who provided a combined total of 95,911 volunteer hours to the Catholic Church’s local works of charity in 2020.

March 26, 2021

*Media Advisory* Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Teams Up With Giant Pharmacy to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines To Senior Citizens in Northeast Philadelphia

Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) is teaming up with Giant Pharmacy to hold an on-site vaccination clinic in Northeast Philadelphia for older adults who benefit from programs and services operated by CHCS.

March 18, 2021

*Media Advisory* Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Teams Up With Centennial Pharmacy Services to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines To Senior Citizens in the Latino and Hispanic Community

This effort is one way CHCS is continuing to care for and address the immediate needs of older adults amid the pandemic, especially those in the Hispanic and Latino Community who have been disproportionately affected and face barriers to vaccine access.

March 1, 2021

*Media Advisory* Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Visit Catholic Housing And Community Services’ Saint Francis Villa, An Affordable Housing Community For Seniors In Kensington

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will visit Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (CHCS) Saint Francis Villa (SFV), an affordable housing community for seniors located in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.

December 7, 2020

Inaugural Art Contest Gives Older Adults Opportunity to Create Official Christmas Card Cover for Catholic Housing and Community Services

This fall, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) announced its inaugural Christmas Card Design Contest in its senior housing, senior center, and parish eldercare programs across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

November 12, 2020

Catholic Housing and Community Services Commends The Passage Of The Pennsylvania Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program

Pennsylvania’s LIHTC will provide additional and critical funding support for the construction of affordable housing developments.

October 12, 2020

Catholic Housing and Community Services Partners With St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne (Bucks County) To Provide Services to Senior Citizens

The newly launched St. Mary Family Caregiver Center, located on the campus of St. Mary Medical Center, aims to connect older adults and care givers to local resources and services to help senior citizens successfully age-in-place in their community.

September 28, 2020

Residents From Catholic Housing And Community Services Affordable Senior Housing Communities Offer Virtual Advice To Students As New School Year Gets Underway

The short video, titled “From Seniors to Students: Back to School Advice,” features senior residents ranging up to 97 years of age offering students some helpful advice on school and how to navigate these challenging times