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Rockland Parish Volunteers and Staff Recognized at Hearts of Gold Gala Hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland

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1 year ago

June 26, 2025

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The June 18 Hearts of Gold Gala hosted by Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) was an enormous success attracting over 320 people from across the county to acknowledge the hard work of volunteers and staff from the 14 parishes in Rockland County for their “hearts of gold.” The honorees were nominated by their respective Pastors for their dedication and commitment to their own parish ministry.

“It was our honor to celebrate so many special individuals who give back to others through their Parish communities. This was the third year local Parish priests identified their own Parish members for this recognition and I’m proud to say it is now a tradition that the entire Rockland community looks forward to,” stated Dan Eudene, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland.

CCCSR has been assisting Rocklanders with food insecurity and housing issues for over 25 years, regardless of religions, race or ethnicity. They have an on-site garden and food pantry to help ensure individuals receive the food they need as well as fresh produce to put on the table. The money raised for the gala goes directly to help individuals and families in need across Rockland.

Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland Hearts of Gold Honorees were:

Raymond Botto – St. Augustine, New City
Mary Peden – Sacred Heart, Suffern
Ursula Wooley – St. Francis, West Nyack
Rosaria Leaver – St. Francis, West Nyack
Maria Dowling – St. Margaret, Pearl River
Don Paoli – St. Paul & St. Ann, Congers
Jane Barch – St. Paul & St. Ann, Congers
Anne Swann – St. John Henry Newman, Tappan
Alex Aguilar – St. John Henry Newman, Tappan
Patricia McKenna – St. Catharine of Alexandria Church, Blauvelt
Isidro Cancel – St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s, Haverstraw
St. Anthony’s Social Committee – St. Anthony, Nanuet
Deacon John Kelly – St. Gregory, Garnerville
Robert Mazzocchi – St. Aedan, Pearl River

Community

North Rockland Community Rallies Around Teacher Nicole Faleri

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2 weeks ago

July 14, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The outpouring of love and support for Fieldstone Middle School teacher Mrs. Nicole Faleri has been a powerful display of compassion and unity. Antonio Matias’ extraordinary act of generosity, along with the kindness shown by so many others, reflects the strength of a community that comes together to support its own during life’s most challenging moments.

The overwhelming response serves as a reminder that acts of generosity and collective support can have a lasting impact, demonstrating the spirit of kindness that continues to define the North Rockland community.

Community

Orangeburg Fire Department to Host Community Blood Drive Amid Blood Emergency

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2 weeks ago

July 11, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

As blood supplies remain critically low, the Orangeburg Fire Department is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves and help save lives by participating in an upcoming community blood drive.

The blood drive will be held Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orangeburg Fire House, located at 61 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg.

Hosted in partnership with the New York Blood Center, the event comes as a blood emergency has been declared, highlighting the urgent need for donors to help replenish the region’s blood supply. Blood donations are essential for trauma victims, surgery patients, cancer treatments and others facing medical emergencies.

Appointments are preferred and can be made through the New York Blood Center at NYBC.org, although walk-in donors will be welcomed as space permits.

Eligible donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with a signed parental consent form, meet minimum weight requirements, be feeling healthy and symptom-free, and bring a donor ID card or a photo ID.

Organizers also encourage donors to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of fluids before donating.

Every blood donation has the potential to save lives, making each donor’s contribution an important step in ensuring local hospitals have the blood they need when emergencies arise.