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2025-06-06 - News 10 NBC

"It's heartbreaking": Catholic Charities VP says they can no longer resettle refugees in Rochester

2025-06-04 - RochesterBeacon

Catholic Charities closes refugee resettlement program

2025-06-04 - Rochester Business Journal

Catholic Charities cuts refugee resettlement program due to new immigration policies

2025-06-04 - RochesterFirst.com

Rochester non-profit ends refugee resettlement program following federal immigration freeze

2025-05-09 - RochesterFirst.com

CCFCS opens Alexander House, a treatment residence for men in recovery from substance use

2025-05-09 - WXXI

Catholic Charities opens new residential site for men in recovery from substance use

2025-05-09 - 13 WHAM

Catholic Charities opens new residential treatment facility in downtown Rochester

2025-05-09 - News 10 NBC

New drug treatment center for men opens in downtown Rochester

2025-05-08 - RochesterFirst.com

Local Catholic leaders react to first American pope

2025-02-28 - Rochester Business Journal

RBJ Giving Guide 2025

2025-02-01

Welcoming the Stranger. All of Them.

2025-01-30 - RochesterBeacon

Immigration Crackdown

2025-01-23 - WXXI

Trump order halting refugee program blocks dozens bound for Rochester

2025-01-22 - WXXI

Trump cancels flights for hundreds of refugees (Audio-WXXI Connections)

2025-01-15 - RochesterFirst.com

YouthBuild is recruiting young adults for new cohort

2024-12-18 - 13 WHAM

Catholic Charities hosts one-day Christmas Shop with donated gifts

2024-12-16 - 13 WHAM

Rochester sees surge in refugees amid fears of policy changes

2024-12-16 - Empire8.com

St. John Fisher SAAC participates in Share the Joy

2024-12-03 - News 10 NBC

Good Question:How can you donate to people in need this holiday season?

2024-11-07 - 13 WHAM

Hundreds gather for Empty Bowls fundraiser

2024-10-03 - New York State - ny.gov

New York State announces completion of affordable and supportive housing development in Monroe County

2024-10-03 - 13 WHAM

New apartments focus on seniors in need of supportive services

2024-10-02 - WROC

CCFCS celebrates ribbon-cutting at Marketplace Senior Apartments

2024-10-02 - News 10 NBC

New senior apartments feature accessibility, affordability

2024-09-17 - WXXI

Tom Golisano gives $360 million to non-profits across Upstate NY

2024-09-17 - RochesterBeacon

Tom Golisano to give millions to upstate non-profits

2024-08-05 - RochesterBeacon

NY awards funds to boost social services

2024-06-15 - 13 WHAM

Rochester celebrates World Refugee Day

2024-06-12 - 13 WHAM

An Evening with Friends, old and new, for a good cause

2024-06-12 - Democrat & Chronicle

Are you interested in participating in the YouthBuild Program?Here's what you need to know

2024-06-12 - News 10 NBC

Catholic Charities holds fundraiser with music and food

2024-06-12 - WROC

Evening with Friends raises money for those in need

2024-06-10 - Spectrum News

Students build a foundation for the future through YouthBuild

2024-06-07 - WXXI

How to support refugees who now call the Rochester/Finger Lakes region home

2024-05-17 - 13 WHAM

Bright Spot: Celebrating women of excellence

2024-05-15 - Rochester Business Journal

RBJ Women of Excellence 2024 (profile of CCFCS CEO Lori VanAuken, page 11)

2024-05-07 - RochesterBeacon

Helping refugees on the road to self-sufficiency

2024-03-01 - WXXI

Ukrainian refugees in Rochester share their stories

2024-02-21 - 13 WHAM

Ukrainian reflects on two years since fleeing from war

2024-02-07 - Catholic Courier

Seeking Refuge

2024-01-11 - Rochester Business Journal

RBJ announces 2024 Health Care Heroes

2023-12-14 - RochesterFirst.com

Annual Share the Joy Program is Back with a Christmas Shop This Year

2023-12-14 - 13 WHAM

Catholic Charities’ “Share the Joy” Program Brings Christmas Cheer to Local Families

2023-12-07 - News 10 NBC

Empty Bowls Raises Awareness about World Hunger

2023-12-07 - 13 WHAM

Rochester Artists Lend Their Talent to Combat Hunger Through 20th Annual “Empty Bowls” Charity Event

2023-11-30 - Yahoo Finance

CCFCS and Unite Us partner with Local Organizations to Drive Innovation as State Prepares for Medicaid 1115 Waiver

2023-11-29 - Rochester Business Journal

CCFCS Chief Diversity Officer Evelyn Parker named to RBJ’s Forty Under 40

2023-11-21 - Rochester Business Journal

Monroe County Resource Rich for Seniors, But Start Planning Early for Long-Term Needs

2023-11-20 - 13 WHAM

Catholic Charities Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Distribution Event to Help Those in Need

2023-11-20 - RochesterFirst.com

Thanksgiving Drive Thru Giveaway Held in Rochester

2023-11-16 - RochesterFirst.com

Free Diapers Provided by the Junior League of Rochester

2023-11-07 - RochesterFirst.com

Share the Joy Program Offers Chance to Give Back This Holiday Season

2023-11-06 - 13 WHAM

Registration Open for Share the Joy Holiday Gift-Giving Program

2023-10-26 - Spectrum News

New York treatment clinics work to help those battling gambling addiction

2023-10-26 - Spectrum News

New York treatment clinics work to help those battling gambling addiction

2023-10-26 - Democrat & Chronicle

Want to save on your heating bill this winter? See if you qualify for NY's HEAP program

2023-10-16 - 13 WHAM

Charitable Organizations in Rochester Prepare for High Demand of Holiday Season

2023-10-03 - News 10 NBC

Job opportunities await in Finger Lakes Region for migrants

2023-10-02 - Catholic Courier

Rochester agencies welcome newly arrived asylum seekers

2023-09-26 - City of Rochester

News Release - ROC the Block Employment Fair at Parcel 5 Tomorrow

2023-08-31

These agencies are helping people of color with developmental disabilities live more independently

2023-08-25 - Rochester Business Journal

CCFCS CEO Lori VanAuken named to RBJ's Power 30 Health Care List

2023-08-15 - 13 WHAM

Monroe County to bring in National Guard amid influx of asylum seekers

2023-08-12 - RochesterFirst.com

How you can help asylum seekers entering Monroe County

2023-08-10 - Spectrum News

Agencies Step Up to Help Asylum Seekers Arriving in Rochester

2023-08-08 - RochesterFirst.com

County Leader Explains Support for Asylum Seekers in Rochester

2023-07-31 - Spectrum News

New York Investing Millions in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

2023-07-24 - Catholic Courier

New PSA Highlights Stories of Ukrainian Refugees in Rochester

2023-07-13 - FingerLakes1.com

Catholic Charities Adds Ukrainian Refugees’ Stories to Award-Winning Program

2023-06-22 - 13 WHAM

Youth Construction Program Gets New Training Space

2023-06-22 - RochesterFirst.com

YouthBuild Rochester Celebrates New Training Facility

2023-06-17 - RochesterFirst.com

Rochester Celebrates World Refugee Day

2023-05-23 - News 10 NBC

CCFCS to Sponsor City-Wide Event for World Refugee Day

2023-05-22 - News 10 NBC

CCFCS’s Getachew Beshir will Co-Chair Effort to Help RPD Recruit New Police Officers

2023-05-05 - Rochester Business Journal

Employers Adjust Policies to Meet Worker Demands, Maintain Staffing Levels

2023-05-03 - Catholic Courier

Long-Time CCFCS Program Participant David Russell Talks about Volunteering, Community Ties

2023-04-12 - RochesterFirst.com

Bivona Child Advocacy Center Hosts Annual Memorandum of Understanding

2023-04-12 - News 10 NBC

Child Abuse: CCFCS Joins Bivona to sign Memorandum of Understanding

2023-04-12 - Spectrum News

Rochester Area Groups Come Together in Effort to End Child Abuse

2023-03-29 - 13 WHAM

Bright Spot: Health Care Heroes

2023-02-23 - 13 WHAM

Family reflects on journey to Rochester after fleeing war-torn Ukraine

2023-02-23 - News 10 NBC

More than 800 Ukrainians have resettled in Rochester since the start of the war

2023-02-23 - Spectrum News

Rochester-area business owner looks to pass on trade to next generation

2023-01-27

Attracting, Retaining Donors Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All Approach

2023-01-23 - RochesterFirst.com

Bishop Matthew Clark Dies at 85 Following Period of Declining Health

2022-12-16 - News 10 NBC

Share the Joy Gift Giving Program Helps 2000 Families

2022-11-28 - RochesterBeacon

Bridging the Gap Between Refugees and the Police

2022-10-26 - RochesterFirst.com

Rochester’s New Campaign “Keep the Change” Draws Attention

2022-10-18

Discussing the State of Refugee Resettlement in the Current Political and Social Climate

2022-08-19 - 13 WHAM

Afghan refugees mark one year in America after fleeing Taliban rule

2022-08-19 - Spectrum News

Ukrainian family resettling in Rochester-area looks back on journey

2022-07-15 - 13 WHAM

Rochester center helps mothers in recovery

2022-07-01 - RochesterFirst.com

Competitive housing market a challenge for local refugees

2021-10-06 - Spectrum News

Catholic Family Center prepares to welcome 200 Afghan refugees to Rochester

2021-08-25 - WROC

‘They’re hopeful’: Local organizations support Afghan families after arriving to Rochester

2021-08-16 - News 10 NBC

Rochester 1 of 25 cities welcoming Afghans with Special Immigrant Visas

2021-06-01 - Catholic Courier

Anxiety over resuming pre-pandemic activities is normal

2021-06-01 - 13 WHAM

Changes ahead for local women's treatment community

2020-11-24 - 13 WHAM

Woodcliff Hotel & Spa gave the gift of Thanksgiving

2020-09-17 - RochesterFirst.com

Local leaders announce effort to assist in eviction cases

2020-08-10 - Spectrum News

Immigrants Studying to Become U.S. Citizens at Rochester's Catholic Family Center

2020-07-29 - 13 WHAM

Hundreds of families receive food, school supplies at Wednesday distribution

2020-06-24 - 13 WHAM

Catholic Family Center holds drive-thru job fair

2020-03-03 - Buffalo Business First

Cabrini Foundation awards millions in WNY, $150M across New York

2020-02-13 - Democrat & Chronicle

Adult Mentoring pilot results announced

2020-02-13 - Democrat & Chronicle

Profile of a Bridges to Success participant

2020-01-16 - Democrat & Chronicle

Hands-on youth training in repurposed factory builds job prospects, one nail at a time

2019-07-29

Refugee resettlement programs face possible 'dismantling' if Trump admin restricts numbers even more

2019-06-22 - RochesterFirst.com

Rochester celebrates local refugees

2019-04-16 - Democrat & Chronicle

Mayor on Trump's tweets: Rochester will welcome asylum seekers. But there's a problem.

2019-04-09 - Democrat & Chronicle

Restaurant openings: More chances for culinary tourism in Rochester in 2019

2019-04-03 - Rochester City Newspaper

An ounce of intervention

2019-02-22 - Rochester Business Journal

USCIS grant to help immigrants seeking citizenship (access required)

2019-02-08 - RochesterFirst.com

Straw a draw for Breakfast with Friends

2019-02-05 - Fox Rochester

Darryl Strawberry to deliver keynote address at upcoming 'Breakfast with Friends'

2019-01-16 - Rochester Business Journal

Adoption requires expert legal advice to navigate hurdles

2018-04-01 - The Good News Newsletter

Finding Safe & Stable Housing for Families

2018-03-09 - Rochester Business Journal

Rochester helps refugees end extreme hardships

2018-02-27 - RochesterFirst.com

Spotlight on Developmental Disabilities

2018-02-06 - 13 WHAM

Someone You Should Know: Mino Mohamaddi

2018-02-02 - Rochester Business Journal

Renovated Sanctuary House enhances a valuable service

2017-12-08 - Rochester Business Journal

RBJ Cover Story - Helping others for a century

2017-08-29 - WXXI

Catholic Family Center opens a new outpatient integrated care facility

2017-08-29 - News 10 NBC

Restart Care Facility equipped to combat opioid crisis

2017-03-13 - Democrat & Chronicle

Guest Essay: Trump's executive order rooted in fear, misunderstanding

2017-01-20 - Democrat & Chronicle

Local human agencies commit to better client service

2016-12-05 - Democrat & Chronicle

Anti-poverty mentoring program to start in January

2016-11-07 - RochesterFirst.com

$400,000 to Help Low-Income New Yorkers in Rochester and the Bronx

2016-09-09 - Democrat & Chronicle

CCFCS News

Katy Eberts to Headline Blue & White Luncheon – Tickets on Sale Now

CCFCS Cuts the Ribbon on Alexander House

CCFCS to close some refugee resettlement programs due to unprecedented changes in U.S. immigration policy

CCFCS to assist residents of new Marketplace Senior Apartments in Henrietta

TOM GOLISANO DONATES $5 MILLION TO CCFCS

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CCFCS Celebrates World Refugee Day

CCUSA mourns the passing of Pope Francis

Shandrell Dawson R.N. named Health Care Hero

CCFCS Reaffirms its Commitment to Ukrainian Refugees

Our Response to Federal Funding Freeze for Refugee Resettlement Services

Our Commitment to Refugees

CCFCS Christmas Shop

Empty Bowls 2024 Rochester NY

CCFCS hosts YouthBuild Graduation

Peter Bauman joins CCFCS Leadership Team

Rochester celebrates World Refugee Day

CCFCS President and CEO named to 2024 RBJ Circle of Excellence

Evening with Friends Fundraiser

Spring Cleaning Drive for Families in Need

CCFCS Secures Grant to Boost Refugee Jobs

CCFCS Nurse Named Health Care Hero

CCFCS and Ukraine War

CCFCS Launches Addition to See Their Stories

YouthBuild Open House

Celebrate World Refugee Day with us

Foster Care Parents Needed for Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Teens

Two CCFCS Employees Named RBJ 2023 Health Care Heroes

On the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

CCFCS Statement in Support of the Afghan Adjustment Act

CCFCS Raises Base Wage for Frontline Residential Staff

Hannick Hall Re-Opening Celebration

Evening with Friends

FCS welcomes clients from Easterseals clinics

New Year, new Agency

The New Joseph Avenue Apartments

Share the Joy this Holiday Season

Kinship Care Month Celebration

Jones House Reopening Celebration

CCCS and CFC merge

Barrington House / Ground-Breaking Celebration

Visiting at residential houses

CFC Receives Award from from Excellus

CFC Receives Critical PPE Donation From Bank of America

Woodcliff Hotel & Spa Gave the Gift of Thanksgiving

Adopt-a-Family this Holiday Season

17th Annual Empty Bowls Rochester

Liberty Manor, Hannick Hall and Freedom House ALL Designated as a Blue Distinction Centers

Social Isolation Is Impacting Mental Health

World Refugee Day Virtual Run/Walk

Adult Mentoring Pilot Program Results

Hands-on youth training in repurposed factory builds job prospects, one nail at a time

High School Students Helping to Fight Hunger in Our Community

Famed Irish Tenor headlines CCCS Events

16th Annual Empty Bowls Rochester

CFC Conducts First Telehealth Counseling Session

Catholic Family Center issues its 2018 Annual Report

Refugees are Vital to Economic Growth in Upstate Cities that Need it Most

Celebrate World Refugee Day with us on Saturday, June 22

Legislative Leaders Stand With Refugee Resettlement Agencies

Catholic Family Center Awarded Grant to Expand Naturalization and Citizenship Services

Sundance Marketing & CFC selected as an international Davey award winner

CFC Open House for YouthBuild at our new location

Adopt-a-Family this Holiday Season

CFC receives funding to support services for immigrants and refugees

Kathy Purcell donates $100,000 to Catholic Family Center

ROC Feed the Children is happening, rain or shine!

CFC Supports our Immigrants and Refugees

CFC Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

Free legal assistance with US Citizenship

PSA: Immigration & Naturalization

CFC's Shelter's Re-open

Project Homeless Count

CFC Launches “See Their Stories”

MCDC Sponsors NY Holiday Celebration and Toy Drive

CFC is now accepting referrals to five HCBS programs

New York’s Safety Net for 100 Years

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"It's heartbreaking": Catholic Charities VP says they can no longer resettle refugees in Rochester