Michael Murphy Jenna Bichler Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced two new leadership appointments within its organization. Jenna Bichler and Michael Murphy both join as senior directors. With a primary focus on programming to strengthen individual and family stability and connectedness, Bichler will be responsible for supporting, coaching, and guiding…
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HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2022, brought in $242,091 on May 11. Matching funds of $96,750 provided thanks to the generosity of Delaware North and other anonymous donors, added to this total to increase HOPE Day’s grand total to $339,651 towards the…
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While one’s mental health is something to keep top of mind every day, there is an increased focus during Mental Health Awareness Month each May. With many still experiencing major impacts on their mental health due to the pandemic, the mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the members of its Appeal 2022 leadership team which include Thomas Beecher, Jr. and Nancy Nielsen, M.D., Ph.D. as general chairs, Adam Sumlin, Ph.D. as vice chair, Kevin Gannon as parish division chair, Kevin Brayer and Daniel Mecca as corporate division chairs, and Laurie…
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Due to inclement weather, the following changes will be made to Catholic Charities services for Friday, Feb. 4: Remote Services All clinical services Offices in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. Dunkirk: Remote after 1 p.m. Buffalo: Downtown location, 525 Washington St., & Immigration and Refugee Assistance…
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2022 – Appeal officials and co-chairs today launched Appeal 2022, in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the diocesan Fund for the Faith, with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30. This year’s theme is once again “HOPE.” “This new goal strikes a…
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IMPORTANT: Due to many circumstances, please note following list of temporary site closures and changes to in-person service: Our Fulton-St. Brigid food pantry, 170 Fulton St., Buffalo, is closing at 10:30 a.m. today, Jan. 12, due to no heat. Our Jamestown office, 42 Dunham Ave., Jamestown, is closed today, Jan.…
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Catholic Charities today announced the latest vocational training and workforce development offerings available in early 2022 at its East Delavan Academy, a short-term vocational training program which provides classroom, hands-on, and soft-skills training for students ages 18 and older. Obtain certification and employment in regional in-demand occupations through partnerships with 716…
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Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, recently visited Catholic Charities Glynn Family Services Center and its adjacent Children’s Clinic, both on Tronolone Place in Niagara Falls. In addition to touring the offices and blessing the sites, Bishop Fisher met members of the James and Mary…
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Catholic Charities needs volunteers for its Friendly Phones and Home Visitation Programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. Both programs depend on dedicated volunteers to provide weekly visits or phone calls to isolated seniors 60+ who live independently, or with family. Volunteers engage in friendly conversation, partake in hobbies, crafts, and special…
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