Donations to Catholic Charities assist people in Orleans County

Editor:

It’s been a challenging year for many in our community facing price increases, tighter budgets, and job cuts and the need for Catholic Charities’ services only continues to grow here in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has provided HOPE to our neighbors who may be struggling to make ends meet, or who are facing challenges impacting their health and well-being.

Catholic Charities’ programs offered in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties gave HOPE to 2,300 individuals of all ages and across all faiths last year alone. These programs include basic emergency assistance such as support for food and finding housing resources, and behavioral health services for both children and adults.

We also work with dozens of families to address youth problematic behaviors through our multisystemic therapy program, and our home visitation and friendly phones programs bring a sense of connectivity and quality of life to homebound seniors.

However, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the continued generosity and support from the community. The annual Appeal helps to fund the many programs administered by Catholic Charities in addition to several ministries through the Fund for the Faith. To provide HOPE for all, we need help from all our neighbors to reach and surpass Appeal 2025’s goal of $8.5 million by June 30.

Your financial support is deeply appreciated, and we hope that all our neighbors in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties know that if anyone is in need, you can call us at 585-343-0614 to find help through Catholic Charities. We have offices in Batavia, Albion and Perry.

Katelyn DiSalvo

Tri-County District Director, Catholic Charities