by Rose Caldwell
Linda Chadderdon
Catholic Charities announced the recent appointment of Linda Chadderdon as the newest staff member of its Home Visitation Program serving Genesee County.
Chadderdon brings a wealth of experience working with both volunteers and home-based services. She has a degree in social work from Buffalo State College, has worked in a skilled nursing facility and with Family Services of Rochester, an enriched housing program for seniors. Most recently, Chadderdon has spent the past 11 years working for Starbridge, Inc., where she trained and empowered families to care for loved ones in their homes.
The Home Visitation Program provides weekly visits to homebound adults in Genesee County who are 60 years of age or older with a limited ability to get out of their homes. Goals of the visits are to bring a sense of social connectivity and friendship to both program members and volunteers.
“Linda’s blend of education and experience, along with her caring attitude, make her an asset to our program,” Sandra Neubauer, Home Visitation Program supervisor, said.
The program is made possible through a grant from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging.
Volunteers make a weekly visit to the home of an older adult, stay connected with the client’s loved ones and help participate in hobbies and crafts. Volunteers often find a rich sense of fulfillment with the knowledge they are reaching out to someone in friendship.
Those who would like more information on the program or who would like to volunteer can call 585-343-0614, ext. 12.
In Genesee County, Catholic Charities also provides other services, including basic assistance, counseling for individuals, children and families, Domestic Violence Offenders program, Our Kids: Parent Education and Awareness program, and preventive services for children at risk of placement outside the home. The office is located at 25 Liberty St., Suite 7, Batavia, and the phone number is 585-343-0614.
As the most comprehensive human service provider serving Western New York, Catholic Charities makes a difference for people of every faith and ethnicity. Catholic Charities empowers children, families and seniors to achieve meaningful, healthy and productive lives. In all situations, Catholic Charities delivers support to meet immediate needs, and then assesses clients for other needs to ensure long-term success.
Catholic Charities is an excellent steward of the contributions it receives. For five years, it attained the highest-possible rating (four stars) from Charity Navigator for transparency and sound fiscal management. Catholic Charities also receives highest ratings from the Council on Accreditation for quality service and was named the winner of the 2015 Torch Award for Philanthropic Excellence by the Better Business Bureau Foundation of Upstate New York.
For further information about the organization and its programs and services, contact Catholic Charities at (716) 218-1400 or go to ccwny.org. You can also check out Catholic Charities on Facebook at facebook.com/ccbuffalo and on Twitter at twitter.com/ccbuffalo.
