Catholic Charities is suspending services at Nichols office: How long it will be closed

Neal Simon, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin

With plans to move to a new office on West River Road in Nichols next month, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga will suspend all outreach services from May 20 to June 7 at the old office on Roki Boulevard, according to the non-profit.

The closure includes the food pantry, clothing, diaper and personal care item availability, emergency financial services and the community kitchen, CCTT said.

Anyone who needs assistance during the May 20-June 7 period should make alternate arrangements or visit other available food pantry sites.

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga opens a new office in Nichols at 932 West River Road on June 11. As they make the move, the TTCC office in Nichols will suspend all services, including the food pantry, from May 20-June 7.
Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga opens a new office in Nichols at 932 West River Road on June 11. As they make the move, the TTCC office in Nichols will suspend all services, including the food pantry, from May 20-June 7.

“We want to let our clients and neighbors know that this is just a temporary suspension of our necessary services,” said Renee Spear, CCTT executive director. “We are looking forward to welcoming the public in our new space and continuing to work in solidarity with our community to support all people in need.”

New Catholics Charities office opens June 11 in Nichols

Services will resume at 9 a.m. on June 11 at CCTT's new Nichols office, 932 W. River Road.

Spear noted plans are being put together for a grand opening celebration at the new West River Road location at a future time.

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga Catholic will open a new office in Nichols at 932 W. River Road on June 11.
Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga Catholic will open a new office in Nichols at 932 W. River Road on June 11.

Open hours at the new office will be 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.

For the past dozen years, CCTT has leased a portion of a building at 139 Roki Blvd. in Nichols, where they have provided services and assistance to individuals and families throughout Tioga County as well as surrounding areas.

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CCTT partners with local human service agencies, community coalitions, local faith communities and interfaith groups, addressing gaps in service in with a collaborative approach.

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This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Catholic Charities announces Nichols office move, temporary closure

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