February 19, 2004

Toward a Cautious Optimism

By Ian Wilhelm

Slow economic recovery keeps charities' hopes in check

The Rev. Joseph J. Sicari, diocesan director of Catholic Charities of Buffalo, sees a brighter future for his group's finances. "We're confident we'll reach our fund-raising goal," he says. "It seems like the economy is turning around."

But despite the rising economic tide, Father Sicari's group expects this year to bring in just 1 percent more than 2003's revenue, or $10.5-million -- an amount equal to the group's

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