Kaitlin Jackson, Author at Catholic Charities

Jan 14

Appeal 2026 Launches with $8 Million Goal

By Kaitlin Jackson Appeal, Fundraising & Support, News

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…

Dec 29

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Catholic Charities Promotes Kelly Zielinski to Director of Finance

By Kaitlin Jackson Leadership, News

Kelly Zielinski Catholic Charities of Buffalo has promoted Kelly Zielinski to director of finance. She succeeds Bob Hasselbeck who has been appointed chief financial officer. Zielinski joined Catholic Charities in 2012, and has steadily advanced her roles within the agency, becoming senior accountant in 2021, and most recently served as…

Dec 12

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Catholic Charities Warns of Immigration Scammers

By Kaitlin Jackson Immigration, News

Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been made aware of immigration legal service scams that use the agency’s name to victimize vulnerable immigrants. These illegal scams are being conducted both here locally and across the country, using both Catholic Charities USA and individual agency names. Scammers are claiming immigrants can enroll…

Dec 12

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Coping With Holiday Inequity: Practical Tips for a Kinder Christmas

By Kaitlin Jackson Uncategorized, Petals of HOPE, Child & Family Wellbeing

Whether it’s a “Dear Santa” letter, a Christmas wish list, or a spontaneous “Mommy, I want that,” children enter the holiday season with hopes and expectations for what will be waiting under the tree. Those hopes are shaped not only by the steady stream of holiday advertising, but also by…

Dec 09

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Catholic Charities Appoints Robert Hasselbeck to Chief Financial Officer

By Kaitlin Jackson Uncategorized, News, Leadership

Robert Hasselbeck Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Robert Hasselbeck to chief financial officer. He succeeds Mike Quinn who is retiring at the end of the year. “We are deeply grateful for the expertise, leadership, and mentorship Mike has brought to the agency and his guidance laid a strong foundation…

Dec 03

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Catholic Charities Seeking Donations and Recipients for Santa’s Workshop

By Kaitlin Jackson Fundraising & Support, News

To help ensure all children across Western New York have something special to unwrap on Christmas morning, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking donations and recipients for its annual Santa’s Workshop. As part of the WNY Holiday Toy Partnership, Catholic Charities’ Christmas program serves infants to teenagers. “Christmas can already…

Nov 13

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Catholic Charities of Buffalo receives food donation from Catholic Charities USA

By Kaitlin Jackson News, Food Pantry & Outreach

To help ensure its food pantry shelves are stocked amid a growing need in the local community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced it has received seven pallets of food for distribution across its eight pantries in Erie, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Catholic Charities USA recently secured a financial contribution…

Oct 20

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Catholic Charities receives two Food Shuttle of WNY grants

By Kaitlin Jackson Fundraising & Support, News, Food Pantry & Outreach

Catholic Charities of Buffalo was a recent recipient of two grants from Food Shuttle of WNY, totaling nearly $2,000. The monies will go toward food for holiday meal distributions through the agency’s Russell J. Salvatore Food Pantry & Outreach in Lackawanna, and toward winterizing an entranceway at the agency’s Lovejoy…

Oct 01

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Beyond Accountability: Why Mental Health Treatment Matters for Domestic Violence Perpetrators

By Kaitlin Jackson Petals of HOPE, Mental Wellness

When discussing domestic violence, much of the focus - rightly so - is on supporting survivors. But to truly break the cycle of abuse, we must also address the underlying issues those who cause harm have been unable to resolve on their own. Domestic violence perpetrator intervention programs (often called…

Kaitlin Jackson

Appeal 2026 Launches with $8 Million Goal

Counting the Social Cost of Poverty

Catholic Charities Promotes Kelly Zielinski to Director of Finance

Catholic Charities Warns of Immigration Scammers

Coping With Holiday Inequity: Practical Tips for a Kinder Christmas

Catholic Charities Appoints Robert Hasselbeck to Chief Financial Officer

Catholic Charities Seeking Donations and Recipients for Santa’s Workshop

Catholic Charities of Buffalo receives food donation from Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Charities receives two Food Shuttle of WNY grants

Beyond Accountability: Why Mental Health Treatment Matters for Domestic Violence Perpetrators

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