Daniel Mecca, Appeal 2026 chair, unveils the 2026 Appeal total. Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced total philanthropic gifts for its 2025-2026 fiscal year increased by 7.8% reaching $9,075,325, reflecting the generosity and commitment of donors across Western New York. The total includes $7,280,436 raised through Appeal 2026, along with…
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Students from more than a dozen Catholic schools and religious education programs across Western New York raised nearly $30,000 for Appeal 2026 as part of this year’s Catholic Charities Cup. The annual fundraising competition, hosted by Catholic Charities of Buffalo, honors high schools, elementary schools, and faith formation programs that…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hosting its third Hops for HOPE, a celebration of the work of the agency and a call to support Appeal 2026, at Resurgence Brewing. This year’s event is a weekend celebration that kicks off on Thursday, May 14 and runs through Saturday, May 16. The…
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HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, raised a total of $528,105 in support of Appeal 2026 on March 18 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, pushing the annual campaign past the halfway mark toward its overall $8 million goal. The…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has introduced the members of the Appeal 2026 leadership team. This year’s Appeal is led by Daniel Mecca as chair, Pia and Eugene O’Connor as vice chairs, Patricia Spear as parish and community division chair, Nicholas Knab as corporate division chair, and Connor Rosenecker as corporate…
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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,…
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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…
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Appeal officials announced today that Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith raised a total of $7,442,384 in cash and pledges, representing 87.5% of its $8.5 million goal. Appeal 2025 launched in January and concluded on June 30. “We are deeply grateful…
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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 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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