The start of a new school year is upon us and along with that comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids. The mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing several simple tips for parents…
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To help neighbors in need throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, Catholic Charities is seeking donations of personal care items to help restock its personal care pantry located within its Olean office. Olean Personal Care Pantry Donations of new and unopened products such as deodorant, toilet paper, toothpaste, and feminine products…
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To coincide with World Breastfeeding Week, expectant and young families are invited to attend a free Healthy Baby Festival hosted by Catholic Charities of Buffalo Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sheridan Park located on Sheridan Drive in…
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Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year with its annual Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades Pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “Just like notebooks and pencils, growing children also need new socks and underwear for…
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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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Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced leadership promotions within its newly integrated Communications and Development Department. Chuck Hayes has been named chief communications & development officer, and Kaitlin Jackson was promoted to director, agency communications. “To create efficiencies and enhance capabilities when it comes to communicating the mission and services…
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Appeal officials announced today that Appeal 2024 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith raised a total of $8,002,705.37 in cash and pledges, representing 84% of its $9.5 million goal. Appeal 2024 was launched in January and concluded on June 30. “It’s because of…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the promotion of Elise Pogorzelski to senior director, school-based services. In this new role, she oversees Catholic Charities’ school-based offerings, which include the in-school social work, closing the gap, and foster grandparent programs, as well as works toward expanding partner networks and community-based service…
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To learn how Catholic Charities and other Jamestown area resources can help families and individuals, the organization is hosting an open house on Friday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its location at 42 Dunham Ave. “Catholic Charities provides HOPE for our neighbors of all ages, regardless…
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HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2024 raised a total of $434,778 toward the 100th annual Appeal’s $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith. This total included $61,000 in matching funds from Uniland Development,…
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