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News Release: Catholic Housing and Community Services’ of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Thanksgiving Luncheon Celebrations for Senior Residents

November 20, 2019

Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) will once again host Thanksgiving luncheon celebrations for residents of its affordable senior housing communities. Dedicated staff from Saint Francis Villa, located in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, will host a Thanksgiving celebration for approximately 25 senior residents. The celebration will include door…

News Release: Catholic Housing And Community Services Partners With Catholic Charities USA To Host Two-Day Educational Training Event On Innovative Eldercare Program

October 17, 2019

Nearly 24 representatives from 12 dioceses across the United States will be in attendance to learn about model parish-based elder care programs. Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) along with Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) will host a two-day educational training event to highlight CHCS’ innovative Eldercare Program. This program, which…

News Release: Catholic Housing And Community Services’ Saint John Neumann Place II To Host Inspirational Retreat Series For Seniors Featuring Nationally Renowned Speakers

September 19, 2019

Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (CHCS), Saint John Neumann Place II (SJNPII), will host the inspirational series, “Vibrant Spirit,” a retreat program designed for older adults. This series, produced in partnership with Malvern Retreat House, is designed to explore the challenges many older adults may face including illness, self-doubt, loss…

News Release: Catholic Housing And Community Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Partners With Nutritional Development Services To Create Community Garden For Seniors

August 7, 2019

Senior residents from Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (CHCS) Saint John Neumann Place II (SJNPII) recently received a boost thanks to new 80-square-foot community garden. Funding for the community garden was made possible by a “garden grant” from the Community Food Program operated by Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese…

News Release: Catholic Housing And Community Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia’s Saint Francis Villa To Host Senior Citizen Health And Wellness Fair

August 6, 2019

Saint Francis Villa, an affordable housing development for seniors in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, operated by Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) will host a health and wellness fair for all senior residents. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:00 a.m. Saint Francis Villa 2450 Emerald Street Philadelphia, PA 19125…