Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center

Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center - McAuley House

121 Church Street, Plymouth, PA 18651

Eligibility

Applicants must be residents of Luzerne County for at least 6 months; women must be homeless without substantial resources and for reasons other than domestic violence, drug and alcohol free, physically and emotionally able to care for their children, and willing to assist with household tasks and cooperate in a shared living situation.

Hours

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

(570) 342-1342

Voice

Application process

Call to apply or for more information.

Fees

All services are provided free of charge.

Service area

Luzerne, PA

Description

Provides thirty-day residences for homeless women and children who are in crisis which leaves them homeless. Services include: shelter, case management, transportation, linkages to community resources, medical assessment, and health service referrals.

What's Here

Transitional Housing/Shelter

Providing organization

Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center

A non-profit, charitable organization, run entirely by volunteers. Provides for basic needs with food, clothing, emergency assistance, household items, and furniture. In addition, hosts events that bring hope and brighten up the holidays. Serves a wide range of people through senior holiday dinners to children's after school programs and field trips. Serves those experiencing homelessness in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.