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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Low-Income & Subsidized Rental Housing
Mission: Catholic housing corporation of schuylkill county is committed toproviding the best possible low income independent living housingunder the hud section 8 program in order to provide exceptionalphysical, emotional, social, and spiritual care to the elderly. The organization is also committed to meeting the needs of the elderly with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Programs: Catholic housing corporation of schuylkill county operates a section 8, low income, elderly housing project in pottsville, pennsylvania. There are 24 one bedroom, 17 large one bedroom, and 7 efficiency apartments. The organization maintains high resident satisfaction as measured by high occupancy and low turnover; supports "aging in place" with programs to help seniors remain independent as long as possible; improves operations with training of all management staff in fair housing certification; strengthens quality of life programs with increased outreach to community organizations; improves food security for residents by partnering each of the eight communities with access to food banks and develops a strategy to meet the growing need for affordable housing for seniors with limited income.