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James Neiss/staff photographer
Niagara Falls, NY - Representing the Glynn family, Christopher Glynn, right, says a few words about his parents Mary and James Glynn, left, that made a donation of $300,000. for the future "Glynn Family Service Center" at 622 Tronolone place and the site of the former school at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish former school.
Press Release:
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Good afternoon,
Please find attached a media advisory regarding a news conference scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in Niagara Falls. During the news
conference, Catholic Charities of Buffalo will announce the start of construction for the renovation of the former school of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish in Niagara Falls to transform the site into a centrally located services hub. Major funding partners for the $2.4 million project will be introduced, as well as the announcement of a gift that will result in the naming of the center.
If you have any questions regarding the advisory or upcoming news conference, please let me know. As always, we thank you for your consideration!
MEDIA ADVISORY
Catholic Charities of Buffalo to Announce Start of Construction,
Funding Partners for Services Center in Niagara Falls
WHO: • Sister Mary McCarrick, OSF, diocesan director, Catholic Charities;
• Dennis C. Walczyk, chief executive officer, Catholic Charities;
• Tish Brady, chief operating officer, Catholic Charities;
• James V. Glynn, chairman and CEO, Maid of the Mist;
• Christopher M. Glynn, president, Maid of the Mist;
• Paul Dyster, mayor, City of Niagara Falls;
• Seth Piccirillo, director, Niagara Falls Community Development;
• Rev. Duane R. Klizek, pastor, Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Church,
Niagara Falls
WHAT: Catholic Charities of Buffalo will announce the start of construction for the renovation of the former school of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish in Niagara Falls. Major funding partners for the $2.4 million project will be introduced, as well as the announcement of a generous gift that will result in the naming of the center.
WHY: Primarily through the support of several funders, Catholic Charities of Buffalo will transform the school site at 622 Tronolone Place into a centrally located hub for Catholic Charities’ services in Niagara Falls. Plans also call for a new parking lot, and renovating the building to include office and meeting space for both Catholic Charities’ services and other community organizations in the city.
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish former school
622 Tronolone Place
Niagara Falls, NY
