Number of People impacted through Catholic Charities in Erie County

4,007

Basic Assistance
Assessment, assistance and/or referral for emergency basic needs. Includes rehousing
and Apollonia Guild.

5,047

Behavioral Health Services
Counseling and medication management services to address mental/behavioral wellness needs including substance use treatment, Care Coordination Programs, and Diocesan Counseling Center.

2,824

Family Safety & Stabilization Services
Access and Visitation Programs, Caring Dads, Domestic Violence Victim and Offenders Programs, Multisystemic Therapy, Parenting Programs, Our Kids Parenting Education and Awareness Program, and Preventive Services.

3,214

Food Pantries
Provide emergency food and offer information and referrals to Catholic Charities and other community resources at seven sites in the county.

620

Immigration & Refugee Assistance
Resettlement support provided to refugees, immigrants, and evacuees: pre- and post-arrival services, such as assistance with housing, food, and clothing, and services to remove barriers to employment and support the employment process.

11,608

Ladies of Charity
Sponsors basic needs resources, including a thrift store in Buffalo.

1,313

Older Adult Services
Programs to assist seniors including Foster Grandparent, Project HOPE and Telephone Assurance Program.

6,656

School-Based Services
Programs that address non-academic barriers to learning including Closing the Gap and In-School Social Work programs.

1,754

Workforce & Education
Comprehensive education (high school equivalency and remedial classes), and employment readiness and training programs for youth and adults focusing on economic self-sufficiency.

59,548

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
Nutrition and nutrition education for women, infants and children, as well as breastfeeding support, in this federal/state sponsored program for lower-income families.

Erie County Services

Care Coordination
716-856-4494

Clinical Services
716-364-3623

Family Safety & Stabilization Services
716-217-1959

Food Pantries & WIC
716-447-4752

Immigration and Refugee Assistance
716-842-0270

School-based Services
716-725-4431

Workforce Education & Training
716-512-8404

Office Locations

MONTANTE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER

741 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
716-218-1400

Buffalo Office – Downtown Buffalo

525 Washington St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-856-4494