The following is ARCHIVED material about applying for a PPP Loan, under the CARES Act. #1 Research the CARES Act Read the complete bill here, if you so choose Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application form here Small Business Association site Your local Chamber of Commerce: https://www.discovernepa.com/featured/coronavirus/ CARES Act Loan Comparison Details Overview from U.S. Department …
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CARBONDALE – Even before the emergency food distribution was slated to start outside the Catholic Social Services Carbondale office on July 17, cars were lined up down River Street. “The need is so intense, I’ve never, never seen it so diverse,” Michelle Santanna, Catholic Social Services Carbondale manager, said. For more than two hours, …
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WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 12, 2020) – Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton announces today that the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge program will become an independent non-profit agency as of June 15, 2020. The new agency will be known as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. Many of …
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In the midst of rising unemployment numbers and essential workers who are putting their lives on the line to battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this Friday, May 1, will take on added significance. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will celebrate the 12:10 p.m. daily Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter for the Feast Day of …
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In the midst of rising unemployment numbers and essential workers who are putting their lives on the line to battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this Friday, May 1, will take on added significance with two different events in the Diocese of Scranton. First, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will celebrate the 12:10 p.m. daily …
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As local, statewide and national unemployment rates climb and families find their incomes slashed, food pantries operated by Catholic Human/ Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton are seeing an influx of new faces seeking help. From Hazleton to Carbondale, large numbers of first-time visitors have reached out for assistance as they find themselves out …
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Witness Talk I- Brief Overview “Good morning. My name is ___ and I am a parishioner here at ___. Father (pastor) _____ has asked me to take a moment to speak today and I agreed — because I believe in the work of the Diocesan Annual Appeal and I’m here to ask you …
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The Mission of Shepherd’s Maternity House is to provide shelter, care, counseling, and education as an alternative to abortion for pregnant women ages 18 and older. During their stay the mothers are given much needed support in a loving family atmosphere. They are also given the assistance and knowledge to provide that same nurturing, comforting environment for their …
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This program offers a variety of supportive services to individuals and families experiencing or at risk for homelessness. The focus of Case Management is to provide the tools and skills that are needed to prevent you from ever being in a homeless situation again. The ultimate goal of the program is to help attain …
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The Diocese of Scranton Launches Independent Survivors Compensation Program A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP BAMBERA: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d31hibyaxpzw0ne/Compensation%20Program.mp4?dl=0 SCRANTON, PA (January 22, 2019) – The Diocese of Scranton today launched its Independent Survivors Compensation Program, an independent program designed to compensate survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Participation in the Program by survivors is entirely voluntary and the …
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