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June 30, 2023
Elmira Pioneers and Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Night

Domestic violence affects every community in the United States across age, gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds. In Chemung and Schuyler Counties, Catholic Charities’ First Step Victim Services Program assists innocent victims of crime, with a strong focus on victims of...

June 2, 2023
June is National Homeownership Month

Having a team in your corner makes homebuying less complicated – from repairing your credit, securing a mortgage, shopping for a house, the closing paperwork, and your first years as a new homeowner. To date, we have helped 484 families...

June 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Marilyn Terkoski

[caption id="attachment_11146" align="alignright" width="273"] Memorial Marilyn Terkoski May 2023[/caption] Marilyn was the first Housing Counselor hired by Catholic Charities (1995) to staff the new and exciting First Time Homebuyer Program, a collaboration between Catholic Charities and the City of Elmira....

May 8, 2023
Catholic Campaign for Human Development 2023 Small Grants Available

Groups working to address the root 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...

April 28, 2023
Catholic Charities’ Annual Board Meeting Elects New Members

“We are honored to have new members joining our board this year and for the continued support of current and renewing members,” said Jim Siconolfi, Board Chair. Elected for their First Term: Brian Baker, Director of Spiritual Care, Arnot Health;...