Giving back always feels good. When you volunteer for a cause that you care about, you’re helping others and the community. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities near Ithaca, NY, check out these charitable organizations. Catholic Charities of Chemung and…
Schuyler County Volunteer Fair
Catholic Charities’ Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in cooperation with the New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and iCircle, under the direction of NYConnects Long Term Care Council, will be holding a Volunteer Fair Event on Thursday, September…
Human Trafficking Awareness and Trainings Available
The Safe Harbour Program of Schuyler County is asking for your help in educating the community on human trafficking and how it impacts our neighborhoods. Human trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of someone for the purposes of compelled…
Excellus Presents Back to School Drive
For the fifth year in a row, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is requesting your help preparing local kids for a successful school year. From now until August 12, area businesses, Catholic Charities and the Economic Opportunity Program (EOP) will be collecting…
Jane Sokolowski to Retire July 1 after 22 Years
Jane Sokolowski, Senior Housing Counselor/Program Coordinator for Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler’s Housing Counseling Services has announced plans to retire effective July 1, 2019. One of the first to buy her home in the City of Elmira through the First Time…
Small Grants Available
Groups working to address the causes of poverty in Chemung, Schuyler and Tioga Counties (New York) are invited to apply for a Catholic Campaign for Human Development Small Grant. Proposals are sought for projects benefiting and led by low-income people…
Catholic Charities Receives Spare Change to Support Homeless Shelter
Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties was recently presented with $12,242.69 from the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish. These funds represent spare change donated by parishioners. Since September 2018, the local homeless shelter, Second Place East, has been…
Take Your Child To Work Day Benefits Local Homeless Shelter
Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties is very appreciative for a recent donation from Guthrie’s Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day. Youth spent the day learning about a career in the medical field and packing 23 care…
Catholic Charities’ Announces Success of Havana Nights Fundraiser
Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties is thrilled to announce the success of their Havana Nights Gala that took place on April 6th at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel. 235 guests joined Catholic Charities for a Party with a…
Chemung Peer Network Job Fair – March 12, 2019
The Chemung Peer Network is a partnership aimed at bringing Peer Support experiences to people in Chemung County. The Network of six Agencies will be hiring 12 full-time Peer Professionals. Peer Professionals are community members who have lived experience with…