January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Catholic Charities is asking for your help recognizing human trafficking in our local community. Human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of someone for the purposes of compelled labor…
Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center renovations will start this month and will impact hours and staff availability. The Samaritan Center Food Pantry (380 S. Main St, Elmira) will remain open during the process. The hours will remain: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:…
Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler Counties held their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 12 at the Elmira Country Club. This annual gathering was a time to honor retiring Board Members, Staff and a generous Community Partner, Chemung Canal Trust Company. Since…
Dear Valued Supporter, I wanted to share a story with you. A mother came to us this year to support our Christmas Adoption Program. Here is the reason she turned to Catholic Charities to help others: Mother: I stood there…
Catholic Charities’ Elmira Community Kitchen will serve Christmas Dinner from 2-3 P.M. on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Located at 160 High Street, Elmira, (Saints Peter and Paul Church Community Center), the Elmira Community Kitchen has served dinner on…
Catholic Charities Housing Counselors have successfully completed the certification examination administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Effective November 1, 2018, Jane Sokolowski and Amy Bell are Certified HUD Housing Counselors ensuring that Catholic Charities can…
November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) and Catholic Charities is asking for your help. While trying to survive on the streets, youth are exposed to countless dangers, with an increased likelihood of substance abuse, early parenthood, impulsivity, depression, posttraumatic…
Catholic Charities’ Elmira Community Kitchen will serve Thanksgiving Dinner from 2-3 P.M. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2018. Located at 160 High Street, Elmira, (Saints Peter and Paul Church Community Center), the Elmira Community Kitchen has served dinner on Thanksgiving since 1981. Meals…
Thank you to the community for their support of Catholic Charities’ 13th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon, held on October 16th, 2018. Over 350 guests attended this Hunger Awareness Event, raising over $23,000 for local adults and children in need. The…