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Commission on Aging
40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: 518-453-6650
The Commission on Aging promotes the continued integration of the aging into parish and community life and encourages the development of activities related to the spiritual, educational and societal well being of the older person.
Commission on Peace and Justice
40
North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 453-6695
The Commission assists Catholics and the wider community to understand and respond to God’s call to human solidarity as found in Scripture, the witness and teaching of Jesus, and the social doctrine of the Church. This heritage addresses economic and social justice, stewardship of the earth’s resources, human rights, and the nonviolent resolution of conflicts.
Commission on Restorative
Justice
40
North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 453-6797
The Commission works to raise awareness of criminal justice issues and restorative justice practices, as well as Church teaching related to them, increase advocacy on behalf of public policy proposals that reflect a restorative and parallel justice approach. "Restorative Justice is a way of viewing justice that puts the emphasis on repairing harm caused by conflict and crime. Restorative Justice is collaborative and inclusive. It involves the participation of victims, offender and community affected by the crime in finding solutions that seek to repair harm and promote harmony." The Commission supports the development of activities at the parish, cluster and diocesan levels to implement the recommendations and concepts outlined in the State and National Pastoral Statements of the NY and US Catholic Bishops on Criminal Justice.
DePaul Housing Management Corporation 41
N. Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 459-0183
Manages housing and retirement communities for seniors and individuals with mobility impairments. DePaul Housing communities offer market rate one and two bedroom apartments and cottages and subsidized one bedroom and studio apartments. All applicants for subsidized communities must be income qualified; senior applicants must meet age eligibility requirements. Eligibility is determined based on an application and an eligibility interview. DePaul Housing is committed to providing equal housing opportunities. Applications are available at the main office or online at
www.depaulhousing.com.
Diocesan Community Health
Alliance
40
N. Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 453-6650
The Alliance develops joint ministry opportunities amound Catholic health care, schools, Catholic Charities agencies and parishes. Also developes long term care campuses and senior housing. Offers CHOICES, a fee-based intenstive care management program for seniors.
Disaster Response
40
North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 453-6650
The initial emergency response following a local or national disaster is coordinated from the central administrative offices of Catholic Charities. The primary focus is on long-term recovery as disaster survivors begin to rebuild their lives. Catholic Charities addresses unmet needs with the coordination and equitable distribution of resources and volunteers. Catholic Charities works collaboratively with community organizations in accomplishing a Diocesan disaster response.
Immigration Services
40
N. Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 453-6650 Fax: 518-453-6792
Provides immigration-related legal services. Services include consultation, counseling, and preparation of petitions and applications for, among other benefits, lawful permanent residency and U.S. citizenship.
Jail Ministry
40 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 453-6650
This program provides ministerial and pastoral services for individuals incarcerated in county jails throughout the Diocese. The following services are available: sacramental ministry, including Mass, communion services and Reconciliation; pastoral visits in the housing units; counseling, and religious materials such as bibles, rosary cards and reading materials.
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