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A space to share updates and think about issues that impact the members of our community who are most vulnerable and in greatest need.

 

Apr 27th, 2023
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

In 2019, Serhii Kravets came to Syracuse with his family as refugees. His parents had lived in a small village in Ukraine all of their lives. Although they had built a stable foundation, they found the courage to leave all they knew in order to give Serhii and his younger brother a better future...

 

Mar 10th, 2023

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Dec 30th, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

Catholic Charities is pleased to have Deacon Matthew Lumia join its Board of Directors. In addition to serving as a deacon within the Syracuse Catholic Diocese, he currently holds the position of chief financial officer at Mohawk Global, a supply chain solutions and trade logistics company...

 

Dec 16th, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

Behind the scenes of every Catholic Charities of Onondaga County (CCOC) program and department is a unique group of employees who carry out the agency's purpose. More than that, they believe in it. When Mike Caruso was asked to put together a delicious meal to serve the more than 300 employees...

 

Dec 2nd, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

Catholic Charities is grateful to have Linda Ervin return to serve on its Board of Directors for a new term since her previous time helping to govern the agency from 2009 to 2016.

 “I am returning to the board because I believe in the work that Catholic Charities...

 

Nov 10th, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

While living with friends Marietta, NY, a veteran named Larry* reached out to Catholic Charities of Onondaga County's Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program after he was asked to leave due to limited space. Larry suffered from autism, cluster headaches, and post-traumatic stress...

 

Nov 4th, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

After having to move to a virtual celebration for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual employee recognition event resumed in person this year. Employees from Catholic Charities of Onondaga County (CCOC) gathered for the first time among each other for a slightly smaller...

 

Oct 26th, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

When you meet Michele Parks, you can feel that she cares for the people around her. As a peer recovery coach for Hope Connections (a program under the Capacity Building umbrella), her job is to be a solid support system for Journeyers as they walk down the road to recovery.

One...

 

Sep 15th, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

Various Catholic Charities organizations and affiliated agencies have become aware of phishing scams seeking donations for causes and services. All donors interested in giving to Catholic Charities of Onodaga County should avoid any unfamiliar communications requesting...