Appeal officials announced today that Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith raised a total of $7,442,384 in cash and pledges, representing 87.5 percent of its $8.5 million goal. Appeal 2025 launched in January and concluded on June 30. “We are deeply grateful for the generous support […]
Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, announced his retirement to the agency’s board of trustees on Thursday, July 10 and in a video message to staff and volunteers today. Deacon Schumer’s retirement becomes effective on Dec. 31. Quoting scripture in his message to staff, Deacon Schumer said, “Scripture tells us […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hosting its second Hops for HOPE at Resurgence Brewing as a celebration of the work of the agency and a call to support Appeal 2025. Following the success of the inaugural Hops for HOPE event last year, this year’s event is a weeklong celebration that kicks off on Friday, May […]
The St. Thomas More Guild will hold its annual luncheon on May 14, at 12 noon at the Buffalo Convention Center. This year’s gathering will honor Frank Carroll, a recently retired attorney with a long and outstanding career in the title insurance business, most of which he spent with Fidelity National Financial Inc. and subsidiary […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced that it has been designated an Accredited Charity with the Better Business Bureau. The agency has been successfully accredited with the BBB since 2017. To be named a BBB Accredited Charity, an organization must meet 20 Standards of Charity Accountability, which are broken down into Governance, Measuring Effectiveness, Finances, and […]
Appeal officials announced Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,061,129, which is 59 percent of this year’s $8.5 million goal. Last year’s Appeal 2024 did not reach the $5 million mark until April 23. […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo, which promises hope for all seasons, held its annual Hope Day to give Appeal 2025 an extra push. The annual 24-hour challenge day in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith surpassed its goal, raising a total of $516,124. All funds raised on HOPE Day go toward the […]
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal 2025 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith will be held Wednesday, March 19 across Western New York. The first $116,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar from generous sponsors including OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark, LLC, Tops Friendly […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Justin Fax, practice director for behavioral health services, and Elizabeth Millen, manager of recruitment & engagement. Fax will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s five behavioral health clinics in Erie and Niagara counties, as well as ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of behavioral health services, providing support to […]
A 30-day fundraising campaign with a goal of $1.5 million was launched Friday, Feb. 7 to cover suspended federal refugee funding as a result of a recent U.S. Department of State stop work order. That funding, through the U.S Refugee Admissions Program, provides support to recently resettled families and individuals during their first 90 days […]
