Erie County District Office - Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Services provided on a case-by-case basis after assessment. Emergency assistance may include information, advocacy, referrals, emergency food, personal care toiletries, diapers (through Every Bottom Covered), clothing, household items, prescription medications, budgeting assistance, and utility payment assistance (Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund and Care and Share; see separate listings on these programs). Care Managers help families and their children achieve wellness goals by providing support and service navigation with various health and social care systems and other resources. Also provides a care management program centered around helping seniors access benefits, transportation, health care, and social services. Workforce Education program available for clients ages 13 and older. ##Veteran##

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211 Western New York

Physical Address

525 Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Voice

(716) 856-4494

Main Phone

Fax

(716) 842-1277

Fax

Application process

Self-apply by phone, website, or walk-in; some services by appointment. Clients need to bring in the following documentation for everyone in household: current picture ID, proof of address, proof of monthly income, and proof of monthly household expenses (if applying for utility assistance).

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Assessment is conducted by Intake Caseworker to identify emergency need. Clients referred by Erie County Department of Social Services must have a written referral. Service Area: Erie County.

Service area

Erie County, NY

Agency info

Catholic Charities of Buffalo