In honor of the 175th Anniversary of the Diocese of Buffalo, the Ladies of Charity, an affiliate organization of Catholic Charities and a diocesan ministry, is participating in the diocese’s Day of Service this weekend. This volunteer opportunity will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Ladies…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced two new leadership appointments within its organization. Jenna Bichler and Michael Murphy both join as senior directors. With a primary focus on programming to strengthen individual and family stability and connectedness, Bichler will be responsible for supporting, coaching, and guiding Catholic Charities’ district directors…
Two special awards and awards for years of service were presented to Foster Grandparents during the Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparents recent recognition event. Recipients of the Foster Grandparent of the Year and the Henry Osinski Community Service Award were honored at the event. Several Foster Grandparents were also recognized for…
In celebration of a successful Appeal 2022, Catholic Charities of Buffalo recently held an Appeal volunteer appreciation event, where it presented several awards and recognized Gold Star Parishes. The event was held last month at St. Leo the Great Parish. The Mother Teresa Award, given to the parish with the…
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…