Catholic Charities of Buffalo has appointed Jim Lowe and Andrew Yates, PMP to program administrators. Lowe will oversee Workforce Development and Education, and Yates will oversee the Immigration and Refugee Assistance program. “Congratulations to Jim on his well-deserved promotion, and welcome Andrew to the Catholic Charities team,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO, Catholic […]
With about two weeks left in the annual campaign, Appeal 2023 is just over $813,000 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 $8,686,534 or more than 91 percent raised. “At its core, the annual appeal […]
Balls rolled, pins dropped and people received help thanks to Buffalo – Young Adult Professionals. The Catholic professional development group held a bowl-a-thon to raise money for Catholic Charities. The June 11 event saw 45 people gather at Classic Lanes in Tonawanda for fun and fellowship. They raised $2,250. The idea came from Andrew Pitisi […]
Notre Dame Academy’s Our Lady Media video club has partnered with Catholic Charities to produce short wellness videos for the students. Allison Stanton, the Catholic Charities in-school social worker at the South Buffalo elementary, answers questions posed by the students on bullying, time management, and parental relationships. “Positive Vibes w/Miss Allison” offers professional responses to […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Molly (Anderson) Oliver its chief operating officer. In her new role, Oliver will be responsible for managing the operations of an array of human service programs across dozens of Western New York locations. She will work with the team of more than 350 high-performing and dedicated employees and 200 […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2023 brought in a record total of $507,456 toward the annual appeal’s $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith. This total included $111,000 in matching funds from EnergyMark, LLC and Thomann Asphalt Paving. Appeal 2023 […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2023 is Wednesday, May 17 across Western New York. The first $111,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar from generous donors including Delaware North, Energy Mark, and Thomann Asphalt Paving. All funds go toward the annual appeal’s $9.5 million goal in support of […]
Hosted by Catholic Charities’ In-School Social Work Program, free speaking engagement for parents and caregivers The Catholic Charities In-School Social Work Program is partnering with NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo to bring “Raising Heroes: Why It’s Important and How It’s Done with Nate Turner” to Buffalo. Turner is a leading parental empowerment activist, author and […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has elected Kellie Ulrich to its board of trustees for a three-year term. “Kellie is no stranger to Catholic Charities, having previously served as chair of the community division for the 2015-2017 Appeals,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO, Catholic Charities. “We welcome Kellie’s years of expertise in fundraising and […]
Catholic Charities has received a $2,000 grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation to fund its basic needs assistance program, which includes food, personal hygiene supplies, shelter and utility assistance. “A call or visit for emergency assistance is often the first contact an individual or family has with Catholic Charities and from there our […]
