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Learn about our exciting Community Partnership Initiative!		 Volunteer
Material Donations
"Have a material item you’d like to donate, like a bed, cookware, towels or a couch?” material donations
Financial Donations
Donations from people just like you make a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of Central New Yorkers each year. financial donations
   
   
 
 
 
Parish Advocacy Parish Advocacy
Program Description
Provides assistance to parishes in the areas of social services
and social justice. A separate component will help in assessing the needs of elderly parish members and establishing programs to meet those needs. MORE...
Refugee Resettlement Services
Relocates refugees from countries in distress and also provides education, job development and case management services. READ MORE...
 

   We Need Your Help!

The problems of the world, even the problems of our community, can seem overwhelming.  You may feel that they are so vast that you can’t possibly make a difference.  But the wisdom of Mother Teresa tells us otherwise:  If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

People turn to Catholic Charities of Onondaga County everyday for help with basic everyday needs for their children, like diapers, formula, and food.  They call us or even come to our doors to ask for these essentials.  We are always happy to do what we can, but we need your help to help those who count on us.  We served 30,000 people in Central New York last year, and the need is growing.

If you can help, even in a small way, please send your check with the word diapers, formula, or food pantry on the memo line to:

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Attention: Development Department
1654 W. Onondaga St.
Syracuse, NY 13204

One person can make a difference.

 


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Neighborhood Centers Neighborhood Centers
Located in five city neighborhoods, the centers provide secure, supportive environments for children and teens, including
pre-school and after school programs.MORE...
Basic Needs Basic Needs
Emergency Assistance Services – Support, guidance and assistance for people in crisis. Shelters for homeless men, woman and children. Other programs include housing solutions, nutrition programs and assistance with social services
and social justice. MORE...
 
Alliance Child Services




Family Services		 Children & Family Services
  • 3rd Party Review - Audits the service plan reviews for children placed in foster care.
  • Parent Aides - Intensive home visiting to enhance
    living and parenting skills.
  • Sex Abuse Services - Assessment and treatment for individuals who have sexually abused a child.
  • Healthy Start - Health oriented case management for
    pregnant women and parents with children under
    2 years of age    . MORE
  • Counseling - Low cost/no cost psychotherapy.
  • Better Beginnings -Home-base therapy and case management for families that have a chronic mentally ill parent and a child 5 years old or younger.
  • Expectant Parent Services - Counseling and case management to birth parents and their families who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
  • Adoptions - Home studies and infant open adoptions.
  • Parent and Child Project-Infant care “Lullaby League” and parenting classes. MORE...
 
Elderly Services Elderly Services
Elderly Services at Salina Civic Center, 2826 Lemoyne Ave.
  • Area North Transportation Service - Transportation to medical, shopping and senior nutrition sites in the towns of Clay and Salina.
  • Neighborhood Advisors - Information and referral services in specific areas of the county.
  • EISEP - Case management and personal care services
  • Representative Payee - Financial case management for a fee.
  • Adult Aides - Intensive home visitors to victims of abuse/neglect.
  • Project Fix - Minor home repair services.
  • RSVP – Promotes volunteer opportunities for people
    55 or older     MORE...
News Desk
 

25th Anniversary
House of Providence Dinner
Sets Attendance Record
 

The 25th Anniversary House of Providence Dinner, held on May 19, 2010, was a great success with record setting attendance.  Almost 800 attendees filled Exhibit Hall A at The Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter to celebrate the accomplishments of the evening’s three honorees, as well as to highlight the work of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County in the Central New York community.




Mike and Lisa Melara with
Jim and Kathy Burns
The President’s Medallion was presented to Betsy Hartnett for her dedication to lending her expertise and enthusiasm in law and financial management to local charities.  Father Fred Mannara, pastor of Most Holy Rosary Church, received the Bishop’s Medallion for his devotion to serving the people of the Diocese and for his commitment to parishioners.  The Humanitarian Service Medallion was awarded to Joe Tesori for his work in the community, most notably his commitment to youth and to volunteering at Francis House.
 


Father Fred Mannara, Betsy Hartnett,
and Joe Tesori
 

The festivities included the debut of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County’s new video, By the Work of Our Hands, which features moving interviews with several of our staff members as well as many wonderful photos of our clients.

Many thanks to the event’s sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor, J.W. Burns & Company Investment Counsel; Dinner Sponsor, Christopher Community; Printing Sponsor, Murphy and Nolan, Inc. and the Murphy Family; Program Video Sponsor, Alliance Bank; and “Beautiful Ballroom” Sponsor, Stickley, Audi & Co.

We greatly appreciate the support of all our sponsors, who help Catholic Charities serve 30,000 people in need each year!

 

 

 
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