BICENTENNIAL SEASON OF SERVICE PROJECT
CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Location
St. John Neumann
Nursing Home
10400 Roosevelt Boulevard
Northeast Philadelphia
Immaculate Mary Home
2990 Holme Avenue
Northeast Philadelphia
St. Monica Manor
2509 South 4th Street
South Philadelphia
St. Francis Country House
1412 Lansdowne Avenue
Darby, Delaware Co.
St. Mary Manor
701 Lansdale Avenue
Lansdale, Montgomery Co.
St. Martha Manor
Villa Saint Martha
470 – 490 Manor Avenue
Downingtown, Chester Co.
St. Katharine Drexel
Residence
7919 Forrest Avenue
Philadelphia
Villa Saint Joseph
1436 Lansdowne Avenue
Darby, Delaware County
Contact Person
Shannon Weney
Recreation Therapy Director
215-698-5757 (direct)
stirabasso@chs-adphila.org
Sr. Nancy Lamey, OSF
Volunteer Coordinator
215-335-2100 Ext. 41870
Sr.nlamey@chs-adphila.org
Diane Tavani
Volunteer Coordinator
215-271-1080 Ext. 395
dtavani@chs-adphila.org
Susan Clark
Volunteer Coordinator
610-461-6510 Ext.3001
sclark@chs-adphila.org
Laurel Murphy
Volunteer Coordinator
215-368-900 Ext. 45427
lmurphy@chs-adphila.org
Cynthia Fryer
Director of Wellness
484-698-6005
cfryer@chs-adphila.org
Patti Jo Bailey
Program Manager/Admin.
215-549-5765
pbailey@chs-adphila.org
Marlene Keating
Social Worker
610-586-8535 Ext. 23
mkeating@chs-adphila.org
In this column, a brief description of who we serve in each program and
 Some Suggestions for Volunteer Service Opportunities (other ideas welcome)
Skilled care nursing care facility for elderly residents with varied levels of physical or
mental capacity
 Visit to chat with residents who have no local family or friends
 Attend a scheduled social event (monthly birthday or holiday parties) and bring
food, decorations, or little gifts
 Assist residents in wheelchairs or using walkers to get to chapel for daily or Sunday
Mass; attend mass with them
 Provide entertainment (singing, playing an instrument, dancing, etc.) at a social event
(scheduled or your own)
 Give a presentation or demonstration to residents about a hobby or interest (where
you have traveled, things you collect, etc.)
 Accompany residents on day trips planned by the recreational staff, or host a small
group of residents for a visit to an event at your church, parish, etc.
 Work alongside professional staff in helping to serve or feed residents needing
assistance (NOTE: training and supervision required for this volunteer service)
 Provide some manual labor assistance in a small remodeling or beautification project
(NOTE: some craftsmanship experience required, and planning in consultation with
facility administrator)
Saint Martha Manor – see suggestions for other nursing homes above
Villa Saint Martha - Seniors living in apartments with some support / assistance
 Accompany residents to parish Mass or out for shopping trips
 Invite and bring residents to an activity at your school or parish
Personal care residence for elderly women without local family or friends
 Take residents to Mass or out for shopping trips
 Do an organized craft with residents
 Paint a resident’s room, or other fix-up jobs in the residence
Retirement and rehabilitation residence for Archdiocesan priests
 Visiting a retired priest who once served at your parish or school
 Inviting a retired priest to come and speak to your group
 Writing letters of appreciation or encouragement to infirm or recovering priests
NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Anne Ayella
Supplying food to children and families through schools, food cupboards, and shelters
Community Relations
 Participate in the Bicentennial Canned Goods Drive from January 2nd thru 31st
215-895-3470, Ext. 717
 Sign up for the Walk Against Hunger on Sat. April 12 @ www.hungerwalk.org
aayella@chs-adphila.org
 Donate your time at a local food cupboard, soup kitchen, or emergency feeding
program supported by NDS; for locations, see: www.foodresourceguide.org
 Participate in Operation Rice Bowl during Lent: http://orb.crs.org/
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES – YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION
Sr. Bernadine Schmalhofer
Residences for dependent boys and male teens (volunteers need background checks)
St. Francis-St. Joseph
Pastoral Care
Homes for Children
 Take Catholic boys to Confession & Saturday Vigil Mass
3400 Bristol Pike
215-638-9310
 Spend some social recreation time with small group of boys
Bensalem - Bucks Co.
Sr.bernadine@chs-adphila.org
 Give a presentation on some hobby, travel, career or other interesting topic
Sr. Barbara Zurine, SSND
St. Vincent’s Home,
Residence for pregnant teens and teenage moms with children
Pastoral Care
Tacony
 Entertain young children with music, clowning, skits, storytelling, dance, etc.
7201 Milnor Street
215-624-5600
 Provide cosmetology makeovers (hair, nails, facials) for our teen moms
North Philadelphia
sr.bzurine@chs-adphila.org
 Teach our young women dance steps, exercise routines, self-defense
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES – COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DIVISION
Senior Community Center
Center Coordinators
Recreational / educational activities for senior citizens in the local community
 Help with food prep, service, and clean-up in kitchen for lunch meal
Barbara Jo Hartzell
St. Anne’s
 Serve as small group leader for games, spiritual activities, or educational programs
2607 E. Cumberland Street
215-423-2772
 Develop ideas and materials for fund-raisers to support activities
Kathy Boles
@ St. Charles
1941 Christian Street
2158-790-95830
 Tutor individuals or small groups of seniors in how to use computers, internet
Beth
Butler
@Norris Square
 Assist with light maintenance tasks like painting, cleaning, small repairs
2121 N. Howard Street
215-423-7241
 Accompany groups of seniors on outings as guide and chaperone
Ernestine Patterson
@Star Harbor
 Assist staff to plan and coordinate new activities and outings
4700 Springfield Avenue
215-724-4414
 Provide transportation for seniors to meetings, church services, or shopping
Paula Harvey, Coordinator
Senior Citizen Clubs
 Bring a musical or artistic talent to a seniors gathering
Over 150 clubs throughout the 215-854-7075
 Share some photos/slides or favorite recordings
five-county region
pharvey@chs-adphila.org
Estela Bugg
Cardinal Bevilacqua
Neighborhood educational and recreational programs for children, teens, and families
Administrator
Community Center
 Assist with recreational youth activities (indoor sports, arts and crafts)
2646 Kensington Avenue
215-426-9422
 Offer a one-time workshop on computers, personal finance, or life skills training
North Philadelphia
ebugg@chs-adphila.org
 Give a presentation or demonstration about a hobby or interest (where you have
Giovanni Morante, Admin.
Casa del Carmen
traveled, things you collect, something you build or create, etc.)
4400 North Reese Street
215-329-5660
 Provide career & job search advice to adults (interview practice, resume writing)
North Philadelphia
gmorante@chs-adphila.org
 Develop ideas and materials for fund-raisers to support the Center’s activities
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES – MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES DIVISION
Julia Vivanco
St. Edmond’s Home for
Children with multiple mental/physical disabilities
Recreational Coordinator
Children
 Read stories or sing lullabies to children at nap or bedtime
320 South Roberts Road
610-525-8800 Ext.
 Sketch and then paint artistic murals on walls of living areas
Rosemont - Delaware Co.
jvivanco@chs-adphila.org
 Join recreational activities, arts and crafts, play an instrument or lead sing-a-longs
Offices:
111 South 38th Street
Downtown Philadelphia
Associated Food Pantries
located in five county area
Catherine Fitzgerald
Adult s with developmental disabilities who live with their families
Outreach Prog. Coordinator
 Plan a recreational or athletic activity on our campus, or at your site
610-543-5512
 Accompany adults on planned monthly outings on our calendar
cfitzgerald@chs-adphila.org
 Give a presentation on your hobby, travel, career experience, etc.
Sr. Mary Veasy, SSJ
Adult women with developmental disabilities in campus cottages
610-328-7730
 Share your musical or artistic activity with a group of women
sr.mveasy@chs-adphila.org
 Praying the rosary with women, or share about your own Marian devotion
Georgiann Fisher
Adult men & teen boys with developmental disabilities in campus residences
Director of Training
 Assist in art, woodworking, sports or music time with small group of men
610-543-3380 Ext. 534
 Design and paint murals in living areas of one of our residences
gafisher@chs-adphila.org
 On-to-one time reading to, writing a letter with, or talking about interests with men
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES – HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION
Joe Pinhak
St. John’s Hospice
Residence for homeless men, and lunch program for men
1221 Race Street
Administrator
 Prepare casseroles ahead of time for a lunchtime meal to serve 400 men
Downtown Philadelphia
215-563-7763
 Serve meals on food line and have lunch with men
jpinhak@chs-adphila.org
 Offer career coaching and encouragement for men about trades or entry level jobs
Kathleen Nelson
St. Mary’s Residence
Residence for elderly women, most with no family support
247 S. Fifth Street
Program Director
 Sing, perform a one-act play or dance for residents
Philadelphia
215-922-4228
 Throw a party or social activity on a holiday
knelson@chs-adphila.org
 Help with painting or fixing up living areas
Yvonne Branch
Mercy Hospice
Residence for women recovering from addictions, some with young children
334 S. 13th Street
Program Director
 Set-up and serve lunch meal for 50+ homeless women who come each day
Downtown Philadelphia
215-545-5153
 Offer a one-time workshop on computers, personal finance, or life skills training
ybranch@chs-adphila.org
 Give a presentation or demonstration about a hobby or interest
Women of Hope–Lombard Geraldine Cassidy
Residence for younger women with mental health issues
1210 Lombard Street
Volunteer Coordinator
 Painting, cleaning or small repair or handyman jobs
Downtown Philadelphia
215-732-1341
 Prepare and serve lunch for the women
gcassidy@chs-adphila.org
 Offer career coaching and encourage women about clerical or entry level jobs
Sr. Eileen Sizer
Women of Hope–Vine
Residence for older women with mental health issues
251 N. Lawrence Street
Social Services Coordinator
 Assist with painting, cleaning or small repair or handyman jobs
Downtown Philadelphia
215-592-9116
 Prepare and serve lunch for the women
Sr.esizer@chs-adphila.org
Sr. Ellen Kieran, MSBT
Visitation Homes
Transitional housing – subsidized apartments for women with children
2638 Kensington Avenue
Life Skills Specialist
 Offer a “Life Skills” workshop on personal finance, nutrition & cooking, parenting
North Philadelphia
215-425-2080
 Assist with childcare needs while mothers are attending life skills program
sr.ekieran@chs-adphila.org
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES – FAMILY SERVICES CENTERS
Rosemarie
Seavey
Delaware County Center
Emergency assistance, referrals, educational and support programs in the community
240 N. Bishop Avenue
610-626-6550
(See list of suggestions for volunteer service opportunities on next page)
Springfield (& Chester City) rseavy@chs-aadphila.org
MR Services Community
Outreach Program
1797 South Sproul Road
Springfield - Delaware Co
Divine Providence Village
686 Old Marple Road
Springfield - Delaware Co.
Cardinal Krol Center
Don Guanella School
1797 South Sproul Road
Springfield - Delaware Co.
Ann Marie Barr
 Organize your school or parish to collect diapers and other baby care items for families
Parish Outreach Coordinator
in need; take up collection for supermarket gift cards
610-869-5600
 Provide entertainment and/or snacks for senior citizen activities
ambarr@chs-adphila.org
 Contribute canned goods and non-perishables to food pantry
Monica Daoust
 Provide childcare while parents are attending support groups or workshops
Administrator
 Teach ESL, computer, personal finance, or parenting classes;
215-945-2550
 Do data entry, answer phones, serve as substitute receptionist
mdaoust@chs-adphila.org
 Generate ideas and help coordinate a fundraising program or activity
Sr. Mary Kennedy, OSF
Montgomery County Ctr.
 Sort and organize clothes and other donated items for distribution to families
353 E. Johnson Highway
610-279-7372
 Clean windows, glass doors and trim, seasonal landscaping, power-wash building
Norristown
Sr.mkennedy@chs-adphila.org
 Organize and coordinate a group of “on-call volunteers” available for special needs
Beth Wood – Office Manager
Northeast Phila. Center
 Small remodeling projects – replacing divider walls, painting (NOTE: some
7340 Jackson Street
215-624-5920
craftsmanship experience required, plan in consultation with facility administrator)
Philadelphia
rhudson@chs-adphila.org
South/Southwest Phila Ctr Lola DeCarlo-Coles
6214 Grays Avenue
Case Management Supervisor
Philadelphia
215-724-8550
Ldecarlo-coles@chs-adphila.org
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES – BEACON CENTERS AT ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOOLS
William Harris, Director
Gesu Beacon Center
School-based community centers with afterschool activities that promote
1700 W. Thompson Street, Phila.
215-765-3102
academic progress, health and safety for children, teens, and families
Kareem Thomas, Director
St. Cyprian Beacon Center
 Provide teaching assistance with various educational enrichment programs,
6225 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia
215-474-1926
such as Achieve 3000, a Web-based Literacy Program
Alexandra Dolan, Director
St. Francis of Assisi Beacon Center
 Offer to be a tutor to assist students with homework and school projects, in
44 W. Logan Street, Philadelphia
215-848-1740
particular science fair and civics
Kristi Strawbridge, Director
Holy Innocents Beacon Center
 Assist our staff in planning and implementing Arts and Crafts projects
4251 L Street, Philadelphia
215-288-8101
 Do data entry, answer phones, serve as substitute receptionist
St. Martin de Porres Beacon Center
Honor Blackburn-Grant,
 Generate ideas and help coordinate a fundraising program or activity
2300 W. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia
215-223-0928
 Assist with recreational youth activities (indoor sports, music)
Martin Sheeron, Director
St. Martin of Tours Beacon Center
 Offer to speak about your career field or some other hobby / skill with our
Roosevelt Blvd & Sanger St., Phila.
215-744-1376
older children and teens
Susan Pytlewski, Director
Nativity BVM Beacon Center
 Provide career & job search advice to parents of our children who are
3224 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia
215-291-9218
unemployed or underemployed
Jesse Hall, Director
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
215-472-4049
Beacon Center
For more ideas or information, contact:
344 N. Felton Street, Philadelphia
Bill Tangradi
Ed Lis
James Kerrigan, Director
St. Veronica Beacon Center
Manager, Beacon Center Program
Director of Mission Integration
3521 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia
215-228-6825
and Volunteer Services
215-965-1710
Aggie Wilson, Director
Visitation BVM Beacon Center
215-854-7058
elis@chs-adphila.org
300 E. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia
215-427-0481
btangradi@chs-adphila.org
Chester County Center
125 N. Darlington Street
West Chester
(also in Coatesville)
Bucks County Service Ctr
100 Levittown Parkway
Levittown (also Warminster)