With the holiday season underway, the Ladies of Charity elves at Catholic Charities Santa’s Workshop are again seeking donations, recipients, and volunteers to help ensure all children in Western New York have something special to unwrap on Christmas morning. As part of the WNY Holiday Partnership, Catholic Charities’ Christmas program…
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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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Catholic Charities is currently seeking volunteers for its Immigration & Refugee Assistance Program (IRAP) with an immediate need for drivers, transportation guides, and teams who can assist in setting up a safe home environment for newly arriving refugee families. “For 100 years, Catholic Charities and the clients we serve rely…
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Nawotka-Ace Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Rikki Nawotka-Ace, LMSW as senior director. In her new role, Nawotka-Ace will join the program operations team and oversee Catholic Charities’ resettlement programming, including the immigration and refugee assistance program. “Rikki’s energy, leadership, and expertise will strengthen our commitment to the people and…
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To celebrate the success that has defined Catholic Charities of Buffalo for the past 100 years and to toast its promising future, the agency announced details for its signature anniversary event, a Centennial Mass and Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 29. Kerry Alys Robinson Guests are invited to begin the day…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced a day of fashion and fun as the Ladies of Charity host their annual “Dress for Less” style show and theme basket fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 at The Grapevine Banquets, 333 Dick Road, Depew. Those attending can look forward to a “boutique” of new…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo recently recognized several of its foster grandparent program participants. At a recent recognition event, recipients of the Foster Grandparent of the Year and the Henry Osinski Community Service Award were honored, in addition to several foster grandparents marking 10 and 15 years of service. This year’s…
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Are you a homebound older adult or do you know someone who may need to be checked in on? Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking older adults in Erie County to participate in its Telephone Assurance Program (TAP). This free service provides regular telephone calls from caring volunteers to homebound…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Charles Hayes its chief development officer. In his new role, Hayes will be responsible for strategic leadership and planning for long-term support for Catholic Charities through the execution of year-round annual and major gift advancement programs, including the annual Appeal. “Chuck’s skills in relationship…
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Melanie Ricketts Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the promotion of Melanie Ricketts to senior director of stability and connectedness. She most recently served as district director of Chautauqua County. In her new role, Ricketts will have a primary focus on programming to strengthen individual and family stability and connectedness,…
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