Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties

Name

Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties

Website

https://catholiccharitiesom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties is a 1925-founded regional nonprofit social services agency serving Oneida and Madison Counties in upstate New York. It delivers counseling, OASAS-certified halfway houses, supported housing, food and pet pantries, case management, youth programs, and summer camp to 6,591 unduplicated individuals annually regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services / Community Human Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious Organizations (8131), Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Social services nonprofit
• Mental health counseling
• Food assistance programs
• Supported housing services
• Substance abuse recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Utica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts financial contributions from individuals via online donation (credit card or PayPal), mail-in applications, and phone donations. Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Government Grants and Program Funding: Funded by Oneida County Dept. of Mental Health, Oneida County Office of Mental Health, OASAS, NYS HPNAP, Medicaid, and the Care and Share (National Grid) financial assistance program.
3. Service Fees and Insurance Reimbursement: Counseling services are supported by insurance carriers, United Way, Hope Appeal, and direct service fees.
4. Material Donations: Accepts non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, diapers, pet supplies, and clothing donations from the community.
5. Estate Planning and Planned Giving: Individuals can include Catholic Charities in their estate planning as a charitable giving vehicle.
6. Fundraising Events: Organizes events such as the Compassion Wins Raffle, HalloWine, and Tails & Ales to raise funds and community awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties provides a comprehensive suite of community social services delivered free or at low cost to residents of Oneida and Madison Counties in New York. Core offerings include counseling services, OASAS-certified halfway houses, residential and supported housing for individuals with mental illness, food pantry and pet pantry, Food Sense monthly food buying co-op, emergency community assistance, supportive case management, social recreation, transportation, youth CYO Basketball, and Camp Nazareth summer camp.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Oneida & Madison Counties operates as a comprehensive social services organization offering multiple interconnected programs. The portfolio includes mental health counseling services, substance abuse treatment through OASAS-certified Men's & Women's Halfway Houses, and residential services including a 48-bed apartment program for individuals with mental illness. Food security is addressed via Food Pantry and Pet Pantry (Rome), and Food Sense monthly food buying co-op. Additional services include Community Assistance (emergency vouchers, hygiene items, utility help), Supportive Case Management (Health Homes Care Management), Transportation Services, Social Recreation, CYO Basketball youth league, and Camp Nazareth summer camp. The organization also operates online donation and volunteer programs. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay to anyone regardless of religion, race, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Nazareth: Children's Summer Residential Camp located on 200+ acres of forest and lakefront in the Adirondacks, operational since 1953.
• CYO Basketball
• Pet Pantry
• Food Sense

Products and services

• Counseling Services Professional counseling services providing confidential support for individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, stress, anger management, parenting, grief, depression, substance abuse, and relationship issues. Funded by insurance carriers, United Way, Hope Appeal, and direct service fees.
• Men's & Women's Halfway Houses NYS OASAS 820 certified 16-bed community residences providing transitional living for men and women returning from inpatient substance treatment facilities. Each program focuses on restoring health, independence, and productive lifestyles through a mutual help treatment model.
• Residential Services & Supported Housing Housing assistance and residential programs for individuals with diagnosed mental illness including rental stipends, Section 8 application support, landlord mediation, and a 48-bed apartment program for independent living in Utica/Rome.
• Community Residence Programs NYS certified community residence programs for individuals recovering from mental illness and substance abuse, including co-occurring disorders, with 24/7 staff support and supervision.
• Pathways to Independent Living - Apartment Program 48-bed apartment program in Utica/Rome for individuals with mental illness providing support, monitoring, and advocacy to develop independent living skills.
• Food Pantry Food assistance program providing canned, boxed, or frozen foods to households in need within the Rome service area. Operates Tuesday through Friday with morning and afternoon sessions.
• Pet Pantry Pet food and supply assistance accepting donations of unopened dog food, cat food, and cat litter to support families with pets.
• Food Sense Monthly food buying co-op program providing 12-15 staple grocery items at discounted prices ($20.50 per package). Hosted through Food Bank of Central New York with no qualifications or subscription required.
• Community Assistance Program Emergency assistance including food vouchers, personal hygiene items, utility assistance, and referrals to other providers. Services available throughout Oneida and Madison Counties regardless of ability to pay.
• Supportive Case Management Health Homes Care Management provided in collaboration with Neighborhood Center and Center for Family Life and Recovery, serving seriously and persistently mentally ill individuals in Oneida County with advocacy and benefit assistance. Funded by Medicaid.
• Social Recreation Socialization and recreational opportunities for adults with mental illness including day trips, sporting events, restaurants, concerts, and senior citizen events. Funded by Oneida County Department of Mental Health.
• Transportation Services Transportation facilitation to programming for individuals with mental illness meeting criteria set by OCDMH, funded by Oneida County Dept. of Mental Health.
• CYO Basketball Youth basketball league for junior and senior high school students in the Mohawk Valley promoting positive culture, safety, and respect among players, coaches, fans, and officials.
• Camp Nazareth Children's summer residential camp on 200+ acres of forest and lakefront in the Adirondacks for boys and girls ages 8-16, offering traditional camping activities and developing long-lasting friendships. Operational since 1953.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 6,591 unduplicated individuals in the past year (as of 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AmeriCU Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2022AmeriCU Credit Union served as Gold Sponsor for the Tails & Ales event held June 5, 2022 at Copper City Brewing in Rome, NY, which raised over $4,500 for the Rome Food Pantry and Pet Pantry launch.
• Bradley and Bradley Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2022Bradley and Bradley Real Estate served as a Silver Sponsor for the Tails & Ales event.
• ProArchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2022ProArch served as a Silver Sponsor for the Tails & Ales event.
• St. Pauly TextileminorOthers · 1 January 2022St. Pauly Textile operates clothing donation bins diverting textiles from landfills. In 2022, approximately 41,326 pounds of clothing were donated, enough to clothe an estimated 7,613 people, with contributions of over $1,600 going directly to Catholic Charities and Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Bin located at Notre Dame Elementary School in Utica.
• NBT BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNBT Bank is the Presenting Raffle Sponsor for the Compassion Wins Raffle event, which is Catholic Charities' annual fundraising raffle.
• Food Bank of Central New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities is a host site for the Food Bank of Central New York's Food $en$e program. Food $en$e is a monthly food buying co-op providing 12-15 staple grocery items at discounted prices ($20.50/package) to community members.
• Neighborhood CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Health Homes Care Management, providing care management services to the seriously and persistently mentally ill in Oneida County alongside Catholic Charities.
• Center for Family Life and RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Health Homes Care Management, providing care management services to the seriously and persistently mentally ill in Oneida County alongside Catholic Charities.
• Mastrovito Hyundai & Mastrovito ChevroletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMastrovito Hyundai & Mastrovito Chevrolet is listed as an Agency Sponsor for Catholic Charities, acknowledging their support.
• Oneida County Office of Mental HealthcoreOthersPrimary funding source for Transportation Services, Social Recreation, and Health Homes Care Management programs.
• OASAS (NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports)coreOthersOASAS certifies and funds the Men's and Women's Halfway Houses as 820 Residential Reintegration Facilities. OASAS-certified 16-bed community residences provide substance abuse treatment and transitional living.
• MedicaidcoreOthersFunding source for Health Homes Care Management services in collaboration with Neighborhood Center and Center for Family Life and Recovery.
• United WaycoreOthersFunding source supporting counseling services at Catholic Charities.
• Hope AppealcoreOthersFunding source supporting counseling services at Catholic Charities.
• Rice BowlminorOthersRice Bowl is a funding source for the Rome Food Pantry program.
• NYS HPNAP (Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program)minorOthersHPNAP funds support the Rome Food Pantry program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army: National faith-based nonprofit delivering comparable multi-service offerings including food assistance, housing, recovery programs, and emergency relief. Much larger scale and geographic reach; overlaps significantly in service model and target populations.
• United Way of the Mohawk Valley: Regional United Way affiliate funding counseling and social services across the same Oneida/Madison County footprint. Comparable fundraising-and-grantmaking role in the local social services ecosystem.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization representing the network of Catholic Charities agencies including this one. Provides shared advocacy, brand, and national disaster response infrastructure that benefits local affiliates.

Direct peers

• Food Bank of Central New York: Regional food distribution partner that hosts the Food $en$e program Catholic Charities delivers. Directly comparable in food security mission and serves overlapping client populations in Central New York.
• Hope House (Utica): Local Utica-area organization providing emergency shelter, housing, and recovery services — overlapping meaningfully with Catholic Charities' residential, halfway house, and emergency assistance programs.
• ACMH (Association for Community Living) – Madison County: Madison County-based nonprofit serving individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities through housing, case management, and rehabilitation — directly overlapping with Catholic Charities' residential and supported housing programs.
• Center for Family Life and Recovery: Local Oneida County organization collaborating with Catholic Charities on Health Homes Care Management for seriously mentally ill individuals. Directly comparable in mental health and recovery service delivery.
• Neighborhood Center (Utica): Utica-based community organization partnering with Catholic Charities on Health Homes Care Management. Serves overlapping vulnerable populations with comparable case management and social support services.
• Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse: The parent diocesan system under which this entity operates, delivering a similar suite of faith-based social services across the broader Central New York region. Directly comparable model, mission, and funding architecture.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Herkimer, Oneida & Madison Counties: Regional housing-focused nonprofit operating in adjacent counties. Comparable nonprofit structure serving vulnerable populations with related housing and community development mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/catholiccharitiesoneidamadison
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utica-catholic-charities

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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