To date, Appeal 2020, which helps to fund Catholic
Charities’ programs and services across dozens of sites in Western New York,
along with a number of programs and ministries through the Fund for the Faith,
has raised $6,574,934 or 65% of goal since January. In the last two years, HOPE
Days have brought in more than $920,000 to bolster the annual Appeal.
“Never before has the
Appeal been so relevant as Catholic Charities continues to help our neighbors
who are struggling to make ends meet during these challenging times,” said
Deacon Steve Schumer, president & CEO, Catholic Charities. “It is through
the annual Appeal, and the ongoing generosity and support from the Western New
York community, that we can be there for our neighbors in need now and once
this devastating pandemic is over.”
In the last eight weeks, Catholic Charities has provided
services to nearly 27,800 individuals and families in need through all of its
programs, including food pantries, basic emergency assistance, mental health
and substance use counseling, domestic violence programs, and WIC. That
two-month figure compares with a total of 160,000 people in need helped by
Catholic Charities during the past year.
HOPE Day donations can be made securely online at
hopeday.ccwny.org. For more information about Catholic Charities and the
services it provides, visit ccwny.org. Appeal 2020 runs through June 30.