The start of a new school year is upon us and along with that comes new adventures and opportunities. However, it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety for some kids. The mental health counselors at Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing several simple tips for parents…
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To help neighbors in need throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties, Catholic Charities is seeking donations of personal care items to help restock its personal care pantry located within its Olean office. Olean Personal Care Pantry Donations of new and unopened products such as deodorant, toilet paper, toothpaste, and feminine products…
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To coincide with World Breastfeeding Week, expectant and young families are invited to attend a free Healthy Baby Festival hosted by Catholic Charities of Buffalo Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sheridan Park located on Sheridan Drive in…
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Catholic Charities is gearing up for the new school year with its annual Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in grades Pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “Just like notebooks and pencils, growing children also need new socks and underwear for…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has received a $20,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation to support its emergency financial assistance program in Genesee and Orleans counties. Emergency assistance is provided to neighbors in need on a case-by-case basis and can include emergency food, Neighbor for Neighbor enrollment, rental/housing, personal…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the promotion of Elise Pogorzelski to senior director, school-based services. In this new role, she oversees Catholic Charities’ school-based offerings, which include the in-school social work, closing the gap, and foster grandparent programs, as well as works toward expanding partner networks and community-based service…
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To learn how Catholic Charities and other Jamestown area resources can help families and individuals, the organization is hosting an open house on Friday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its location at 42 Dunham Ave. “Catholic Charities provides HOPE for our neighbors of all ages, regardless…
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L-R: Gillian Brown, executive director of BMHA; Deacon Steve Schumer, president & CEO of Catholic Charities; Julie Lulek, senior director at Catholic Charities; Catherine Shick, public relations manager of FeedMore WNY; and Callie Johnson, deputy mayor, City of Buffalo. Catholic Charities of Buffalo today celebrated the opening of its new…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo is looking for both older adults and volunteers to participate in its Telephone Assurance Program (TAP) in Erie County, and for the Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. All three programs depend on dedicated volunteers to provide one-hour weekly phone calls…
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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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