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 […]
To celebrate the success that has defined Catholic Charities of Buffalo for the past 100 years and to toast its promising future, the agency announced details for its signature anniversary event, a Centennial Mass and Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 29. Guests are invited to begin the day at the historic St. Joseph Cathedral, where Bishop […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Charles Hayes its chief development officer. In his new role, Hayes will be responsible for strategic leadership and planning for long-term support for Catholic Charities through the execution of year-round annual and major gift advancement programs, including the annual appeal. “Chuck’s skills in relationship building, along with a collaborative, […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the promotion of Melanie Ricketts to senior director of stability and connectedness. She most recently served as district director of Chautauqua County. In her new role, Ricketts will have a primary focus on programming to strengthen individual and family stability and connectedness, particularly in the Central Intake office in […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced today that Appeal 2023 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith achieved a total of $9,124,024.89 in cash and pledges, representing 96 percent of its $9.5 million goal. “Thank you for your continued generosity and support of Appeal 2023,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO, […]
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 […]
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 […]
