Our Annual Appeal

The annual Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith is conducted from January through June.

Catholic Charities spreads the good in our communities through vital services ranging from emergency assistance to job training to counseling and mental health services for all ages. We do it for more than 145,000 people in need. And we do it to realize the good that is in each person, and in our community as a whole.

Fund for the Faith continues to provide spiritual nourishment throughout our diocese today. Proceeds provide ministry support services that are instrumental to the vitality of our faith experience and enable us to more effectively spread the Gospel message of Christ’s love.

It is our hope and prayer that a successful Fund for the Faith drive will help restore and support expanded ministries including Catholic education and formation programming for youth & young families.

Prayer for the 100th Appeal

St. Patrick, God’s calling was revealed to you only in the midst of poverty and captivity, not in the material comfort of home. Pray then, that we come to our work with humility.

Open our hearts to God’s calling and guide us to do His work, just as you did.

May your example of perseverance, forgiveness, and hope guide our efforts for our 100th Appeal.

Through your intercession, St. Patrick, we pray that our Loving God will bless us and those we serve, and that through Him, we will be successful.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Patrick, pray for us!

Imprimatur:
Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher
Bishop of Buffalo

Saint Patrick
Patron of Appeal 2024
Image: Stained glass window in St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo NY

2024 Appeal Leadership

Appeal Chair

Kevin Gannon

Vice Chair

Dr. Michael Noe

Community Division Chair

Gina Giese

Corporate Division Chair

David Wolf

Corporate Division Chair

C. Kevin Brayer

Giving Levels

Msgr. Henry J. Gugino Society ($20,000+)

  • Annual invitation to the Monsignor Henry J. Gugino reception hosted by Bishop Fisher.
  • Custom designed commemorative award, at time of achieving the level.
  • Sr. Mary T. McCarrick Society appreciation luncheon.
  • Monsignor John J. Conniff Society Annual Reception.
  • Certificate of recognition and membership
  • Corporate: Prominent listing in a Business First “Thank You” advertisement.
  • Corporate: Inclusion on Catholic Charities website, with link to your website
  • All benefits of Leadership Society

Sr. Mary T. McCarrick Society ($10,000 – $19,999)

  • Sr. Mary T. McCarrick Society appreciation luncheon.
  • Monsignor John J. Conniff Society Annual Reception.
  • Certificate of recognition and membership
  • Corporate: Prominent listing in a Business First “Thank You” advertisement.
  • Corporate: Inclusion on Catholic Charities website, with link to your website
  • All benefits of Leadership Society

Msgr. John J. Conniff Society ($5,000 – $9,999)

  • Monsignor John J. Conniff Society Annual Reception.
  • Corporate: Prominent listing in a Business First “Thank You” advertisement.
  • Corporate: Inclusion on Catholic Charities website, with link to your website
  • All benefits of Leadership Society

Leadership Society ($1,000 – $4,999)

  • Thanksgiving Mass and Reception.
  • Educational programming opportunities
  • Updates on our programs and services via e-news

Legacy of HOPE Society

  • Legacy of HOPE Society, appreciation breakfast.
  • Educational programming opportunities
  • Updates on our programs and services via e-news

Thank You Corporate Sponsors!

Msgr. Henry Gugino Society

Chautauqua Precision Machining
Delaware North Companies, Inc.
Joy Family Foundation
Lawley Insurance
Maid of the Mist Corporation
Tops Markets, Inc.
Uniland Development Corporation
Wegmans

Sr. Mary McCarrick Society

CPI Process Systems Inc.
Eileen and Rupert Warren Charitable Fund
Energy Mark, LLC
Frank J. McGuire Family Foundation
Gernatt Family Foundation
Independent Health
Lumsden & McCormick LLP
Mader Construction Company Inc.
National Fuel Gas Company Foundation
The John W. and Mary M. Koessler Foundation

Msgr. John J. Conniff Society

ACI Controls Inc.
Evans Bank, NA
Herman G. and Emma A. Ernst Fund for Catholic Charities
Mollenberg-Betz Inc.
Tarantino Foods
Thomann Asphalt Paving Corp.
Toski & Co. CPAs, P.C.

Leadership Society

Abbey Mecca & Company, Inc.
Advance Glass
Arric Corp.
Attica Auto & Hardware Inc.
Cedar Street Sales & Rentals
Chiampou Travis Besaw Kershner, LLP
Compu-Mail
ConnectLife
Courier Capital
e3communications
Eberl Iron Works Inc.
Ellicott Development Co
Ferguson Electrical Foundation
Frank Wardynski and Sons, Inc.
Friends of Jesus Foundation
Gian Properties
H H Dobbins Inc .
Joseph S. & Mary Ann Testa Philanthropic Fund
Julian R and Varue W Oishei Foundation
Kenneth L. and Katherine G. Koessler Family Foundation, Inc.
Lamparelli Construction Co., Inc.
Leo J. Winter & Marie R. Heim-Winter Fund
LeRoy K of C Council 2936
Merchants Insurance Group
Morris Masonry Restoration
Personal Touch Food Service Inc.
Picone Construction Corp.
Pratt Collard Buck Advisory Partners LLC
Rich Family Foundation/Rich Products Corp.
Schneider Family of Services
The Horace A. and Helen A. Pantano Family Foundation
Tripifoods, Inc.
Try-It Distributing Company
Val-Kro, Inc.
VALU Home Center Inc.
Walsh Duffield Companies, Inc.
Whiting Door Mfg. Corp.
Zenger Group Inc.

Please accept our apology for any errors or omissions. Should you have any questions, please contact us.