Catholic Charities of Buffalo today celebrated the opening of its new Perry-St. Brigid Food Pantry located at 305 Perry St., Buffalo, with remarks and a blessing. This pantry, which has replaced the former Fulton-St. Brigid Pantry, provides an updated, expanded and more accessible space to better meet the needs of…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Cherie Sugg its chief human resources officer. In her new role, Sugg will be responsible for shaping and executing human resource strategies for the organization including overseeing the recruitment and retention of a diverse and skilled workforce, managing employee relations, developing and implementing professional…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is looking for both older adults and volunteers to participate in its Telephone Assurance Program (TAP) in Erie County, and for the Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. All three programs depend on dedicated volunteers to provide one-hour weekly phone calls…
Appeal officials today launched Appeal 2024, the 100th annual campaign in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30. Marking the 100th Appeal this year, the first one launched in 1924 with a goal of $262,116….
To mark its centennial year, Catholic Charities of Buffalo partnered with local advertising agency Abbey Mecca to produce and film a documentary titled, “A Century of HOPE,” highlighting the organization’s history, story and unique, integral contributions to Western New York. Incorporating interviews of 16 individuals involved with Catholic Charities over…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced the members of its Appeal 2024 leadership team which include Kevin Gannon as chair, Michael Noe, MD, MPH as vice chair, Gina Giese as parish and community division chair, and C. Kevin Brayer and David Wolf as corporate division co-chairs. After previously serving as both…
With the holiday season underway, the Ladies of Charity elves at Catholic Charities Santa’s Workshop are again seeking donations, recipients, and volunteers to help ensure all children in Western New York have something special to unwrap on Christmas morning. As part of the WNY Holiday Partnership, Catholic Charities’ Christmas program…
To celebrate the success that defined Catholic Charities of Buffalo for the past 100 years and to toast its promising future, the agency recently hosted its Centennial Celebration on Oct. 29. As part of the event, five Centennial Awards were presented to deserving Catholic Charities employees, a volunteer, and a…
Catholic Charities is currently seeking volunteers for its Immigration & Refugee Assistance Program (IRAP) with an immediate need for drivers, transportation guides, and teams who can assist in setting up a safe home environment for newly arriving refugee families. “For 100 years, Catholic Charities and the clients we serve rely…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Rikki Nawotka-Ace, LMSW as senior director. In her new role, Nawotka-Ace will join the program operations team and oversee Catholic Charities’ resettlement programming, including the immigration and refugee assistance program. “Rikki’s energy, leadership, and expertise will strengthen our commitment to the people and communities…