Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the promotions of Jim Lowe to senior director of education and workforce training assistance, Emily Mehltretter, LMHC, to senior director of family enrichment, and Miri Salamone-Burnett, LCSW-r, CASAC-m, to practice director of behavioral health services. “Jim, Emily and Miri have demonstrated continued success in their leadership roles, which led […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo welcomed community partners to the opening of its new Perry-St. Brigid Food Pantry. The new site rests on the first floor of the 305 Perry St. residence and replaces the Fulton Street pantry. “Today marks a significant milestone for Catholic Charities as we continue our mission to combat hunger and support […]
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 development and training programs, and […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is looking for both older adults and volunteers to participate in its free Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs in Genesee and Orleans counties. Both programs depend on dedicated volunteers to provide one-hour weekly visits or phone calls to isolated seniors aged 60 or older who have limited ability to leave […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is looking for both older adults and volunteers to participate in its Telephone Assurance Program (TAP). This free service provides regular telephone calls from caring volunteers to adults with disabilities or those over 60 who have limited ability to leave their home to check on their well-being and offer an opportunity […]
Catholic Charities officials launched Appeal 2024, on Jan. 11. The 100th annual campaign in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith, has a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30. “On the heels of celebrating the centennial of Catholic Charities’ founding in Buffalo last year, the year 2024 marks […]
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 many decades, archive footage, and […]
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 vice chair and parish chair […]
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 community partner. James Campbell, outreach […]
Everyone received thanks – the staff, the volunteers, the donors, the promoters. The bishop even gave a special blessing for the cooks. As Catholic Charities closed out its centennial celebration, the leaders made sure everyone knew of their gratitude for their service over the past 100 years. A special Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral and […]
