Creating Hope, Transforming Lives
We exist to raise awareness and bring change to the lives of those we serve in Broome County. With your help we can make a difference. Our website furthers our mission by providing ways for you to learn more and get involved. Thanks for visiting. Your support is appreciated!
Our Mission
Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse (Catholic Charities of Broome County) is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice. We strive to empower those called to transform their lives in the spirit of God's love and compassion.
Tonya
Brown
Dianne Cappiello
Carla Morgan
Jeanna
Davis
Kimberly DeSantis-Johns
John
Helstein
Our Impact in 2025
Community Services
53 members of Common Ground were connected to services such as housing, care management, or financial entitlements
97 less visits to the ER by individuals who were connected to an Adult Health Home Care Manager
Food Pantry
71,078 personal care items were distributed from 100 Main Street and Mother Theresa's Cupboard pantries
1,066,170 meals were served at our two pantries to 65,314 individuals representing 22,700 households
3,045 weekend snack bags, each containing five days' worth of nutritious lunches were provided to children during summer break.
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1,080 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to area children thanks to a partnership between the Food Pantry and WBNG
130 bags from Jessica's Corner were distributed to families in need with newborns and infants
Youth & Family
98.9% of families reported learning effective skills to improve their relationships as a result of Functional Family Therapy Services
100% youth avoided out-of-home placement, such as group homes, foster care, juvenile detention, or inpatient hospitalization, as a result of Family Peer Support Services
98% of youth involved in SHINE (Sharing Hope and Inspiring New Energy) showed improvement in attendance and/or academics
Housing Programs
37 youth received stable housing through TTLP (Teen Transitional Living Program) & our Boys Community Residence
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70% of individuals remained free from hospitalization while in our Certified Apartment Program
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319 adults were provided with stable housing in our Supportive Housing Program
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Our IRA (Individualized Residential Alternative) homes held a 100% occupancy
Our Volunteers
160 volunteers dedicated a total of 18,972 hours- that's the equivalent of 9 full time employees!
Through The Good Morning Broome Program, trained volunteers made 5,000 wellness phone calls to isolated and/or homebound seniors