To help ensure its food pantry shelves are stocked amid a growing need in the local community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced it has received seven pallets of food for distribution across its eight pantries in Erie, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Catholic Charities USA recently secured a financial contribution…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo was a recent recipient of two grants from Food Shuttle of WNY, totaling nearly $2,000. The monies will go toward food for holiday meal distributions through the agency’s Russell J. Salvatore Food Pantry & Outreach in Lackawanna, and toward winterizing an entranceway at the agency’s Lovejoy…
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Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year by hosting a Personal Care Item Drive to benefit families and individuals in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “The last few years, we have held a donation drive for new socks and undergarments, but this year, we’ve seen…
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Expectant and young families are invited to attend a free Healthy Baby Festival hosted by Catholic Charities of BuffaloWomen, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sheridan Park – Shelter #2 located at 900 Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. “Now in…
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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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With summer vacation well underway, children and teens are spending more time at home, socializing with friends, and probably interacting with others through social media or video games. With the impact of social media and electronic devices, cyberbullying has increased in recent years. The behavioral health team at Catholic Charities…
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Deacon Steve Schumer Deacon Steve Schumer, president & CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced his retirement to the agency’s Board of Trustees on Thursday, July 10 and in a video message to staff and volunteers today. Schumer’s retirement becomes effective on December 31, 2025. Quoting scripture in his message…
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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 is now accepting applicants for its C-Tech, Introduction to Telecommunications, class. This 12-week, hands-on technology training program offers nationally recognized certifications in telecommunications, network cabling for copper and fiber optics and 5G systems, along with grounding and bonding. Classes begin June 30 and run Mondays through Thursdays from…
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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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