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CCCS and CFC merge to form Catholic Charities Family and Community Services Marlene Bessette to retire as CEO for next phase of community service
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Rochester, NY… The Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester (CCDR) announces the merger of Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) and Catholic Family Center (CFC). The combined agency will be called Catholic Charities Family and Community Services, providing clients with easier access to a wider range of services and enabling staff to offer more comprehensive care and treatment options in a more efficient delivery model. Serving together, the staff will continue over 100 years of service to the most vulnerable individuals and families living in the city of Rochester, as well as throughout all 12 counties of the Diocese.
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