Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston Agency Names New Executive Director
Wendy Dresser-Recktenwald will lead a two-county organization that serves more than 30,000 people annually.
ROCHESTER, New York (September 18, 2024) – Wendy Dresser-Rectenwald has been appointed Executive Director of Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston, an agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester serving communities throughout Steuben and Livingston counties. She will begin in this position September 23, 2024.
Read the full announcement here.
Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston Fostering Hope & Healing in the Community
-Hornell Sun, July 31, 2023
Nestled in the heart of Hornell, New York, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston has become a shining beacon of support and compassion for the residents of Steuben County. Located at 12 Allen Street, Hornell, this organization has been transforming lives and offering assistance to those in need.
At this remarkable organization is Business Relations Specialist, Steve Olix, who has devoted ten years of his life to serving the community. Alongside him is Sally Reasue, a recent addition to the team, who has already made a profound impact on the lives of those they serve during her two-month tenure at Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston.
The impact of Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston on the local community is immense, with approximately 400 families in Hornell and 1000 families in Steuben County receiving vital assistance from the organization. Read more
Catholic Charities Dedicates Hammondsport Children’s Facility
-Catholic Courier, June 29, 2023
On May 17, at 48 Main St. in Hammondsport, Catholic Charities of Steuben/Livingston staff, along with community members and families, gathered to cut the ribbon for a new building for Laker Kids.
Laker Kids is an after-school child-care program open to students in prekindergarten through sixth grade.
Along with the ribbon-cutting, Catholic Charities honored James Keena with a special award for his donation of the new space and efforts to remodel the building for child-care regulations. Read more
Volunteers and Catholic Charities Come Together to Provide Woman With a New Home, Livingston County
Many area businesses, groups and individuals donated materials and many hours of labor to help a homeless woman get a new home in Livingston County! Smith Lumber and Hardware Center, Messner Flooring, Aman Roofing, B&L Wholesale Supply – Rochester, South Seneca Vinyl, LLC, Monroe Piping & Sheet Metal LLC, Reclaimed Home Remodeling, Inc., Sts. Mary & Matthew Faith Community and Men’s group, Mike Bernard, Mike Shumway and Regan and Garrett Didas. We couldn’t have done this without each and every one of you ❤️
