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Proper school preparation is vital for a child’s success later in life. Entering kindergarten with an understanding of the basics, like how to interact with a picture book, helps kids get the most out of their education. A sad reality of poverty is that many children born into low income...

Two years ago, Andrew Sunderhaft joined Emmaus Ministry to serve dinner to people struggling with homelessness. The visit was part of his Confirmation classes. Andrew, now a high school freshman in Baldwinsville, said the visit left a lasting impression. He was especially struck by one question...

by Mike Melara, Executive Director

During a recent trip to Washington, DC for a conference, I found myself enjoying the 60-degree weather as I walked from the conference center to the Lincoln Memorial. It is a ritual for me. Every time I’m in DC, I make a point of visiting the Memorial....

Last night, January 30th, about a dozen Catholic Charities staff members bundled up to volunteer for the Point in Time (PIT) Count. The PIT Count is an annual effort by the Housing and Homelessness Coalition to count the homeless population in CNY. Volunteers from CCOC, Rescue Mission,...