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

 

Sep 15th, 2021
by Gracie Barney, Development & Communications Manager

"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it" - Hebrews 13:2

For the past 40 years, refugee resettlement has been a pillar of service for Catholic Charities of Onondaga County. We have welcomed thousands...

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Aug 28th, 2020
by Gracie Barney, Community Relations Specialist

Back-to-school time is a busy time for many families, and for families living in poverty, the added expense of new school supplies can dangerously stretch the budget. To support our clients, our youth and children's programs are putting out a call for school supplies! Can you help? We're in need...

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Jul 23rd, 2020
by Gracie Barney, Community Relations Specialist

In December 2019, Catholic Charities original Men’s Shelter, The Oxford Inn, celebrated 40 years. Established in 1979, The Oxford Inn opened its doors to the homeless community in Syracuse. In 2013, the Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter moved to South Clinton St. and was renamed the...

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Jul 8th, 2020
by Gracie Barney, Community Relations Specialist

Throughout this pandemic, Catholic Charities has continued to provide case management, therapeutic, and support services through phone and video options. A small number of our programs have continued to operate uninterrupted including our Men’s Shelter, Emergency Food Pantry, and Refugee...

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Jun 26th, 2020
by Gracie Barney, Community Relations Specialist

Throughout this pandemic, Catholic Charities has continued to provide case management, therapeutic, and support services through phone and video options. A small number of our programs have continued to operate uninterrupted including our Men’s Shelter, Emergency Food Pantry, and Refugee...

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May 21st, 2020
by Gracie Barney, Community Relations Specialist

Thank you to the CNY COVID -19 Community Support Fund, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the Rosalie J. and C. Daniel Maldari Family Charitable Foundation, CCUSA, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for providing funding for COVID -19 supplies for our clients. The funding...

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Apr 29th, 2020
by Gracie Barney, Community Relations Specialist

Throughout this crisis, Catholic Charities has continued to support and provide programs and services to our clients. Services like case management, therapeutic, and support services are provided through video and phone options. During this difficult time, our staff has gone above and beyond to...

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Apr 27th, 2020
by Gracie Barney, Community Relations Specialist

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. This month encourages communities to increase awareness, provide resources, educate, and support to families. It’s important that communities and familes work together to prevent child abuse and neglect. 

In 2008, the pinwheel...

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Apr 22nd, 2020
by Paul Welch, Guest Writer

Throughout Pope Francis’ tenure as Catholics spiritual leader he has conveyed a clear message with regard to immigrants, refugees and the poor.

“Today’s world is increasingly becoming more elitist and cruel towards the excluded.” He added, “This is a painful truth;.. Those who pay the...

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