A Thrift Store has been added to the variety of services offered to the community by Catholic Charities in Wellsville. The thrift shop opened in expanded space as part of the Food Pantry and Outreach program located at 67 East Pearl St.

SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES from Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope (NOAH) Congressman Brian Higgins will join with the Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope {NOAH), Laborers' Local 91, Iron Workers' Local 9, Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the City of Niagara Falls at 12:45 pm on Friday, August 19th to announce an innovative Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The announcement will occur at the Laborer's Local 91 Union Hall, located at 4500 Witmer Industrial Estates Road in Niagara Falls.

Two special awards and awards for years of service were presented July 21 to Foster Grandparents during the annual Catholic Charities' Foster Grandparents recognition luncheon held at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery.

Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program is hosting a Healthy Baby Festival for the first time in Chautauqua County. The free event for families is set for 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 5 in Washington Park, Washington Avenue and Fifth Street, Dunkirk.

Catholic Charities Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program will host 2016 Healthy Baby Festivals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 in Delaware Park in Buffalo and on Wednesday, Aug. 3 in Hyde Park in Niagara Falls. The free events will feature a family fun walk, children's activities, games, educational resources, prizes and giveaways.

Mary Ann Deibel-Braun, LCSW, assistance coordinator with the Diocese of Buffalo, and Maria Picone, department director of Catholic Charities Family and Community Services, are attending this important training on the domestic abuse and violence hosted by the Catholic University of America.

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 30, 2016 - The 2016 Appeal for Catholic Charities of Buffalo ended on a high note this evening as The Most Rev. Richard J. Malone took to the stage at Kleinhans Music Hall immediately prior to the Forte Tenors concert to announce this year's campaign surpassed its $11 million goal, with cash and pledges received totaling $11,108,356.45. Today was the final day of the Appeal and the organization's fiscal year.

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 3, 2016 - With about four weeks remaining before the close of the 2016 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, the annual campaign has raised $10,550,794.76 in cash and pledges, representing almost 96 percent of its $11 million goal. Appeal leaders are asking the community for their help in raising the remaining $449,205.24 still needed to reach the final goal by June 30.

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 1, 2016 - Donna, whose daughter Julia recently experienced a young negotiators program with a social worker through the Catholic Charities of Buffalo In-School Social Work Program (ISSWP), said the opportunity gave her the "chance to get to know her daughter better." In turn, Julia said she feels like a "different person" and can "hold my ground more and I have more confidence."

Catholic Charities of Buffalo today reported the 2016 Appeal has surpassed $10 million in cash and pledges. As a result, volunteers and campaign leadership must raise close to $1 million over trhe seven weeks in order to reach this year's $11 million goal by June 30.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo Friday afternoon hosted a luncheon gathering with Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Executive Director Ralph McCloud, and VOICE Buffalo and Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope (NOAH) members.

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 22, 2016 - Another one-half million dollars has been contributed to the 2016 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, the organization reported today, bringing the annual campaign to $9.5 million in cash and pledges, representing nearly 87 percent of the $11 million goal. Less than two weeks ago on April 11, the Appeal reached $9 million.

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 20, 2016 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo, along with sponsor LPCiminelli, today announced an evening of music featuring the classical crossover-operatic pop trio Forte Tenors at Kleinhans Music Hall on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities' 2016 Appeal, which concludes on the same day.

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 15, 2016 - The National Training Institute on the New York Model for Batterer Programs will host "Domestic Violence Offender Accountability ~ What, Why and How to Get it Done" May 2 and 5 at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

BUFFALO, N.Y., April 11, 2016 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo today reported the 2016 Appeal has surpassed $9 million in cash and pledges. As a result, volunteers and campaign leadership must raise close to $2 million between now and June 30 in order to reach this year's $11 million goal.

BUFFALO, N.Y., March 23, 2016 - New and gently used linens are being sought to complete household "fresh start" packages for clients of Catholic Charities. Ladies of Charity of Catholic Charities is asking Kenmore and Tonawanda residents to gather items including blankets, sheets, comforters and towels and drop them in collection barrels at various organizations around town, including parishes and social centers.

The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, provided his report on the progress of the annual Catholic Charities of Buffalo Appeal today, revealing $8,028,684.29 has been raised to date, as Catholic Charities officials marked the close of Appeal Week 2016.

BUFFALO, N.Y., March 11, 2016 - Three new members have been elected to the Catholic Charities of Buffalo Board of Trustees. They are Joseph Feeley, CPA, Pastor James Giles and Julie Snyder.

BUFFALO, N.Y., March 14, 2016 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been awarded a $192,245 grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to support its Rapid Re-housing (RRH) efforts, which aim to help individuals or families who are homeless secure and retain permanent housing through rental assistance and support services.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2016 - About 50 parish and community volunteers, local clergy and lay leaders, and staff of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, gathered Wednesday evening for a volunteer training workshop and reception to help kick off the 2016 Appeal for Catholic Charities in Erie County.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2016 - About 35 parish and community volunteers, local clergy and lay leaders, and staff of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, gathered today for a volunteer training workshop and luncheon to help kick off the 2016 Appeal for Catholic Charities in Chautauqua County.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2016 - About 35 eastern Niagara County parish and community volunteers, local clergy and lay leaders, and staff of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, gathered Wednesday evening for a volunteer training workshop and reception to help kick off the 2016 Appeal for Catholic Charities in the eastern part of the county.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2016 - Nearly 50 parish and community volunteers, local clergy and lay leaders, and staff of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, gathered Saturday for a volunteer training workshop and luncheon to help kick off the 2016 Appeal for Catholic Charities in western Niagara County.

January 16, 2016 -- More than 50 parish and community volunteers, local clergy and lay leaders, and staff of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, gathered Saturday for a volunteer training workshop and luncheon to help kick off the 2016 Appeal for Catholic Charities in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2016 - About 50 parish and community volunteers, local clergy and lay leaders, and staff of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, gathered Saturday for a Tri-County volunteer training workshop and luncheon to help kick off the 2016 Appeal for Catholic Charities in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

BUFFALO, N.Y., January 6, 2016 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo officials and volunteer leaders today announced an $11 million goal for the 2016 Appeal. Monsignor David S. Slubecky, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Buffalo, representing The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Bishop of Buffalo who was unable to attend, made the announcement at a kick-off event held at the new Catholic Charities Health Care Center for refugee clients and the community, located in the former Nativity Roman Catholic Church on Buffalo's West Side. The theme for the 2016 Appeal is "Find Good Within" and the patron saint of the 92nd annual Appeal is St. Nicholas.

Buffalo, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo and its eight partners are mobilizing for a January 1 start for the comprehensive Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Initiative, the result of a $7.5 million award announced recently by New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2015 - Area service providers, partner organizations, community members and Catholic Charities' officials were among those who attended two open house events in Dunkirk and Jamestown (Tuesday) Dec. 8 to celebrate the expansion of its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program to Chautauqua County.

BUFFALO, NY, Nov. 24, 2015 - The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will be partnering with Catholic Charities of Buffalo to introduce the new Sabres Holiday Angels program for the upcoming holiday season. Sabres Holiday Angels is an adopt-a-family program that allows Sabres fans to participate by supporting our neighbors in need this holiday season.

Buffalo, NY - Catholic Charities of Buffalo is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to help older adults in Erie County improve their financial outlook by connecting seniors to credit and debt counseling, employment, housing and other money management tools.

FRANKLINVILLE, NY, Oct. 29, 2015 - Volunteers, community members, partner organizations, area parishioners and Catholic Charities' officials were among those who attended this morning's official opening celebration for the Franklinville Outreach site, 28 Park Square (Route 16), a pantry established by Catholic Charities of Buffalo's Department of Parish Outreach and Advocacy. The Franklinville pantry is the eighth such service operated by Catholic Charities in Erie, Allegany and now Cattaraugus counties.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program supervisors in Niagara County recently honored Burt Marshall, director of Niagara County Social Services, with an international award for his support of MST for more than 15 years.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2015 - For a third consecutive time, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, non-profit accrediting organization of community-based social and behavioral health care services. The human service provider was first given the four-year accreditation by COA in 2007, then again in 2011.

Buffalo, N.Y., October 5, 2015 -- The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded the non-profit organization a $2.5 million Full Service Community Schools-Closing the Gap in Student Performance Consortium (FSCS-CTG) grant to support student achievement programming in the Buffalo Public Schools.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been designated a Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association, meaning it promotes physical activity and is committed to providing a healthy workplace for its employees.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo has appointed Frank Andzik as Donor and Event Coordinator under its Appeal Department, which oversees the agency's annual multi-million dollar fundraising campaign.

BUFFALO, N.Y., August 28, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Buffalo has been awarded a five-year, $27 million contract to provide Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program services in Chautauqua County for the first time beginning October 1 and to continue providing WIC services across Erie and Niagara counties.

The 33rd annual Foster Grandparent Program Recognition luncheon honored participants of the Foster Grandparent Program with an afternoon of music and awards on July 15 at Classics V Banquet Center in Amherst.