Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced that it has been designated an Accredited Charity with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The agency has been successfully accredited with the BBB since 2017. To be named a BBB Accredited Charity, an organization must meet 20 Standards of Charity Accountability, which are broken down…
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Appeal officials announced Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,061,129, which is 59% of this year’s $8.5 million goal. Last year’s Appeal 2024 did not reach the $5 million…
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HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, brought in a record total of $516,124 in support of Appeal 2025 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith. This total included $111,000 in matching funds from OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark, LLC, Tops Friendly Markets, Uniland…
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Catholic Charities of Buffalo today announced the release of its 2024 Report to the Community, which highlights how the agency has been steadfast in its mission of serving those most in need and focused on a vision shaped by hope. The agency first shared the report with its more than…
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HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith is Wednesday, March 19 across Western New York. The first $111,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar from generous sponsors including OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark,…
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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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Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Justin Fax, practice director for behavioral health services, and Elizabeth Millen, manager of recruitment & engagement. Fax will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s five behavioral health clinics in Erie and Niagara counties, as well as ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of behavioral…
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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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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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