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3/8/2010 Catholic Charities Program Receives Award from Catholic Charities USA
ALBANY, N.Y. – Catholic Charities of Buffalo’s program Closing the Gap in Student Performance (CTG), a school-based collaboration serving students in eight of the lowest performing elementary schools in the Buffalo Public School ... more 2/20/2010 Chautauqua County Volunteers Gather for Kick Off of Appeal 2010 for Catholic Charities
FREDONIA, N.Y. – About 70 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Chautauqua County took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop on Saturday in Fredonia at The White Inn. The annual event was held in preparation for the 2010 ... more 2/13/2010 Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming County Volunteers Gather to Kick Off 2010 Appeal for Catholic Charities
BATAVIA, N.Y. – About 70 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at Bohn’s Restaurant & Lounge in Batavia. The annual event was ... more 2/6/2010 Allegany, Cattaraugus County Volunteers Gather for Kickoff of the 2010 Appeal for Catholic Charities
OLEAN, N.Y. – About 60 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Allegany and Cattaraugus counties took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at The Old Library restaurant in Olean. The annual event was held in ... more 1/30/2010 Volunteers Gather for Western Niagara County Workshop to Kick Off 2010 Appeal
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Nearly 70 parish workers, clergy, volunteers and staff from Western Niagara County took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at Antonio’s Restaurant in Niagara Falls. The workshop for Western ... more 1/24/2010 Catholic Charities' Erie County Volunteers Gather to Celebrate 2010 Appeal
DEPEW, N.Y. – About 275 Catholic Charities’ volunteers, parish workers, clergy and staff gathered tonight at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens to hear stories from people who have been touched by Catholic Charities and to celebrate ... more 1/21/2010 Volunteers Gather for First-Ever Eastern Niagara County Workshop to Kick Off 2010 Appeal
LOCKPORT, N.Y. – A total of 50 parish workers, clergy, volunteers and staff from eastern Niagara County took part in a dinner and volunteer training workshop Wednesday at Tuscarora Inn in Lockport. The first-ever workshop for Eastern Niagara ... more 1/16/2010 WIC Site Open House Showcased New Facility, Expanded Services
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Catholic Charities of Buffalo opened the doors of one of its newest sites for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program Wednesday at 930 Genesee St. in Buffalo, showcasing a ... more 1/13/2010 Catholic Charities Announces $10.5 Million Goal for 2010 Appeal
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, Bishop of Buffalo, today announced the new goal of $10.5 million for the 2010 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo. Today’s announcement kicked off the annual campaign. The ... more 1/12/2010 Seventh Annual Creativity Contest Sponsored by ProjecTruth for Western New York Students
BUFFALO, NY – ProjecTruth of Catholic Charities puts out the call to young artists, writers and vocalist for entries in its seventh annual Abstinence Until Marriage Creativity Contest: “Waiting is Easier because…”. ... more 12/22/2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling Available to the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
BUFFALO, N.Y. – People of all walks of life can struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues – and now the Chemical Dependency Treatment program of Catholic Charities’ Monsignor Carr Institute is able to reach out to ... more 12/17/2009 Walczyk Named Chair of New York State Council of Catholic Charities Directors
Dennis Walczyk, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, has been named to a two-year term as chair of the New York State Council of Catholic Charities Directors. The NYS Council of Catholic Charities Directors was founded in 1969, ... more 12/16/2009 Bishop Kmiec Appoints Sister Mary McCarrick, OSF, Interim Diocesan Director
Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo, announced to Catholic Charities staff today (Wednesday) his decision to appoint Sister Mary McCarrick, OSF, Interim Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities of Buffalo. She is the first woman religious to ... more 11/24/2009 Thanksgiving Dinner Project Provides Meals to 60 Catholic Charities Families
BUFFALO, NY – A total of 60 families served by Catholic Charities’ Holy Innocents Child Care Center in Buffalo are fortunate to receive a full-course Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to the efforts of members of North Presbyterian Church and ... more 11/10/2009 Catholic Charities Celebrates 85 Years of Service With Dedication of Montante Administrative Center
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities of Buffalo culminated a year-long celebration of 85 years of service and coupled it with the dedication and naming of its new facility, the Catholic Charities Montante Administrative Center at 741 Delaware ... more 10/5/2009 Catholic Charities Opens Two New WIC Sites
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities of Buffalo today began welcoming participants at its two new sites for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in the City of Buffalo. The new sites are part ... more 9/25/2009 Award-Winning Speaker Keith Deltano Spreads the Word that "Abstinence is Cool"
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Many teens across the nation are rebelling against the idea that they must have sex to be “cool.”That’s the message that nationally-recognized public speaker Keith Deltano shared with 2,150 middle and high ... more 9/17/2009 Catholic Charities Appeal Volunteers Honored for Outstanding Service at Donated Party
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities celebrated the work and dedication of 14 Appeal volunteers and their parishes at a first annual Appeal volunteer recognition event held Thursday at the newly-renovated Hyatt Regency Buffalo, Two Fountain ... more 9/14/2009 Stimulus Funds Available to Assist the Recently Unemployed
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities has received a limited amount of federal stimulus money to assist Erie County residents who have recently lost their jobs with food or for one-time help with a rent or mortgage payment.The funds, made ... more 9/11/2009 Catholic Charities to Give Away Donated Trip to Rome as Part of Organization's 85th Anniversary
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities of Buffalo will give away a generously donated trip for two to Rome, Italy as part of events planned to culminate the celebration of the organization’s 85th year of service to the people of Western New ... more 9/11/2009 Catholic Charities to Give Away Donated Trio to Rome as Part of Organization's 85th Anniversary
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities of Buffalo will give away a generously donated trip for two to Rome, Italy as part of events planned to culminate the celebration of the organization’s 85th year of service to the people of Western New ... more 8/26/2009 Catholic Charities of Buffalo Appoints Director of Human Resources
BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2009 – Catholic Charities has announced the appointment of Beverly Eagan as director of human resources. Dennis C. Walczyk, chief executive officer, and Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Sicari, diocesan director, made the ... more 8/11/2009 Catholic Charities 85th Anniversary Raffle - Win Trip to Rome, Italy!
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is culminating its celebration of 85 years of service to Western New York with a special raffle open to all, thanks to a generous donation from AAA Western & Central New York. Tickets are just $100 and the drawing ... more 8/6/2009 'Tom Fest' to Raise Awareness about Youth Suicide and Celebrate the Life of Attica Grad
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Friends and community members are coming together for an awareness and fund-raising event in memory of William T. "Tommy" Raines, the son of Sandy Smith, contract manager for Catholic Charities Department of ... more 7/7/2009 Catholic Charities Achieves 94.7 Percent of Appeal 2009 Goal
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities officials announced today that Appeal 2009 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Bishop’s Fund for the Faith achieved 94.7 percent of its goal, for a total of $10,413,749.88 collected in ... more 7/1/2009 Catholic Charities Begins Seamless Service July 6 for Mothers, Children at four Erie Co. WIC Sites
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities of Buffalo will provide seamless service to Erie County mothers and children beginning July 6 at four additional locations through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ... more 6/26/2009 AARP and Catholic Charities Launch Campaign to Help Kin Caregivers Access Financial Benefit
BUFFALO, NY - Today, AARP New York and Catholic Charities of Buffalo, which are members of the New York State Kincare Coalition, launched a public awareness campaign to help grandparents who are raising grandchildren and other kin caregivers receive ... more 6/25/2009 Catholic Charities South Buffalo Food Pantry Presented Contribution at Opening Event
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Catholic Charities South Buffalo Food Pantry was the recipient of a check that will help it to continue to assist low-income area residents with a monthly food supplement during a store grand re-opening Tuesday.Tops Friendly Markets, ... more 6/10/2009 Statement RE: WIC Program Serving Erie County Residents
In a letter addressed to Catholic Charities of Buffalo, received May 29, 2009, the State of New York Department of Health (DOH) stated its intent to enter into a contract with Catholic Charities to provide Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for ... more 5/28/2009 On Loving and Letting Go: Foster and Adoptive Families Reflect on Decades of Giving
BUFFALO, NY – Ensuring that children are safe and cared for has been an integral part of the Catholic Charities mission since the agency was founded 85 years ago. In the early years, that care took the form of orphanages, infant homes and ... more 5/20/2009 Catholic Charities Reports $10,151,129.43 Contributed As a Result of Special Weekend 'Push'
BUFFALO, NY – A total of $10,151,129.43 in contributions to Appeal 2009 in support of Catholic Charities were reported today on the heels of the organization’s Catholic Charities Weekend, conducted as a second “push” in ... more 5/19/2009 Catholic Charities of Buffalo Appoints Three Board Members
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo and chairman of the Catholic Charities of Buffalo Board of Trustees, announced the appointment of three members to the Catholic Charities Board of Trustees. The new trustees ... more 5/6/2009 Catholic Charities' Foster Grandparent Program Seeks Volunteers to Help Change Children's Lives
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparent Program is looking for low-income Erie County residents over the age of 60 who want to make a difference in the life of a child.At 40 schools and child care centers throughout Erie County, ... more 5/5/2009 Catholic Charities' Officials Report Additional $500,000 Raised in Support of Appeal 2009
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 5, 2009 – Catholic Charities of Buffalo officials announced that another $500,000 has been collected in cash and pledges in support of Appeal 2009 since the organization’s last update on April 20. The current total is ... more 4/27/2009 Catholic Charities Projectruth's Creativity Contest Winners Awarded
BUFFALO, N.Y. – ProjecTruth of Catholic Charities honored the local middle and high school winners of its sixth annual Abstinence Until Marriage Creativity Contest: “Waiting is Easier because…” at an Awards Reception Friday ... more 4/22/2009 In Tough Economic Times, More People Turn Towards Volunteerism
BUFFALO, N.Y. – As President Obama signed National Service legislation into law April 21, faith-based volunteer programs saw a surge in volunteer applications.With the economic recession pressing down on the country, millions of Americans are ... more 4/21/2009 Catholic Charities' Officials Report Progress of Appeal 2009: Additional $619,879.98 Raised
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities of Buffalo officials announced that another $619,879.98 has been collected in cash and pledges in support of Appeal 2009 in the two weeks since Palm Sunday (April 5), moving the total closer to the $11 ... more 4/20/2009 Annual Catholic Charities Appeal Carries a Legacy of Service and Growth
BUFFALO, N.Y. – In the year 1923, Time magazine first hit the newsstands, the first baseball game was played at the original Yankee stadium, and the world’s first portable radio was developed. 1923 was also the year that Catholic ... more 4/14/2009 Community Health Foundation Awards Catholic Charities Grant to Train Staff in Lean Six Sigma
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities has received a $16,000 grant from the Community Health Foundation to train four staff in Lean Six Sigma at the University at Buffalo. Four agency improvement projects will be implemented as a result of this ... more 4/5/2009 Catholic Charities' Officials Announce Appeal 2009 Raises $8,684,881.53
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Appeal 2009 for Catholic Charities of Buffalo raised $8,684,881.53 in cash and pledges as of Sunday night, which represents 78.9 percent of its aggressive $11 million goal, Catholic Charities’ officials ... more 3/30/2009 Catholic Charities Appeal 2009 Opens with 59.1% of Goal Received
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities Appeal 2009 leaders announced that this year’s Appeal has so far raised $6,502,619 or 59.1 percent of its $11 million goal. Totals to date were announced at a news conference Monday morning at Catholic ... more 3/17/2009 Pysanky Workshop Teaches Unique Egg Coloring Technique
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Just in time for Easter, learn the traditional Ukrainian egg-coloring technique of Pysanky in a hands-on, relaxed and fun art workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Creative Edge Arts Studio in the Tri-Main ... more 3/15/2009 Catholic Charities Offers Seminar to Address the use of Technology in Stalking
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Recent national data indicates that 3.4 million people are stalked annually in the United States – and 81 percent of stalking victims who were stalked by an intimate partner also reported that they had been physically ... more 3/11/2009 United Way, Catholic Charities and Buffalo Public Schools Announce $2.5 Million Grant
BUFFALO, N.Y. - United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, Catholic Charities and the Buffalo Public Schools announced a $2.5 million federal Full Service Community Schools grant today that will be used to expand the Closing the Gap program into two ... more 3/5/2009 Catholic Charities' Staff Receive Yellow Belt Certification
BUFFALO N.Y. – Four Catholic Charities’ staff members recently were awarded Yellow Belt Certification in Six Sigma after participating in a voluntary training program provided by the United Way’s Not-For-Profit Resource Center. ... more 3/3/2009 ProjecTruth Brings Former Miss Black California to Speak about "The Naked Truth"
BUFFALO, N.Y. – “The Naked Truth,” a presentation featuring former Miss Black California Lakita Garth-Wright, comes to schools in Buffalo, Kenmore and Tonawanda on March 12 and 13 to address the issues of teenage abstinence, ... more 2/21/2009 Chautauqua County Volunteers Gather for Kick Off of Appeal 2009 for Catholic Charities
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – About 55 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Chautauqua County took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at the Ironstone Restaurant in Jamestown. The annual event was held in preparation for the ... more 2/14/2009 Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming County Volunteers Gather to Kick Off Appeal 2009 for Catholic Charities
BATAVIA, N.Y. – About 75 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at Bohn’s Restaurant & Lounge in Batavia. The annual event was ... more 2/7/2009 Allegany, Cattaraugus County Volunteers Gather for Kick Off of Appeal 2009 for Catholic Charities
OLEAN, N.Y. – About 50 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Allegany and Cattaraugus counties took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at The Old Library restaurant in Olean. The annual event was held in ... more 1/31/2009 Niagara County Volunteers Gather for Kick Off of Appeal 2009 for Catholic Charities
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – More than 100 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Niagara County took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at Antonio’s Restaurant and Banquet Center in Niagara Falls. The annual event ... more 1/25/2009 Catholic Charities Erie County Volunteers Gather to Celebrate Appeal 2009
DEPEW, NY – More than 300 Catholic Charities’ volunteers, parish workers, clergy and staff gathered tonight at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens to hear stories from people who have been touched by Catholic Charities and to celebrate the ... more 1/15/2009 Catholic Charities Announces $11 Million Goal for Appeal 2009
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, Bishop of Buffalo, today announced the new goal of $11 million for Appeal 2009 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo.Today’s announcement kicked off the 85th annual campaign. The theme of ... more 1/5/2009 Catholic Charities of Buffalo Appoints Director of Advancement
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities has announced the appointment of Anne Ryan as director of advancement. Dennis C. Walczyk, chief executive officer, and Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Sicari, diocesan director, made the announcement.Ryan, whose ... more 12/22/2008 Stolen Gift Cards Returned by Grateful Former Recipient of Catholic Charities' Services
BUFFALO, N.Y. – It was a “Miracle on Oakmont Avenue” when 150 stolen supermarket gift cards were returned to a local priest earlier this month. The cards, valued at $1,500, were stolen from the Kenfield office of Catholic ... more 12/22/2008 Sixth Annual Creativity Contest Sponsored by ProjecTruth Under Way for Western New York Students
BUFFALO, NY – A holiday vacation from school may be just the time to channel creative energies into an annual creativity contest. The sixth annual Abstinence Until Marriage Creativity Contest sponsored by ProjecTruth of Catholic Charities is ... more 12/17/2008 Grant Funds Collaborative Effort to Expand Services to Catholic School Children in Need
BUFFALO, NY – As Western New York and the nation endure this time of economic uncertainty, children living in communities of poverty need support to succeed – now more than ever. Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Diocese of Buffalo ... more 11/26/2008 Catholic Charities of Buffalo Warns Against Fraudulent E-mail
BUFFALO, NY - Fraudulent e-mails that are misappropriating the name of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and its affiliates are being sent to extract money and/or personal information from unsuspecting recipients and are circulating on the ... more 11/25/2008 Catholic Charities Expresses Thanks to Lutheran Social Services of Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, NY – Catholic Charities’ officials visited the offices of Lutheran Social Services today to show their appreciation for housing and supporting one of its programs for more than 23 years.Since 1985 and until recently, Catholic ... more 11/5/2008 Catholic Charities Receives Verizon HopeLine Award Recognizing Efforts to End Domestic Violence
BUFFALO, NY – On the video display scoreboard during halftime at a sold-out Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, Cindy Manne, supervisor of Victim Services for Catholic Charities of Buffalo, was presented with the 2008 Verizon Wireless ... more 10/30/2008 Catholic Charities Honors Nine Community Partners in Celebration of 80 Years of Service
NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Nine individuals and organizations were recognized Thursday evening with Community Partner Awards as Catholic Charities celebrated eighty years of service to residents in need across Niagara County. Attended by about 140 ... more 10/22/2008 Guild for the Blind Provides Social Activities, Volunteer Opportunities
BUFFALO, NY – Life can be challenging at times for people who are blind or visually impaired. Sometimes a chance to get out and meet people, and the support to make that possible, can make all the difference. That’s why the Catholic ... more 10/17/2008 Catholic Charities to Celebrate 80 Years of Service to Niagara County with Dinner Oct. 30
BUFFALO, NY – Eighty years of service by Catholic Charities to Niagara County will be celebrated with expressions of appreciation to community partners at a dinner event on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at The Niagara Club, 24 Buffalo ... more 10/3/2008 Catholic Charities Launches 85th Anniversary with Stories that Recount Agency's Impact on WNY
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities of Buffalo will enter its 85th year of service to the people of Western New York on Oct. 23, 2008. On that date in 1923, a total of 16 institutions in the Diocese of Buffalo serving those in need and the ... more 9/29/2008 Creative Edge Art Studio's Soul Cards Workshop Oct. 18 Teaches Collage While Exploring Purpose
BUFFALO, NY – Explore your soul while learning to use collage methods to create a soul card in a hands-on, relaxed and fun art workshop offered by Catholic Charities’ Creative Edge Arts Studio on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 ... more 9/25/2008 Interfaith Poverty Event Draws People of Variety of Faiths
A number of faiths and religious denominations were represented as more than 100 gathered at an interfaith event featuring Muslim, Jewish, Catholic and Protestant leaders sharing their tradition’s beliefs and response to poverty Sept. 24 in ... more 9/24/2008 Catholic Community Addresses Climate Change, Offers Practical Solutions at Local Workshop
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities and the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo are offering a workshop titled "Global Climate Change: Continuing the Catholic Response" on Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hilbert College, Swan ... more 9/22/2008 Group Expands to Provide Support to Relative Caregivers
BUFFALO, NY – A local support group for relative caregivers of children separated from their biological parents is offering a second monthly session to help accommodate the busy schedules of caregivers. Groups are now available on the second ... more 9/17/2008 Former NFL Players, Former Miss Black California to Speak To Teens on Character Building
BUFFALO, NY – “The Naked Truth: A Character and Self Esteem Building Extravaganza,” featuring former NFL football players and a former beauty queen, will be held Saturday (Sept. 20) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Mission ... more 9/4/2008
BUFFALO, NY – Gregory White, program director of Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Program for Men, has been invited to present at the First World Conference of Women’s Shelters, a global gathering of women’s shelter workers, ... more 8/14/2008 Unique Marriage Counseling Program Expands, Provides Service to Southtowns
BUFFALO, NY – After 50 years of quality service to couples in the northtowns, Catholic Charities Marriage Counseling Center has expanded to the southtowns, with a location at 36 Flohr Ave., West Seneca.The Marriage Counseling Center is the ... more 8/1/2008 Foster Grandparents Recognized for Outstanding Service
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities honored 37 of its Foster Grandparents for their service to local children with special or exceptional needs at the 34th annual Foster Grandparent Recognition luncheon at Ilio DiPaolo’s restaurant ... more 7/29/2008 Catholic Charities Diocesan Director Named Monsignor
BUFFALO, NY -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo Diocesan Director Rev. Joseph J. Sicari has been bestowed the pontifical honor of Chaplain to His Holiness with the title of monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI at the request of Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, bishop ... more 7/25/2008 Catholic Charities Achieves 97 Percent of Appeal 2008 Goal
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities officials announced today that Appeal 2008 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Bishop’s Fund for the Faith achieved 97 percent of its goal, for a total of $10,885,157.20 collected in cash ... more 6/21/2008 Catholic Charities Appeal Nears Close of Fiscal Year, Asks Community to Help Close Gap
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities Appeal 2008 is now at $10,874,245 collected in cash and pledges, and just three percent shy of its $11.2 million goal. Catholic Charities’ officials pointed out that there are just 10 days before the ... more 6/20/2008
BUFFALO, NY – In preparation for Catholic Charities’ upcoming 85th anniversary, the human services agency is seeking out former clients, ranging from individuals assisted in recent years to those helped many, many years ago. Catholic ... more 6/20/2008 Service Corps Seeks College Graduates for Year-Long Adventure in Community Service
BUFFALO, NY, June 20, 2008 – Recent college graduates of any faith are sought to experience a year in service to people in need at local non-profit agencies beginning in August.The Catholic Charities Service Corps (CCSC) is a year-long ... more 5/19/2008 Catholic Charities Weekend Push for Appeal 2008 Brings Additional $136,621 in Contributions
BUFFALO, NY – A total of $136,621.80 in contributions to Appeal 2008 in support of Catholic Charities were reported Monday by pastors and parish chairs as a result of Catholic Charities Weekend efforts in the parishes and by online donors. The ... more 5/12/2008 Catholic Charities Launches One Final Push for Appeal 2008
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities officials are planning one more “push” for Appeal 2008 throughout Western New York in hopes to reach this year’s goal of $11.2 million. As of Friday, the Appeal is about $800,000 shy of that ... more 4/30/2008 ProjecTruth's Creativity Contest Winners Awarded
BUFFALO, NY, April 25, 2008 – ProjecTruth of Catholic Charities unveiled the “best of the best” winners that is, of its fifth annual Abstinence Until Marriage Creativity Contest: “Waiting is Easier because…” at ... more 4/25/2008 Daughters and Sons Join Parents at Work and Learn About Helping People
BUFFALO, NY – About 24 children learned all about people helping people as they accompanied their parents and mentors to work at Catholic Charities for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day Thursday. The day began at Catholic ... more 4/10/2008
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities of Buffalo was rated as a finalist by Business First as one of Western New York’s Best Places to Work for 2008 at a luncheon held at the Buffalo Convention Center Tuesday. The organization ranks ... more 4/9/2008 Appeal 2008 Reaches $10 Million Mark
BUFFALO, N.Y., April 9, 2008 – Appeal 2008 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo reached the $10 million mark as of Wednesday morning. A total of $10,017,301.05 has been received in cash and pledges toward the campaign’s $11.2 ... more 4/2/2008
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities of Buffalo officials announced that another $883,546 has been collected in cash and pledges in support of Appeal 2008 since March 16, edging the total close to $10 million. The current total is actually ... more 3/17/2008 Sacred Heart Academy Students Present $1,500 Check to Catholic Charities at Dodgeball Tournament
AMHERST, NY - The second annual dodgeball tournament to benefit Catholic Charities Appeal 2008 was held Friday, March 14 at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in Amherst with 16 teams (composed of 4 boys and 4 girls each) competing, as well as a ... more 3/16/2008
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Appeal 2008 for Catholic Charities of Buffalo raised $8,954,647.71 in cash and pledges as of Sunday night, which represents 79.9 percent of its record-setting $11.2 million goal, Catholic Charities’ officials ... more 3/13/2008
BUFFALO, NY – Statement of Judith Vogtli, PhD, Program Director of ProjecTruth of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, regarding Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, “Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and ... more 3/9/2008 Catholic Charities Appeal 2008 Opens with 58.9% of Goal Received
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Catholic Charities Appeal 2008 leaders announced that this year’s Appeal has so far raised $6,607,974.41 or 58.9 percent of its $11.2 million goal. Totals to date were announced at a news conference Sunday evening at ... more 2/16/2008 Chautauqua County Volunteers Gather for Kick Off of Appeal 2008 for Catholic Charities
DUNKIRK, N.Y. – About 60 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Chautauqua County participated in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at The White Inn, 52 East Main St., Fredonia. The annual event was held in preparation ... more 2/9/2008 Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming County Volunteers Gather for Kick Off of Appeal 2008
BATAVIA, N.Y. – About 60 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming counties participated in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at Bohn’s Restaurants & Lounge, 5256 Clinton St. ... more 2/2/2008 Allegany, Cattaraugus County Volunteers Gather for Kick Off of Appeal 2008 for Catholic Charities
OLEAN, N.Y. – About 65 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Allegany and Cattaraugus counties took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at The Old Library restaurant in Olean. The annual event was held in ... more 1/27/2008
DEPEW, NY – About 325 Catholic Charities’ volunteers, parish workers, clergy and staff heard from a mother who found resources and support as she worked to escape domestic violence from her abusive husband. Through counseling and a ... more 1/26/2008 Niagara County Volunteers Gather to Kick Off Appeal 2008 for Catholic Charities
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – About 70 parish workers, clergy and volunteers from Niagara County took part in a luncheon and volunteer training workshop Saturday at Antonio’s Restaurant in Niagara Falls. The annual event was held in ... more 1/18/2008 Deadline Feb. 10 for WNY Students to Enter 5th Annual Creativity Contest Sponsored by ProjecTruth
BUFFALO, NY – The deadline for contest entries to the fifth annual Abstinence Until Marriage Creativity Contest is Feb. 10. The contest, open to all seventh to 12th grade students in Western New York, is sponsored by ProjecTruth of Catholic ... more 1/8/2008 Catholic Charities Announces Increased Goal of $11.2 Million for Appeal 2008
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo, today announced an increased goal for Appeal 2008 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo of $11.2 million. The total is a 1.8 percent increase over 2007’s $11 million ... more 1/8/2008
BUFFALO, NY – Former Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly today presented a $1,500 check to Catholic Charities of Buffalo at a luncheon at Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant in Blasdell. This marks the third straight year that Catholic Charities ... more 12/13/2007
BUFFALO, NY – ProjecTruth of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, which ranks among the largest abstinence until marriage (AUM) education programs in the country, recently was awarded a Community-Based Abstinence Education grant from the Family and ... more 11/20/2007
BUFFALO, NY – It’s time for creative energies to flow once again as ProjecTruth of Catholic Charities puts out the call for entries for its fifth annual Abstinence Until Marriage Creativity Contest: “Waiting is Easier ... more 10/1/2007 Creative Impulses Bash: New Community Event Set for Oct. 11
BUFFALO, NY – Western New York’s only expressive arts therapy program, Creative Edge Arts Studio of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, is planning a new community event and fundraiser: Creative Impulses Bash.The Creative Impulses Bash ... more 9/18/2007 Catholic Charities Receives Accreditation by the Council on Accreditation
BUFFALO, NY – Catholic Charities of Buffalo has received accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, not-for-profit accrediting body, according to Dennis C. Walczyk, Catholic Charities Chief Executive ... more 9/7/2007 Multisystemic Therapy Counseling Marks 10 years of Helping Families and Youth in Erie County
BUFFALO, NY, – About 70 staff, members of referring agencies and the community attended the celebration Friday (Sept. 7) marking 10 years of Catholic Charities’ Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program serving at-risk youth and their ... more |
