SCRANTON, PA — Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, has nominated the Catherine McAuley Center in the large-size organization category in the 2023 Community Choice Awards. 

To win the award, the shelter must receive the most votes in its category. Finalists are announced on August 30, so votes should be cast now.

The center offers shelter to persons experiencing homelessness in Lackawanna and Lucerne counties.

The announcement was made on National Nonprofit Day, August 17.

The nomination comes as a result of the center's achievements, a spokesperson said. It has attained a four-star rating and earned all four Charity Navigator beacons. “This recognition reflects the organization's commitment to transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in its charitable endeavors.”

The Community Choice Awards has one winner in each of four categories. Winning is based on total number of votes received, and the winners will be announced on September 27.

The four winning charities will receive the following:

• Prominent visibility on Charity Navigator for one year
• Email announcement sent to Charity Navigator’s audience of donors
• Dedicated posts on Charity Navigator’s social media
• Webinar speaking opportunity
• Press release 

Krista Murray, Executive Director, shared her appreciation, “The Catherine McAuley Center is deeply grateful for this nomination and the continued support from its community, donors, and partners,” said center executive director Krista Murray. “The organization remains dedicated to its mission and looks forward to making a positive impact in its community.”

To cast your vote, visit bit.ly/3KyivJ0 or the center’s social media for a direct link and follow the instructions. 

The Catherine McAuley Center has provided programs and services to those experiencing homelessness in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties since 1984. Beyond a shelter of a roof and walls, the center’s mission is to help the community break the cycle of poverty and heal the trauma of homelessness.

To learn more, call the Catherine McAuley Center at 570/342-1342.

About Charity Navigator

Founded in 2002, Charity Navigator is a 501(c)(3) organization that guides intelligent giving with the nation's largest, most comprehensive charity evaluation tool. The organization helps donors easily identify U.S.-registered charities making a difference on the issues they care about most while helping charities better understand their donors, deliver on impact, and increase awareness and funding. Learn more at charitynavigator.org.