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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.

 

Aug 23rd, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

It's that time of year again when the summer comes to an end and many K-12 students are anticipating the first day of the 2022-23 school year. Traditionally, Catholic Charities has hosted a Back to School Supply Drive to support families in need with items to help their school-age...

 

Aug 19th, 2022
Tajuana Cerutti, Communications Manager

"The ParentChild+ program gave me better insight into my little girl’s life," one parent stated.

A child's early learning years can lay a foundation for future...

 

Nov 3rd, 2021
by Gracie Barney, Development & Communications Manager

"…I was a stranger and you invited me in." – MATTHEW 25:35

“Arrivals.” When most of us hear this word, we immediately think of the blinking electronic billboard at the airport that tracks airline departures and arrivals. This word has a different meaning for us at Catholic Charities. “Arrivals”...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...

 

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...