Catholic Charities of Buffalo has received a $20,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation to support its emergency financial assistance program in Genesee and Orleans counties. Emergency assistance is provided to neighbors in need on a case-by-case basis and can include emergency food, Neighbor for Neighbor enrollment, rental/housing, personal…
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To celebrate the success that defined Catholic Charities of Buffalo for the past 100 years and to toast its promising future, the agency recently hosted its Centennial Celebration on Oct. 29. As part of the event, five Centennial Awards were presented to deserving Catholic Charities employees, a volunteer, and a…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Symvy7OOj3w&feature=youtu.be HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2023 brought in a record total of $507,456 toward the annual Appeal’s $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith. This total included $111,000 in matching funds from…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has elected Kellie Ulrich to its Board of Trustees for a three-year term. “Kellie is no stranger to Catholic Charities, having previously served as chair of the community division for the 2015-2017 Appeals,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO, Catholic Charities. “We welcome Kellie’s years…
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Looking for more fulfillment or a way to make the world a little better in the new year? Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the life of an older adult through its Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. Both…
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'Tis the season of giving and the Ladies of Charity elves at Catholic Charities Santa’s Workshop are seeking donations, recipients, and volunteers to help brighten the holidays for children in need throughout Western New York. Once again part of the WNY Holiday Partnership, Catholic Charities’ Christmas program will serve infants…
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In anticipation of its 100th year of serving the Western New York community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo formally began its year-long celebration with a Centennial Kickoff Luncheon on Nov. 2, 2022 at The Pearl at the Webb in downtown Buffalo. The organization, which was incorporated on Oct. 30, 1923, was…
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In honor of the 175th Anniversary of the Diocese of Buffalo, the Ladies of Charity, an affiliate organization of Catholic Charities and a diocesan ministry, is participating in the diocese’s Day of Service this weekend. This volunteer opportunity will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Ladies…
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Michael Murphy Jenna Bichler Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced two new leadership appointments within its organization. Jenna Bichler and Michael Murphy both join as senior directors. With a primary focus on programming to strengthen individual and family stability and connectedness, Bichler will be responsible for supporting, coaching, and guiding…
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For the second year in a row, Catholic Charities is hosting a Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school age kids and teenagers in Pre-K through 12th grade throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear are being collected now through Aug. 12. All…
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