Catholic Charities of Buffalo President and Chief Executive Officer Deacon Steve Schumer issued the following statement denouncing the killing of George Floyd and the pattern of violence and injustice that precedes this murder: “We detest the senseless, tragic and unmerciful death of a Black man, George Floyd. “We stand with…
To more quickly connect Western New Yorkers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the crucial services they need right now, Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced the launch of a dedicated COVID-19 helpline. By calling 716-218-1419 between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., one can reach a Catholic…
A Gathering Place, Wellsville and Ladies of Charity thrift stores, and Nutrition~Simply Said effected Fri, Mar 13th 2020 03:00 pm Keeping both our clients’ and volunteers’ healthy and safety a top priority, Catholic Charities has elected to temporarily close three of its programs next week. During the week of March…
“The anticipated and now formal announcement by the Diocese of Buffalo regarding its pursuit of reorganization through Chapter 11 provides Catholic Charities of Buffalo another opportunity to communicate that we are a separate nonprofit organization, a distinct entity from the Diocese. As such, we are not involved or included in…

by Rose Caldwell Mon, Dec 23rd 2019 02:00 pm Following an extensive five month search by the Board of Trustees, Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Buffalo and Chair of the Board of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, announces the appointment of Deacon Steve Schumer as the…
by Nancy Steves Wed, Nov 20th 2019 02:00 pm Are you a caregiver for someone living with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s or other dementia? If so, the newest collaboration between Catholic Charities of Buffalo and Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church can be a source of support. The free Memory Care Respite…
by Rose Caldwell Fri, Aug 2nd 2019 10:00 am Catholic Charities of Buffalo has achieved its third consecutive national reaccreditation – gaining it in an expedited process for the first time – through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA), an independent, non-profit accreditor of community-based behavioral health care and…
by Kaitlin Jackson Fri, Jul 19th 2019 09:00 am Catholic Charities of Buffalo has partnered with Immaculate Conception Church in Ransomville to offer a free, monthly respite program for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias beginning Thursday, Sept. 12. The respite program will be offered from 10 a.m. to…

by Kaitlin Jackson Wed, Jun 26th 2019 02:00 pm Kelly Grimaldi, Catholic Charities Tri-County district director; and Nyla Gaylord, Ministry of Concern executive director; pose with the new sign before its installation at Catholic Charities’ Batavia office. Following a year of increased collaboration, Catholic Charities installed a sign for Ministry…
by Kaitlin Jackson Tue, Apr 2nd 2019 12:00 pm The Hope Center of Le Roy has partnered with Catholic Charities of Buffalo to offer a free, monthly respite program for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia beginning Wednesday, May 8. The respite program will be offered from 10 a.m….