Kaitlin Jackson, Author at Catholic Charities

Mar 03

Winter blues? Try walking it out!

By Kaitlin Jackson Petals of HOPE, Mental Wellness, Health and Wellness

When winter makes everything feel slower, heavier, and harder, it makes sense that your mood shifts with it. During Western New York winters, as the days grow shorter and the gray skies linger, the routines that once felt steady in September can gradually start to feel more draining and more…

Mar 03

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HOPE Day 2026 Set For March 18

By Kaitlin Jackson Appeal, HOPE Day, News

HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, is Wednesday, March 18. The first $100,000 in donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar from generous sponsors including OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark, LLC, Lawley Insurance,…

Feb 06

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Catholic Charities opens new behavioral health office in Lockport

By Kaitlin Jackson Counseling & Mental Health, News

L-R: Laurie Bragg, manager of administration, Behavioral Health, Catholic Charities; Rachael Considine, program supervisor, Behavioral Health, Catholic Charities; Justin Fax, practice director, Behavioral Health, Catholic Charities; and Molly Oliver, chief operating officer, Catholic Charities. To better serve an increasing need for mental health services, Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced…

Feb 05

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Catholic Charities of Buffalo Appoints Tony DeSimone President & CEO

By Kaitlin Jackson News, Leadership

Tony DeSimone Following an extensive seven-month search by its board of trustees, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Tony DeSimone as the organization’s new president & CEO, effective March 2. DeSimone succeeds Deacon Steve Schumer, who retired at the end of 2025 after serving six years in the role. “Across…

Jan 30

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The Damage of Poverty on Mental Health

By Kaitlin Jackson Mental Wellness, Petals of HOPE

When mental health is discussed, it’s often talked about on an individual level, with a focus on diagnoses or treatment plans. But for many of our neighbors in Western New York, mental health is also shaped by everyday realities like poverty and access to basic needs. Clinicians at Catholic Charities…

Jan 29

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Catholic Charities Publishes 2025 Report to the Community

By Kaitlin Jackson News

Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced the release of its 2025 Report to the Community, which highlights how the agency has continued to serve those in need while adapting its programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community. “Last year wasn’t without its challenges as federal funding…

Jan 23

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When Hunger Hits Home: How Catholic Charities Supports Our Neighbors

By Kaitlin Jackson Petals of HOPE, Child & Family Wellbeing, Nutrition & Health

For many families, food insecurity begins with one unexpected moment. Whether it’s a layoff, a medical emergency, or a bill they didn’t see coming, one of the biggest concerns following a financial setback is how to put food on the table. At Catholic Charities of Buffalo, we help alleviate that…

Jan 16

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Stability and Second Chances: The Role of Permanent Supportive Housing

By Kaitlin Jackson Petals of HOPE, Mental Wellness, Health and Wellness, Senior Living

When you consider poverty, one of the issues that generally comes to mind is homelessness. So many are one medical emergency or job loss away from being in danger of losing housing. For those already living in poverty, the odds of this reality drift even closer. And that’s one side…

Jan 14

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Appeal 2026 Launches with $8 Million Goal

By Kaitlin Jackson Fundraising & Support, News, Appeal

L-R: Connor Rosenecker, corporate division vice chair; Chuck Hayes, Catholic Charities chief communications & development officer; Daniel Mecca, Appeal chair; Patricia Spear, parish and community division chair; and Nicholas Knab, corporate division chair. Officials and volunteers gathered today to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and…

Jan 09

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Counting the Social Cost of Poverty

By Kaitlin Jackson Petals of HOPE, Child & Family Wellbeing

January is Poverty Awareness Month, and it offers a time to reflect on the true pervasiveness of poverty. Because when it comes down to it, poverty is more than a lack of income – it’s a condition that impacts virtually every aspect of life, from limiting opportunities and education, to…

Kaitlin Jackson

Winter blues? Try walking it out!

HOPE Day 2026 Set For March 18

Catholic Charities opens new behavioral health office in Lockport

Catholic Charities of Buffalo Appoints Tony DeSimone President & CEO

The Damage of Poverty on Mental Health

Catholic Charities Publishes 2025 Report to the Community

When Hunger Hits Home: How Catholic Charities Supports Our Neighbors

Stability and Second Chances: The Role of Permanent Supportive Housing

Appeal 2026 Launches with $8 Million Goal

Counting the Social Cost of Poverty

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