About 50 parish and community volunteers, local clergy and lay leaders, and staff of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, gathered today for a volunteer training workshop and reception to help kick off the 2013 Appeal for Catholic Charities in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

The event was held at Bohn’s Restaurant, 5256 Clinton St., in preparation for the 89th annual campaign, which carries a goal of $10.7 million and officially began Jan. 8.

Members of the Appeal leadership team presented information about the 2013 Appeal, including what has changed, how to run a successful parish effort, and ideas for gaining new, and retaining previous, donors.

Associate of the Month November 2012

Delores Kelley – Cafeteria Aide/Nutritional Services

From the nominating associate –“Delores has excellent customer service skills.  She understands her customer and she extends hospitality graciously.  She shows a personal interest in and concern for her customers.  She always has a positive attitude and her actions/attitudes make others feel valued.

Delores greets you with a warm welcome every time you enter the cafeteria.  She goes out of her way to give you the best service. She knows her customer’s likes and makes sure that it is ready when they arrive.  Delores demonstrates a personal interest and desire to help others; she is always very positive in interactions with others.  Delores is an asset to our organization.