Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided services to the immigrant and refugee populations in Western New York since it was founded in 1923. Pre- and post-arrival services such as assistance with housing, food, clothing, employment, English Language Learners classes and immigration services are provided to our resettlement clients.
Programs
Employment Services
Get HelpThe Employment Services program supports refugees in their efforts to become self-sufficient by helping them overcome the barriers to employment, and assisting them throughout their employment search.
Our staff helps individuals to:
- Develop an appropriate employment plan
- Search for a job
- Complete applications
- Complete employment paperwork
- Write a resume
- Prepare for interviews
- Gain job skills training
Immigration Needs
Get HelpAs of September 3, 2025, immigration specialists will see walk-ins from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Clients are seen based on order of arrival, and capped due to timeframe.
Immigration services available include assistance with:
- Completion of Affidavits of Relationship or Affidavits of Support for individuals attempting to reunite with family members left behind
- Permanent Residence Applications
- Naturalization Applications
- Travel Document Applications
Immigration services are offered on a for-fee basis. Fees are adjusted based on clients’ ability to pay.
We are an Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) recognized agency with accredited representatives on staff.
Medical Case Management
Get HelpOur Medical Case Management program offers intensive case management for refugees who need assistance navigating the health care system. This program assigns a case manager to help clients make medical appointments, attend appointments and advocate for the client.
Post Resettlement Case Management
Get HelpCatholic Charities provides assessment and case management for refugees, approved asylees, SIV’s, Cuban/Haitian entrants, victims of trafficking, Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees, Lawful Permanent Residents (who entered with a previously noted status) and Iraqi/Afghan Special Immigrants.
Donations & Volunteering
Get HelpWe welcome donations of school supplies, new/unopened personal care items etc. to assist our clients. We also provide several volunteer and service learning opportunities at the Immigration and Refugee Assistance Program. If you are interested in donating or volunteering, please call (716) 842-0270.
Contact Information
To receive IRAP services, please call (716) 842-0270 and leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, language, and which service you are requesting. A staff member will return your call and assist with scheduling an appointment.
For urgent needs, walk-in hours are: Mondays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointment is needed during walk-in hours.
