Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

06/18/2026

"Send me more people like him. He's a model tenant."

That's what a landlord said about a man who, not long before, was facing homelessness, addiction, and untreated mental illness. The person who helped him turn it around was Peter, who manages a Catholic Charities of Philadelphia shelter for men experiencing homelessness.

Peter helped him find treatment and a home — and years later, he's still there, thriving. What makes the story unforgettable: Peter was once homeless himself, and now runs the very shelter he once lived in.

As Kevin Brennan of Catholic Charities USA shares on the Talking Catholic podcast, stories like Peter's are everywhere in the Catholic Charities network — and they're at the heart of the People of Hope museum, a free, immersive storytelling experience on tour now.

Visit the museum next in Atlantic City June 18–19 at the Catholic Media Association conference, then Freehold, NJ, June 22–23 hosted by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton and Philadelphia June 25–26 hosted by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia — Peter's own city.

To learn more about the museum: https://bit.ly/4a3oOB9

Listen to the full conversation on the Talking Catholic podcast: https://bit.ly/4xT4ZXF

06/18/2026

We are one week away from hosting Catholic Charities USA's People of Hope Museum! This nationwide, traveling museum is designed to highlight the profound impact of compassionate service to others.

Join us across from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia on June 25 and June 26.

As featured on NBC10 Philadelphia, our Executive Vice President, Heather Huot, was interviewed about this inspiring initiative and the impact it will have. We can’t wait to welcome you to this free, immersive experience that invites visitors to encounter hope in action.

Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s People of Hope Museum is on its way to the city. Erin Coleman interviews the organization’s vice president.

06/17/2026

“They are part of my family. We are a family.” 💚

For Wendy Cadet, a program coordinator with Life Sharing Through Family Living, her work is deeply personal. The program welcomes Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities into loving homes where they are supported.

06/16/2026

🎉Happy Birthday to our shepherd, Archbishop Nelson Perez!🎉

We are deeply grateful for your leadership and dedicated support of our ministries. We wish you a day filled with joy and celebration. 💙

06/15/2026

We’re proud that one of our dedicated staff members at Saint John's Hospice, Peter Greenland, is a featured storyteller in the interactive People of Hope Museum. Visit the museum, currently on a nationwide tour, when it comes to Philadelphia across from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia on June 25-26 and hear his story of serving a vulnerable neighbor and its profound impact on them both. For times and to learn more, visit https://peopleofhope.us/tour-stops/philadelphia-pennsylvania/ -25

06/11/2026

Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities means building opportunities for independence and belonging.

Looking back on 2025:
💚 327 people served
💚 40 children residing at St. Edmond's Home for Children
💚 73 people in Life Sharing through Family Living Program
💚 153 residents at The Communities of Don Guanella & Divine Providence
💚 35 people live in Community Living Arrangements

06/09/2026

Guided by faith and love, Jen Scornaienchi knows she is right where she should be.

As a senior center manager at Nativity BVM Senior Community Center, she creates a space where older adults feel welcomed, supported, and never alone.

06/08/2026

The People of Hope Museum is coming to town! Experience the transformative joy and hope that come from serving your neighbors. We will host this free, immersive museum across from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, from June 25 to June 26 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk in someone else’s shoes, get the facts about poverty here in Philadelphia, and see how you can be the hope around the corner! Learn more and plan your visit at bethehope.us/4b4T2TY.

06/06/2026

At Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, we are dedicated to supporting seniors in our community with the resources, care, and connection they need to thrive.

Our impact for seniors just last year includes:
💛 2,500 seniors served
💛 494 seniors in permanent, affordable housing
💛 1,200 visits to senior centers
💛 850 people received eldercare assistance in their home

Learn more about our work in our Annual Report: isu.pub/LeAUQCo

06/05/2026

Join us next week for a Family Unity Health Fair at our Family Service Center in Chester, Delaware County!

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 130 East 7th Street Chester, PA 19013

The event will connect families with local health providers, community organizations, and family-focused agencies to offer valuable resources, information, screenings, education, and services for all ages.