Catholic Charities today announced the latest vocational training and workforce development offerings available in early 2022 at its East Delavan Academy, a short-term vocational training program which provides classroom, hands-on, and soft-skills training for students ages 18 and older. “Businesses and organizations across Western New York are hiring with construction, information…
Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, recently visited Catholic Charities Glynn Family Services Center and its adjacent Children’s Clinic, both on Tronolone Place in Niagara Falls. In addition to touring the offices and blessing the sites, Bishop Fisher met members of the James and Mary…
Catholic Charities needs volunteers for its Friendly Phones and Home Visitation Programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. Both programs depend on dedicated volunteers to provide weekly visits or phone calls to isolated seniors 60+ who live independently, or with family. Volunteers engage in friendly conversation, partake in hobbies, crafts, and special…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced two leadership appointments within its organization, Deneb Pirrone as corporate compliance and quality officer, and Ryan Undercoffer as senior director. “We are excited to welcome Deneb and Ryan to the Catholic Charities team and look forward to the impact they will have on our organization,” said…
With many separated from loved ones last holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic, families and friends across Western New York are planning to restore their holiday traditions this year. The mental health counselors with Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing tips and coping strategies to help ease stress and feeling overwhelmed…
Today, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees is announcing that The John R. Oishei Foundation has offered the campaign a matching challenge to generate $25,000 in donations and they will match that same amount leadingto a total of $50,000. On September 2, 2021, five organizations came together to announce a fundraising effort to raise $750,000 to support more than 300 Afghan evacuees destined for Buffalo. The campaign, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees, has…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced Maria Eliza “Apple” Domingo has been named director of immigration and refugee assistance program and Brandon Thurman as director of workforce and education services. “We are grateful to welcome Apple and Brandon to the Catholic Charities team and look forward to the leadership and extensive experiences…
Providing free personal care items to neighbors in need To help individuals and families in need, Catholic Charities is hosting a Parish Parking Lot Pop Up at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive in to receive…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced its Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program recently received a WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence, Gold, from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC. The award program, given at three levels of performance: Gold, Premiere, and Elite, recognizes local WIC agencies…
Program helps non-parents navigate challenges of providing full-time care of related children who have been separated from biological parents Are you the primary caregiver of another family member’s child? The Kinship Caregiver Program at Catholic Charities is a resource for families in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties who may need support in stepping…