Catholic Charities of Buffalo Revenue and Competitors

Catholic Charities strives to provide quality, effective and efficient services to all who present a need. We serve all - more than 50% of those who specify are non-Catholic. Quality service is our mission and vision. Our range of programs is testament to an innovative and progressive agency, and to the number of partner and funding organizations that value our services, delivered by a professional, caring and compassionate staff. We offer a network of programs:Emergency assistance, food pantriesCounseling for families and individualsEducation and career programsFoster care and adoptionMarriage counselingSubstance abuse treatment & youth preventionTherapeutic supervised visitationChild and senior day care centersIntensive, family-focused therapy for adolescentsServices for seniorsImmigration and refugee assistanceRespite for caregiversMental health and behavioral health services for children and adultsEach year, we assist more than 160,000 people of all ages, races and religions, or nearly 10 percent of WNY residents. Providing the most comprehensive human services reaching the eight counties of Western New York, our programs are effective. Just a few examples:The Tomorrow's Youth Today program, assisting with GED and employment, exceeded its contracted 2007 outcome of students placed in employment by 30 percent. The Housing and Supportive Services Program assisted 2,833 seniors with housing and related issues in 2007. Of the families involved in the Kinship Caregiver Program in 2007, a total of 90 percent reported that their family situations had improved for the better. We are efficient.For every $1 donated, Catholic Charities is able to leverage $4 from other funding sources. Catholic Charities is an excellent example of efficient stewardship. Catholic Charities of Buffalo strives to empower individuals, children and families to achieve and maintain meaningful, healthy and productive lives within their communities. We advocate for those in need - particularly those who are poor and most vulnerable.