Daniel Mecca, Appeal 2025 vice chair; Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher, bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo; Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO, Catholic Charities of Buffalo; and Chuck Hayes, chief communications & development officer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo. Officials and volunteers gathered today to launch Appeal 2025 in support…
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In advance of the launch of Appeal 2025 early next year, Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced the members of the Appeal 2025 leadership team. This year’s Appeal will be led by Michael Noe, MD, MPH as chair, Daniel Mecca as vice chair, Gina Giese as parish and community division…
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One’s mental health symptoms can affect a person at different times throughout the year, especially during the winter holidays. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 64% of people report their mental health symptoms being worse throughout the holiday season. The Behavioral Health team at Catholic Charities of Buffalo…
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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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If you are noticing that your child is giving you more push-back than normal, or if you feel as though you’re navigating through one power struggle after another, know you’re not alone. “This is common behavior, especially for teenagers because they are seeking more independence, and the importance of their…
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Families are busier than ever and sometimes after a busy day of work, and a busy evening ahead, planning and making dinner might be the last thing on your radar! So we’ve come to help with a few quick, easy and nutritious meals to make your weeknights a little easier.…
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When those providing a service say they’re getting just as much out of it as those receiving it, you know you’ve got a winning combination. That’s the secret of success for Catholic Charities of Buffalo’s Foster Grandparent Program, a program that pairs seniors and children in educational settings to provide…
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Did you know? Our mental health symptoms can affect us at different times throughout the year, and we know this is especially true during the winter holidays. The expectation is to be surrounded by feelings happiness and cheer throughout November, December and into January, but for many people, the opposite…
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Deb Mott, a kinship caregiver volunteer with Catholic Charities of Buffalo was recently one of four volunteers from across the state recognized by the New York State KinCare Coalition. Mott, a Hinsdale resident, received the CURA Award for Outstanding Caregiver, for her demonstration of outstanding selflessness and leadership and overcoming…
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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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