Catholic Charities of Buffalo is hosting its third Hops for HOPE, a celebration of the work of the agency and a call to support Appeal 2026, at Resurgence Brewing. This year’s event is a weekend celebration that kicks off on Thursday, May 14 and runs through Saturday, May 16.

The partnership with Resurgence Brewing is intended to raise awareness of the programs and services offered by Catholic Charities, recognize volunteers and supporters, and promote Appeal 2026 which ends on June 30.

“Catholic Charities touches the lives of nearly one in every ten Western New Yorkers through dozens of crucial programs that meet people where they are and provide HOPE for a better tomorrow,” said Tony DeSimone, president & CEO, Catholic Charities. “As we enter the final weeks of Appeal 2026, we are encouraging the community to give their support to ensure HOPE continues for our neighbors in need.”

The Hops for HOPE beer is a special rebranding of Resurgence Brewing’s popular Lil’Mo. A truly unique brew, the Mosaic-hopped session IPA begins with dank aromatics laced with citrus fruit. Six-packs of Hops for HOPE will be available for sale beginning May 14 only available for a limited time in the tasting room at Resurgence with portion of the proceeds from each can and six-pack will benefit Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith.

All Hops for HOPE events at Resurgence include:

  • Thursday, May 14, 4 – 7 pm – Hops for HOPE Kick-Off Happy Hour and New Parishioner Night, including the official Blessing of the Beer by Fr. Paul Seil at 5 pm
  • Friday, May 15, 4 – 7 pm – Honor HOPE Day sponsors who helped raise more than $500,000 for Appeal 2026 in just one day
  • Saturday, May 16, 2 – 5 pm – Celebrate the spirit of service by welcoming Catholic Charities volunteers and staff who bring HOPE to the community

“We’re excited to partner with Catholic Charities of Buffalo and play host to the third annual Hops for HOPE event,” said Jeff Ware, owner, Resurgence Brewing. “Resurgence is always proud to support our community by helping organizations that make a difference in the lives of our neighbors – you’ll find our doors are open, the beer is cold, and that you have an opportunity to help those in need, simply by stopping in.”

Appeal 2026 continues through June 30 and has currently raised more than $5.8 million or 73% of its goal to date. Donors can give at ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400. For more event information, please visit ccwny.org/HopsForHOPE.