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…
To mark 10 years of serving the needs of the Wellsville and surrounding communities, Catholic Charities Joyce Family Food Pantry and Outreach will host an anniversary celebration. The community is invited for a free hot dog lunch and a buy one, get one for $1 sale at the thrift store…
Expectant and young families are invited to attend one of three Healthy Baby Festivals hosted by Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program this August. The festivals are Aug. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Allen Park in Jamestown, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at…
Five local refugee agencies announced the newly formed Refugee Partnership of Western New York at a press conference earlier today. The Refugee Partnership of Western New York is a collaborative project envisioned by Buffalo’s five agencies that serve refugees and immigrants – Catholic Charities of Buffalo, International Institute of Buffalo,…
In recognition of International Compost Awareness Week, today Tend and Buffalo River Compost, a division of NOCO, helped raise awareness about the benefits of utilizing compost with a donation of five yards of compost to Catholic Charities’ Lovejoy Food Pantry garden located at 139 North Ogden St., Buffalo. “Compost use…
The Catholic Charities In-School Social Work Program is partnering with NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo to bring “Raising Heroes: Why It’s Important and How It’s Done with Nate Turner” to Buffalo. Turner is a leading parental empowerment activist, author, and TEDx speaker. This free speaking engagement, which also includes a…
To mark 100 years of providing hope to the most vulnerable in Western New York, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is launching HOPE for the 100th, a personal care item drive to bring the community together to help neighbors in need. Beginning today and running through March 24, 2023, Catholic Charities…
To support capital improvements and expansion of its Monsignor Carr Institute mental and behavioral health services, Catholic Charities of Buffalo was recently awarded $1.6 million in funding from New York State Department of Health. This grant is part of the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, which helps to improve…
The Kinship Caregiver Program at Catholic Charities is a resource for non-parents who may need support in stepping out of the relative role and into that of a parent, including navigating the challenges of providing full-time care. The program serves kinship families in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Kinship care refers…
After going virtual the last two years, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program’s Healthy Baby Festival returns as an in-person event this year. The festivals will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in Washington Park, 501-599 Park Ave., Dunkirk; Friday, Aug.5, at…