Sisters Place and Auberle plan to have Sisters Place join the Auberle family as a subsidiary effective January 1, 2025. The name and corporation entity of Sisters Place will continue.
“The continued success of Sisters Place depends on how well we collectively care for those we serve,” said Dr. Ferraro, (now former) Sisters Place CEO, “We are excited to partner with Auberle, an organization that has effectively cared for individuals, families, and communities for more than 70 years. We believe this collaboration will greatly benefit both the Sisters Place and our local communities.”
Damian Gilliard, Sisters Place Board President, noted: “After a decade of dedicated service to Sisters Place and receiving her Doctorate in Executive Leadership, Dr. Melissa Ferraro will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director. Auberle Housing Manager Tess Palmer will serve as Interim Director. In January, Auberle CEO John Patrick Lydon will assume the same role with Sisters Place, ensuring continuity in vital programs and services. This transition builds upon Sisters Place’s strong foundation, opening new possibilities for growth and impact.”
Sister Janet Gardner, Chair of the Sisters Place Members and associated with the organization for most of its history, notes: “The initial desire of religious congregations to combine their efforts to provide quality housing and life-giving services to homeless and marginalized families has come to a new moment. Hundreds of families have found stability and well-being through Sisters Place for over 30 years. With aging and diminishing numbers in our religious congregations, we searched for the most appropriate partner to ensure continued growth and enhance services. Auberle was the perfect fit! Our administration of Sisters Place may end, but our support and prayers remain firm. We are confident that those served by Sisters Place and the larger Auberle family will benefit tremendously by this partnership.”
Auberle CEO John Patrick Lydon said, “It is so impressive that the Sisters, while carrying out their other respective duties of each Order, recognized and collaborated to meet the need for housing and supportive services over 30 years ago. We are honored that Sisters Place approached us and asked us to continue this work alongside their dedicated staff. We take our commitment to continuing the legacy that the Sisters began very seriously and are excited to get started.”
