Program helps non-parents navigate challenges of providing full-time care of related children who have been separated from biological parents Are you the primary caregiver of another family member’s child? The Kinship Caregiver Program at Catholic Charities is a resource for families in Allegany and Cattaraugus counties who may need support in stepping out of the […]
Eva Hassett, executive director, International Institute of Buffalo, introduces members of the Western New York Refugee and Asylee Consortium, who will work to welcome and resettle Afghan evacuees. (Photo by Patrick J. Buechi) An influx of 50,000 Afghan evacuees are expected to be coming into the United States over the next six months. About 350 […]
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, the team of in-school social workers with Catholic Charities of Buffalo are sharing tips for parents and caregivers who may have a child who is anxious about stepping back into the classroom. “Returning to school as the Covid-19 pandemic continues is stressful for many students […]
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, Catholic Charities is hosting a Socks and Undergarment Drive to benefit kids and teenagers in grades pre-K through 12th in need throughout Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. Donations of new, unopened packages of socks and underwear are being accepted Aug. 1-31 in Olean at Catholic Charities’ office […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has elected Joseph Emminger and Esmeralda Sierra to its board of trustees. Emminger is supervisor for the Town of Tonawanda and is president and senior partner of Emminger, Newton, Pigeon & Magyar Inc. Sierra is a community volunteer. “Joe and Esmeralda each bring decades of leadership and community service expertise to their […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced Tuesday its Women, Infants & Children program was awarded a $55,000 Advancing Health Equity to Achieve Diversity Grant from the National WIC Association. The grant was one of only seven awarded in the country. Funding will be used to analyze social determinants of health during nutrition counseling and then connect […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced today that Appeal 2021 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith achieved a total of $9,037,185.95, in cash and pledges, representing 90.3 percent of its $10 million goal. “While the last year and a half has taken a physical, mental and financial toll on many in […]
Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, talks to the media regarding the renovated Central Intake Office of the social services agency. The three-month renovation project made the offices more user friendly to its clients. Photo by Patrick J. Buechi Catholic Charities unveiled its newly renovated Central Intake office today, which […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the appointment of Melanie Ricketts as district director of Chautauqua County. Ricketts succeeds Maria Perez-Cruz who retired earlier this year. Ricketts joined Catholic Charities in 2010 in the multisystemic therapy program, serving as a therapist and supervisor until 2015. After a brief hiatus, she re-joined the organization in 2017. Most […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2021, brought in $260,016 on May 14. Matching funds of $57,212 added to this total increase HOPE Day’s grand total to $317,228, towards the annual Appeal’s $10 million goal in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith. “The goal […]
