Contact Information:
- Contact:
Ally Ewing
- Address:
87 N Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
- Phone:
(585) 546-7220 x7022
- Email:
- Wishlist:
How You Can Help
Donate You have the power to give people hope
We celebrate how so many have given to CFC during this time of crisis. Thank You! Your generosity has enabled our staff to continue their work, and our agency to find new ways to serve effectively during this time of crisis.
We know that with your generosity, we will be able to continue to support those individuals and families facing increased depression, substance use, and thoughts of suicide, especially during this time.
Our mission at CFC is to offer hope to those most vulnerable, regardless of their religion. Your donation helps us provide opportunities to those who need it most. Thank you for helping us keep the spirit of hope alive through your contribution, in any amount.
Together we make a difference and help them rewrite their stories. And, we are so grateful for your support.
You may make your online gift securely using the form below. If you prefer to mail us a check, kindly send it to: Catholic Family Center, Fund Development, 87 N. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. Your support of CFC will bring hope to those who need it the most!
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Financial Transparency
CFC is committed to providing financial transparency and is a member of the Guide Star program.
Adopt a Family You have the power to give families hope
You and hundreds of generous donors like you adopted over 300 families representing over 1,400 individuals this Season, plus another 500+ families and individuals through your Holiday Meal and Single Gifts of Joy gifts for our clients.
See some of the happy gift-delivery smiling faces here.
Heartfelt thanks from our staff and families
For the people we serve at Catholic Family Center, and their loved ones, your presents were more than just toys, gifts cards and clothing. You also gifted them with the sure knowledge that during one of the toughest times in their lives, someone kind and generous, a total stranger, was thinking of them and wishing them well. Thank you for making it a very special season for all.
Our staff wanted to share some of the heart-warming stories they experienced with their clients:
“When she (the client) saw the cards from the kids of the family who had adopted them, she started to, as our one of our front office staff said, “Boohoo Crying” because she was so touched by that extra little thought. Our staff was very moved by the client’s genuine gratefulness and emotion.”
“Each and every client who lives in the community was so grateful for the gift cards they received, and expressed joy and relief that they would have extra funds to pay for their holiday meals.”
“One of our clients lives in a group home that was under quarantine so he could not go out to shop for his favorite treats. We were able to use the gift card to buy him the chips, cookies, and soda he had been missing so much. We could not hand the bag to him due to quarantine, but he was able to watch the delivery through the window – he was smiling, clapping, and waving the whole time! He called us the very next day to express his gratitude, pleasure, and some advice: He suggested we buy 2 liters of soda to avoid paying too many deposits for the cans!
“I was able to see a mother pick up the gifts for her family, and she was so excited when she showed her husband an adorable Elsa dress from Frozen. Mom was so excited, saying her daughter had wanted one for dress up. It was amazing to see how the mother’s face lit up when she saw the gifts a stranger purchased for her family.”
“Dropping off presents for one of my families was a bright spot in a dark season. The family was struggling with not having a permanent home and there was nothing I could really do about it. The Christmas season was feeling pretty grim. But watching all those happy kids unload the presents from my car (and then immediately tear them open!) helped us all find a brief light through the darkness.”
“During such a difficult year, to be able to bring smiles and joy to clients is so remarkable. Thank you to all for the reminder that a simple act of kindness can go a long way.”
Thank you for joining us, and seeing the world through the eyes of a child. With hope, anything is possible. Thank you, stay safe, and be well!
Donate Items Our year-round wish list
Looking to donate an item to help our clients?
Because our storage space is limited, we try to keep our donations of physical items limited to those most needed at a particular time. We are utilizing our Amazon Registry to provide you with an up-to-date listing of donations our program teams and clients would find most helpful right now. Visit our registry to see the complete list and have items shipped directly to us. Our delivery address will automatically populate when you go to check-out!”
Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program
Each year, generous individuals and families help our clients to have a brighter holiday by providing gifts. During 2020, generous donors like you gave special holiday magic and love to over 300 families, representing over 1,400 individuals this Season through Adopt-A-Family, plus another 500+ families and individuals through the Holiday Meal and Single Gifts of Joy programs!
Information and wish lists from available families are available in early November and posted on our website and through our Facebook page.
Our Seasonal Needs
Thank you for considering the needs of our clients!
In addition to our Amazon Wish List, you may have new or gently used treasures you would like to give to someone who needs us. Because our storage space is limited, our ability to accept donated items is based on our seasonal needs. Please see some of these, below!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept furniture or used electronics. Please contact Saint’s Place if you would like your furniture to help furnish the homes of the refugee families we resettle in Rochester.
All Year Round
- New socks, underwear, boxers and bloomers of all sizes for men, women, and children
- Puzzles and board games for adults in our shelters and addiction recovery programs
- Diapers all sizes birth through toddler and adult
- New pillows, gently used blankets
- Feminine hygiene products
- Gift cards for seniors
Winter
- Holiday gifts, toys, blankets, new PJs, clothing, gift cards, etc.
- New or gently used winter coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, boots
- Personal care items, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes, toothpaste and deodorant (no mouthwash please)
Spring
- Personal care items, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes, toothpaste and deodorant (no mouthwash please)
- Cereal, peanut butter and jelly for the food pantry
Summer
- New or gently used backpacks and book bags
- School supplies, pens, pencils, notebooks, scissors, glue, crayons, etc.
- Kid friendly food for the food pantry
- Personal care items, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes, toothpaste and deodorant (no mouthwash please)
Autumn
- Personal care items, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes, toothpaste and deodorant (no mouthwash please)
- New or gently used winter coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, boots
- New pillows, gently used blankets
- Thanksgiving Day meal baskets with non-perishables and a gift card to purchase the perishables
Passion for giving others the tools?
Did you know CFC is Rochester's YouthBuild affiliate, providing the tools for self-sufficiency to at-risk youth?
Learn more about Catholic Family Center’s new YouthBuild program and how you can help.
Leadership Giving & Naming Opportunities You can sponsor and honor this sacred work
Contact Information:
- Contact:
Tracy Kroft
- Address:
87 N Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
- Phone:
(585) 339-9800 x 305
- Email:
Sustaining Saints
Sustaining Saints of CFC was created as a way to honor Catholic Family Center’s life-saving work in the Rochester area as we embark on our next 100 years of service to our community. Sustaining Saints will honor our most loyal donors and provide a steady stream of support to our life-saving programs. Sustaining Saints commit to a three year gift of $1,000 or more per year.
Sustaining Saints pledge payments can be made monthly or annually. There are a variety of membership levels and benefits.
Catholic Family Center is grateful to recognize our Sustaining Saints:
- Father Michael Bausch
- Marlene and Eric Bessette
- Roger and Mary Jo Brandt
- Don and Stephanie Campanelli
- Joe and Juliet Carello
- William and Musette Castle
- Douglas and Susan Connolly
- Kathy and Kenny Grant
- Paul and Patricia Groschadl
- Louis and Donna Howard
- Alasdair and Shannon MacKinnon
- Ann and Patrick McCormick
- Marty and Maureen Palumbos
- Chip and Sally Partner
- Jess and Tom Regan
- Laurie and Tony Sagona
- Stephanie and Paul Schaeffer
- George and Paula Siviy
- Debbie and Ed Stendardi
- Virginia Tyler Smith and Brad Smith
- Miguel and Josephine Velazquez
Please contact Tracy Kroft at (585) 339-9800 x 305 or email: tkroft@cfcrochester.org for more information or to become a Sustaining Saint.
Naming Opportunities
Naming opportunities are a permanent way to show your support of the mission of Catholic Family Center and to provide hope to the people we serve. All funds raised through naming opportunities support our annual fund campaign, allowing CFC to direct the gift to the area with the greatest need.
Catholic Family Center provides services to tens of thousands of our neighbors, relatives and friends in more than a dozen locations throughout our community. Opportunities to name rooms or areas are currently available at the following locations:
- 87 North Clinton Avenue, Rochester – home of our mental health and refugee services
- Barrington House, Rochester – a community residence for women and children
- Restart Substance Use Outpatient Clinic
- Hannick Hall, Newark – a community residence for women and children
- Jones House, Rochester – a community residence for men
- Liberty Manor, Rochester – a residence for women and children
- Sanctuary House, Rochester – a residence for women and children
For a complete list of naming opportunities at each of our locations or to arrange for a personal tour, please contact Tracy Kroft at (585) 339-9800 x 305 or email: tkroft@cfcrochester.org
Planned Giving Leave a Lasting Legacy of Hope
Contact Information:
- Contact:
Tracy Kroft
- Address:
87 N Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
- Phone:
(585) 339-9800 x 305
- Email:
By including Catholic Family Center in your estate plans, regardless of your income level or age, you can make a difference in our community for generations to come.
What are the most common types of planned gifts?
- Bequests: One of the easiest ways to remember Catholic Family Center in your will is through a bequest. You may choose a portion of your estate, as a percentage or dollar amount, or gift the balance from your estate after other bequests have been made
- Life Insurance: You can name Catholic Family Center as a primary life insurance beneficiary or as a contingent beneficiary should your other beneficiaries not survive you. After your lifetime, the benefits from your policy pass to CFC, free of federal estate tax. To make this gift, simply contact your insurance carrier and request a beneficiary form.
- Retirement Plan Assets: Typically, retirement plan balances are subject to both income and estate taxes. As a nonprofit organization, CFC will not pay income tax on the distribution nor will the gift be subject to estate tax. You may use your IRA, 401(k), 403(b) and other retirement plan to name Catholic Family Center as your survivor beneficiary, removing some highly taxed assets from your estate and allowing lesser-taxed assets to remain with your beneficiaries.
What are the benefits?
Along with helping to ensure the future work of Catholic Family Center, planned giving can offer many potential benefits including:
- Passing on your assets to loved ones with reduced estate taxes
- Reducing or eliminating income taxes including capital gains, generation skipping, gift, inheritance and transfer taxes
- Be a part of a special group of donors at CFC who are recognized for their generosity and foresight. Please let us know if you have provided for CFC through a planned gift and you will have the option to be included on our recognition wall and to be invited to upcoming events
Learn more about planned giving options by talking to your financial advisor. For more information about designating a gift to Catholic Family Center, please contact: Tracy Kroft at (585) 339-9800 x 305 or email: tkroft@cfcrochester.org
Vehicle Donations & Other Opportunities How you can bring your smile to our mission!
Contact Information:
- Contact:
Sally Partner
- Address:
87 N Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
- Phone:
(585) 546-7220 x7101
- Email:
Donate a Car
Have an old car, boat, motor home, motorcycle, etc. taking up space in your driveway? Donate it to CFC! Making a donation is EASY! It’s as easy as filling out an online donation form or picking up the phone. If you have any questions, just call toll-free (844) 380-GIVE or (844) 380-4483 seven days a week.
Amazon Smile
Your personal Amazon purchases can also help support Catholic Family Center. Shop at smile.amazon.com and select Catholic Family Center as your charitable organization. From that point forward, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to CFC with no additional cost to you. Bring your smile to our mission!
ROC the Day
Each year, the United Way of Rochester holds a one-day online fundraising event to benefit thousands of area non-profits. Catholic Family Center is proud to participate! ROC the Day is held in late November of each year on “Giving Tuesday”. When you ROC the Day, please consider a gift to Catholic Family Center: www.roctheday.org/catholicfamilycenter
Third Party Events
Would you like to host an event in your home or business and donate the proceeds or a percentage of the proceeds to Catholic Family Center? We have been the lucky recipient of funds from many great events including gift gathering parties, jewelry and apparel sales, blues concerts, and more. If you have an idea, please contact Sally Partner at (585) 546-7220 x7101 or email: spartner@cfcrochester.org to discuss your opportunity and learn more about our guidelines and how we can support you.
Who is CFC
A quick overview of Catholic Family Center
89%
Of Every Dollar
given goes directly to programs
100%
Board Participation
6,000
Volunteer Hours
= $170,000 of services
4,500+
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