With summer vacation well underway, children and teens are spending more time at home, socializing with friends, and probably interacting with others through social media or video games. With the impact of social media and electronic devices, cyberbullying has increased in recent years. The behavioral health team at Catholic Charities…
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Deacon Steve Schumer Deacon Steve Schumer, president & CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced his retirement to the agency’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, July 10 and in a video message to staff and volunteers today. Schumer’s retirement becomes effective on December 31, 2025. Quoting scripture in his message…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo is among several “affiliated entities” considering participation in the settlement agreement between the unsecured creditors committee and the Diocese of Buffalo. Participating in the agreement would offer an opportunity to collectively settle five lawsuits that have named Catholic Charities as a defendant. “This opportunity provides resolution…
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Catholic Charities is now accepting applicants for its C-Tech, Introduction to Telecommunications, class. This 12-week, hands-on technology training program offers nationally recognized certifications in telecommunications, network cabling for copper and fiber optics and 5G systems, along with grounding and bonding. Classes begin June 30 and run Mondays through Thursdays from…
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If someone asked you to do a task continuously throughout the entirety of your waking hours, you’d probably be a bit put off. Folding clothes for 16 hours straight? Typing emails for 16 hours straight? No way. But for so many, social media is exactly that. A continuous availability. Because…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced the recipients of this year’s Catholic Charities Cup, a fundraising competition among Western New York Catholic high schools, elementary schools, and faith formations. The schools that raised the most money for Appeal 2025 in their division are awarded with the Catholic Charities Cup trophy…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hosting its second Hops for HOPE, a celebration of the work of the agency and a call to support Appeal 2025, at Resurgence Brewing. Following the success of the inaugural Hops for HOPE event last year, this year’s event is a week-long celebration that kicks…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced that it has been designated an Accredited Charity with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The agency has been successfully accredited with the BBB since 2017. To be named a BBB Accredited Charity, an organization must meet 20 Standards of Charity Accountability, which are broken down…
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Appeal officials announced Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,061,129, which is 59% of this year’s $8.5 million goal. Last year’s Appeal 2024 did not reach the $5 million…
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HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, brought in a record total of $516,124 in support of Appeal 2025 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith. This total included $111,000 in matching funds from OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark, LLC, Tops Friendly Markets, Uniland…
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