Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center - Family Support Program
A referral program designed to help those that are unhoused or experiencing housing instability with information regarding emergency shelters, housing counseling, and linkages to community services. Additionally, the Family Support Program provides assistance with food, hygiene items, and period products.
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Physical Address
430 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505
Voice
Application process
Call for more information.
Fee
All services are provided free of charge.
Eligibility
Individuals and families that are unhoused or facing housing instability who contact the center for supportive or emergency services.
Service area
Lackawanna, PA
Luzerne, PA
Agency info
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.