CCFCS: Walking with all who need us the most

Tickets on Sale Now for Empty Bowls!

Mark your calendars for one of our most cherished fundraisers! The annual Empty Bowls event will take place Thursday, November 6 from 5:30-8:00pm at Kodak Center in Rochester. Purchase your tickets here: Empty Bowls Tickets.

CCUSA President visits Rochester

What an honor to host Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA! On September 11th, Robinson met with leaders of the 6 member agencies of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester. The gathering took place at the Canandaigua Hotel and included a question-and-answer session, followed by a prayer service officiated by Bishop Salvatore Matano. The next day, Robinson took a tour of Barrington House, our 23-bed residential treatment house for women and women with children. We are thankful for Robinson's stewardship and her interest in all the programs and services of CCFCS.

I/DD outing at Camp Stella Maris

In September, 55 residents of our homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities spent three days at beautiful Camp Stella Maris.Our I/DD program has hosted this camp for more than 30 years.Thanks to Camp Stella Maris and our I/DD staff for another great outing on Conesus Lake!

The Blue & White Luncheon

There wasn't a dry eye in the house following a heart-filled keynote address from musician Katy Eberts at our inugural Blue and White Luncheon on September 4. Eberts shared her story of hope and resilience after being paralyzed in a car accident. She also performed a few songs! The Blue and White Luncheon would not have been possible without the testimony of CCFCS clients and the generousity of our sponsors.Thank you!

Lori VanAuken Named to RBJ's Power 30 Health Care List

Congratulations to CCFCS CEO Lori VanAuken, who once again has been named one of Rochester’s most influential leaders in healthcare. For her efforts to improve the health of the Rochester community, VanAuken was named to the Rochester Business Journal’s Power 30 Health Care List. This is the fifth year in a row VanAuken has been selected for the Power 30.

CCFCS In the News

Musician Katy Eberts shares story of resilience at Blue and White Luncheon (WHEC-TV, 9/4)

Musician paralyzed in crash shares story at Catholic Charities event (WHAM-TV, 9/4)

RBJ presents 2025 Health Care Power List (Rochester Business Journal, 8/22)

Ukrainian Catholics in New York find hope in solidarity with their war-torn homeland (National Catholic Register, 8/20)

Federal resettlement funding ended, but U.S. Catholic Charities agencies continue to serve (National Catholic Register, 8/14)

Non-profit adjusting to federal funding cuts to resettlement programs (Spectrum News, 8/4)

Rochester non-profit ends refugee resettlement program following federal immigration freeze (WROC-TV, 6/4)

Federal freeze on refugee resettlement causes local program to close (WXXI News, 6/4)

Catholic Charities closes refugee resettlement program (Rochester Beacon, 6/3)

Thank you

for catching up with us!

Whenever we ask, you answer the call. This fall, 269 clients and children of clients headed back to class with backpacks, crayons, notebooks and more thanks to hundreds of generous donors. Our annual School Supplies Drive means so much to the families in our care. As we gear up for a busy next few months, please know we are humbled by your support of our mission, our programs, our staff, and most especially the people we serve. Have a wonderful fall!

Lori VanAuken, President and CEO

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Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

Administrative Offices:

79 North Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604

Programs and Services:

1099 Jay Street, Bldg J, Rochester, NY 14611

87 North Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604

Finger Lakes Regional Office:

2462 State Rt. 54A, Suite 209, Penn Yan, NY 14527

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