Expectant and young families are invited to attend one of three Healthy Baby Festivals hosted by Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children nutrition program this August. The festivals are Aug. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Allen Park in Jamestown, Aug. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mang Park in Kenmore, and Aug. […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is currently in the midst of its 2023 appeal. This year’s goal is $9.5 million, the same goal met and exceeded last year. As Catholic Charities seeks support for this year’s campaign, leaders are showcasing just some of the 57 programs they facilitate in 80 locations throughout the Diocese of Buffalo. […]
After going virtual the last two years, Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program’s Healthy Baby Festival returns as an in-person event this year. The festivals will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in Washington Park, 501-599 Park Ave., Dunkirk; Friday, Aug.5, at Hyde Park Splash Pad, 3200 […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is the recipient of recent donations totaling $60,000 from Amerigroup, a partner of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. With a $55,000 grant, Catholic Charities is extending its Advancing Health Equity initiative through its Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. The health plan also donated $5,000 to assist […]
To help individuals and families in need, Catholic Charities is hosting a Parish Parking Lot Pop Up at St. Joseph Church, 26 Erie Ave., Gowanda on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive in to receive a free care bag filled with personal care items, while supplies last. “Our latest parking lot […]
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 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 […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) federal nutrition program and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York will offer a Diaper Days event on May 13 at Catholic Charities’ Kenmore office, 3370 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. The May 13 Diaper Days event was originally scheduled to take place at Catholic Charities’ WIC at Sisters […]
