Catholic Charities Drive under way

Grand Island Dispatch, March 24, 2006

Arry Green from the Monsignor Carr Institute spoke at all the Masses at St. Stephens Church last weekend about the upcoming Catholic Charities Drive.

Green said that last year, Catholic Charities assisted more than 183,000 people of all denominations in the eight counties of Western New York, which is about one in nine people in this area. She pointed out that Catholic Charities is equipped to provide many different kinds of aid to the needy, from before birth to after death.

Green thanked the people of Grand Island for their past generous support. Last year, Grand Islanders gave almost $172,000 to Catholic Charities.

The theme for this year’s drive is “One for all,” the diocesan goal is $10,900,000 and the drive runs from April 2 to 9. Contributions may be made at weekend Masses or by contacting the rectory at 773 7647.