Refugee Services

"We must view migrants not as numbers or problems but as persons,
seeing their faces and listening to their stories
as we try to respond as best we can to their situations.” 
~Pope Francis

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in, 
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me."
 ~Matthew 25:35-36

If you are interested in how your can help with this worldwide humanitarian crisis, we have provided some options below. 
If you are a migrant/refugee in need of help, or if you know someone who is, please contact our office at 585-671-1100.

Refugee and Immigration Volunteer Opportunities

Catholic Family Center has several volunteer opportunities available in their Refugee and Immigration Services Department.  Some, but not all of their needs are listed below.  It is a wonderful way to live out our call to help those most vulnerable, seeking a safe home, a home where they too can flourish.  Please contact Deacon Jim if interested- 585-233-0334 or James.Fien@dor.org

Deliveries to refugee families
Adult ESL (English as a second language) classes via Zoom
Digital Literacy 
Financial Literacy
Tutoring
Women's Health Sharing and Caring Group
Interpreters- anyone who speaks another language is needed! 
and more!!!!

Local Opportunities: