HOPE Day raises $516,124 for Appeal 2025

Annual Appeal continues through June 30; now at 52% of $8.5 million goal

Catholic Charities Press Release 

HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, brought in a record total of $516,124 in support of Appeal 2025 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the “Fund for the Faith.” This total included $111,000 in matching funds from OneBridge Benefits, EnergyMark LLC, Tops Friendly Markets, Uniland Development Co., Catholic Health, Abbey Mecca and Independent Health. HOPE Day 2025 was held March 19.

“Throughout the Appeal, every dollar counts towards providing HOPE to a neighbor in need,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of Catholic Charities. “Whether we’re serving a young family struggling with behavioral issues in Niagara County, an older adult in need of basic emergency assistance in Batavia, or a mom and her child in the Erie County suburbs who visits one of our food pantries, we are able to give HOPE to all, because of the help from all in our community. Your generous support helps Catholic Charities continue to provide these vital programs and services. Thank you for contributing to a record-breaking HOPE Day!”

The annual Appeal helps fund more than 50 programs and services administered by Catholic Charities, along with several ministries through the “Fund for the Faith.” Last year, Catholic Charities assisted more than 147,000 individuals, families and children across all faiths and throughout all eight counties of Western New York.

Appeal 2025, which continues through June 30, has currently raised $4,482,198, or approximately 52% of its $8.5 million goal. To donate to Appeal 2025, visit ccwny.org/donate or call 716-218-1400.

More about Catholic Charities of Buffalo

For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided hope to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds and circumstances. As the most comprehensive human services agency in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. More information can be found by visiting ccwny.org.