Who We Are
       
      Mission Statement

 

 

 

   


Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse is dedicated to enacting Christ's teachings by responding to people and their needs, through service, advocacy, convening and empowerment.

April, 1995

Code of Ethics

  • Support dignity of human life
  • Preference for those suffering
    • Neediest and most vulnerable
  • Support right of all to set and pursue their life goals
  • Seek to peaceably change oppressive laws
  • Respect privacy and confidentiality
  • Strive for quality and excellence
  • Support pluralism

Our History

1970 Greater Norwich Family and Youth Counseling Service

1978 Full Time Office Established Under Catholic Charities of Utica

1979 Under Broome County Catholic Charities

1982 First Executive Director Hired

1983 Domestic Violence Program

1986 Crime Victims Program - Rape Crisis Services

1987 Full Time Counselor Added To Counseling Program

1988 Chenango County Catholic Charities Established As Area Office

1988 Community Residence Program For Adults "Chenango House" - Norwich

1989 Intensive/Supportive Apartment Program

1990 Supported Housing

1992 Adolescent Group Home in Sherburne - "Crossbridge"

1992 Domestic Violence Safe Dwelling - "Nan's Place"

1993 New Office Building Constructed at 3 O'Hara Drive, Norwich

1997 Roots & Wings Program started at 19 Prospect Street, Norwich

1999 Warehouse at 34-36 Berry Street, Norwich, acquired

2000 Warehouse at 34-36 Berry Street, renovated (Phase 1)

2001 Trillium Place, Children & Youth Community Residence

2001 Roots & Wings Self-Help Center

2002 Trillium Place Community Residence

2003 The Children's Center

2004  Main Office Building Expansion Completed