July 2026
We’re so glad to be providing you updates on all the wonderful things happening at St. Catherine’s Center for Children – all of which are made possible through “Friends of St. Catherine’s” – like you! Thank you for your support. We hope you enjoy our newsletter!
Congratulations to our graduating class at St. Catherine’s R & E May School! In addition to learning in the classroom, students learned essential skills for coping with stressful situations, and the importance of building healthy, meaningful relationships. We couldn’t be prouder of the progress our students have made and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!
Major Sponsor - $3,000
Golf Cart Sponsor - $2,000
Tour Sponsor - $1,500
Course Beverage Sponsor - $1,000
Putting Contest Sponsor - $750
Cannon Shot Sponsor - $500
On behalf of Christopher J. Farrell and Monica Marini, committee co-chairs of the 8th Annual Dr. Arthur J. Wallingford Memorial Golf Tournament, we invite you to participate or sponsor our annual fundraising event. The Wallingford family has been involved with St. Catherine’s for decades and we are delighted to honor Dr. Wallingford. By getting involved in fundraisers like these, you are supporting the critical work St. Catherine’s has performed for 140 years. These programs include homeless and supportive housing services, therapeutic residential programming, a foster care program, the R & E May School, and community-based outreach programs that provide support throughout the Capital Region and beyond.
Without our supporters, this wonderful day of fun, friends, and fundraising would not be possible! To our returning sponsors, thank you for continuing to believe in the mission and vision of St. Catherine’s. To our new sponsors this year, welcome! We are excited to have you on board and we hope your love and passion for St. Catherine’s will grow year after year.
For more information about this event, including sponsorship details, visit www.st-cath.org/golf/ or click the button below!
Sincerely,
Michele Puleo O’Hare Executive Director
SAVE-THE-DATE!
It has never been easier to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and adults in our community who are in need. These individuals suffer from the lasting effects of abuse, neglect, family instability, homelessness, and other traumas.
You can help by attending our fundraiser, “Elvis and Buddy: Rock & Roll Pioneers” happening at The Egg, November 21, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Elvis and Buddy: Rock & Roll Pioneers features Buffalo native Nathan Pittorf as Buddy Holly. Performing the memorable songs that rocketed Holly to fame before his untimely death at the age of 21, Nathan brings a decade of stage experience to his high-energy tribute to Holly.
Dan Fontaine — New England’s premier Elvis tribute artist — will follow with his award-winning tribute to the King, performing some of Elvis’s most popular hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s. With a vocal range that covers three octaves, Dan is recognized as one of the best vocalists in the world of Elvis entertainers. Backed by The Memphis Sun Mafia — gifted musicians who faithfully recreate the King’s extensive catalog of hits — Dan’s show will entertain and delight audiences young and old.
Albany native and special guest Luke Barnhart will open the show with some of the early songs that helped Elvis launch the Rock & Roll revolution.
Buddy Holly once said, “Without Elvis, none of us would have made it.”
Elvis and Buddy will not only entertain you, but will also remind you why these two groundbreaking artists were inaugural members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
All proceeds from this event directly benefit the programs and services provided by the agency, serving 10 regions, 37 counties and 54 school districts across New York state.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Michele at mpuleoohare@st-cath.org. Tickets will be available for purchase later this summer through the box office at www.theegg.org.
A huge thank you to the United Special Sportsman Association (USSA) for inviting children from our Residential Program for an overnight fishing trip!
Children got to meet new people, spend a day out on the water, and ride with the local firefighters to the lake in a parade fashion. It was an all-around wonderful experience and an incredible opportunity for our youth.
We had a great time at the 6th Annual Pioneer Charitable Foundation Mini Golf Tournament to benefit Pioneer Bank’s Foundation!
Throughout the day over $50,000 was raised to support local children in need.
Thank you to Pioneer for having us out!
PERIOD: July - August 3rd M-F, 9am - 3:30pm
We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Broadview for partnering with St. Catherine’s for their “Take Our Kids to Work Day.”
Children spent the day assembling wreaths, filling “summer kits” with sunscreen, cards, and more, and crafting handmade cards with words of encouragement for families at our Marillac Family Shelter.
Thank you so much to all who were involved in making this meaningful project come to life!
Carmen Road Alliance Church hosted a summer party for children at Copson House, a group home in our Residential Program! Everyone had a blast creating their very own tie-dye t-shirts.
We extend a huge thank you to Carmen Road Alliance Church for hosting these events and for continuously creating positive memories for children in our program.
