With the start of a new school year only weeks away, Catholic Charities is again collecting school supplies for its annual backpack program, which helps students in need throughout Western New York with a backpack and school supplies. “In order for children to be successful in school, they need the…
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, Catholic Charities is hosting a Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school age kids and teenagers in grades Pre-K through 12th in need throughout Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear…
Thanks to the generosity of the local community, Catholic Charities is hosting two Socks and Undergarment Distribution events at its offices this month to benefit school-age kids and teenagers in Pre-K through 12th grade in need throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Families can stop by the Catholic Charities Wellsville office…
After going virtual the last two years, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program’s Healthy Baby Festival returns as an in-person event this year. The festivals will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in Washington Park, 501-599 Park Ave., Dunkirk; Friday, Aug.5, at…
Catholic Charities has received a $65,000 grant from the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging of Rochester Area Community Foundation to continue to support Genesee County residents through its Home Visitation Program, which provides weekly visits to homebound adults 60+ who live independently or with family. Catholic Charities has…
For the second year in a row, Catholic Charities is hosting a Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit school age kids and teenagers in Pre-K through 12th grade throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear are being collected now through Aug. 12. All…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced today that Appeal 2022 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith achieved its $9.5 million goal with a total of $9,562,329.69 in cash and pledges. “Understanding Western New York’s continuing needs, we set an ambitious goal in January and thanks to…
Appeal 2022 is less than half a million dollars away from reaching its $9.5 million goal by June 30. The annual Appeal in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith is currently at $9,080,972 or more than 95% raised. “With Appeal 2022 in its final couple of…
To continue serving the current needs of the East Side community, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is again extending the hours of operation for its Rich Street Food Pantry located at 930 Genesee St., Buffalo. Food assistance is available for anyone with a need. Now through June 10, the pantry is…
From WNY Catholic, 5-19-2022, here are ways to help support the East Side community of Buffalo at this very difficult time, including through Catholic Charities: “The last several days has proved that Buffalo truly is the City of Good Neighbors and this title extends well beyond the city’s limits. Western…