Condron Sweda Advertising Announces Two Non-Profits to Share Space

Condron Sweda Advertising announces the sponsoring organization of Friends of the Poor; The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the sponsors of The Catherine McAuley Center; The Sisters of Mercy, announce that both Catholic agencies will now share administrative space located at the current Catherine McAuley Center (430 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505) as of August first.

The sponsoring organizations identified that Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center are both strong with similarities in their religious based mission, values, and complimentary services. They recognized that a collaboration between the two can significantly increase the delivery of services to those most vulnerable in our community.

“Both Catherine McAuley Center and Friends of the Poor will retain their separate identities and missions,” explained Krista S. Murray, the McAuley Executive Director and CEO. “Friends of the Poor will move their administration functions to our building at 430 Pittston Avenue in Scranton,” she continued.

Meghan Loftus, President and CEO of Friends of the Poor, related, “While we will be sharing office space, both organizations will continue current collaborations to meet the needs of the marginalized in our community. We will also examine if our programs including shelter, clothing, food, furniture, and other family-sustaining services can be combined to expand outreach, while each agency retains its identity.”

The mission of the Catherine McAuley Center is to serve those experiencing homelessness in NEPA through housing programs, case management and supportive services. Their programs include Family Support, Emergency Shelter, Housing, Women’s Housing, Women’s Re-Entry Housing, and Food Pantry.

The mission of Friends of the Poor is to bring together in friendship those who have the desire to give with those who are in need of assistance, in order to ease the burden of living in poverty and enhance the quality of life for all. Their programs include Food Pantries, Family to Family Food Basket, Utility Assistance, Donated Furniture, Household Assistance, Clothesline for Men, Children and Adult Programs.