Summer in the city

Summer in the city

By Deacon Tom Cuskey, editor

The photo above was taken this morning, August 1, on what will be among the hottest days of the summer. Two people found a place to sleep overnight on benches outside our Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. They wake up in God’s shadow, facing another day of homelessness, hunger and emotional need.

You and I can help.

Bring some cool relief to those in need, help them be ready for the chill that follows summer, with a donation to a helping organization in your community.

If you need a place to give, here are the web addresses of the Catholic Charities offices in our diocese. Each has a “Give” or “Donate” button to make it easy to bring a little joy and peace to someone who needs it :

Onondaga County: https://ccoc.us/giving/give-now

Oswego County: https://www.ccoswego.com/

Cortland County: https://www.ccocc.org/

Broome County: https://www.catholiccharitiesbc.org/

Chenango County: https://ccofcc.com/

Oneida/Madison Counties: https://www.catholiccharitiesom.org/

Thank you!