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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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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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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Carolyn Stewart, program manager, and Magdalen McCulloch, AmeriCorps VISTA partner, stand with some of the items collected from the drive. To support those in need this winter, Catholic Charities of Buffalo held a winter clothing drive earlier this month to provide warmth and comfort to vulnerable populations throughout Western New…
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As winter presses on, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is launching a winter needs drive to provide warmth and comfort to vulnerable populations and those in need throughout Western New York. From Feb. 3 through Feb. 14, the agency is collecting gently used or new winter clothes including coats, hats, gloves/mittens…
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To help ensure all children across Western New York have something special to unwrap on Christmas morning, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking donations and recipients for its annual Santa’s Workshop. As part of the WNY Holiday Toy Partnership, Catholic Charities’ Christmas program serves infants to teenagers. “Family budgets are…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo is joining with other Catholic organizations in observing World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 and the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, Oct. 10 – 18. As a faith-based organization, Catholic Charities is working with parishes and other local diocesan organizations to promote this upcoming campaign…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo today celebrated the opening of a new location for its Lovejoy Food Pantry. Now located at 118 Schiller St., Buffalo, the Lovejoy Food Pantry relocated across the parking lot from its former location at 139 North Ogden St. to provide an updated and accessible space to…
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