Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes is pleased to announce this year’s Sharing the Light Event will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.  The event will be held in the Vandervort Room located in the Scandling Center on the campus of Hobart and William Smiths Colleges.  The event begins at 5:30 pm.

“Every day, all across the Finger Lakes, people are working to make a significant difference in the lives of others”, said Frank Capozzi, Jr. Executive Director.  This award provides an opportunity for us to take time to recognize their hard work, caring and compassionate spirts,” Capozzi said.

This year’s Sharing the Light recipients are:

Joanna Bilinski

Charles and Nancy Bauder

Ray Ciancaglini

Father Jim Fennessy

Ronald K. Miller

Mitch Ruffalo

 Established in 1995, the Sharing the Light Award is presented annually to individuals from across the Finger Lakes area who dedicate their time and energies toward making the community a better place.  The award incorporates a message from scripture that encourages individuals to share their talents with others.

This event is open to the public; however, tickets must be purchased in advance by June 10, 2025.  Ticket cost is $60.00 per person.  For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact Rhonda Zettlemoyer at 315.789.2235 ext 104 or on our website at catholiccharitiesfl.org.

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes has served Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Yates, and Wayne Counties since 1982. It provides a range of social services and advocacy programs in response to its mission of serving all people in need, especially children and families at risk, and advocating for social justice. The agency is part of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester system of agencies. To learn more about Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes please visit www.catholiccharitiesfl.org