Contact: Eileen Spath eileen.spath@ccrcda.org Catholic Charities’ Night at the Museum goes virtual, will honor Tom Roohan, The Regional Food Bank Catholic Charities adapts its signature event and major fundraiser, Night at the Museum to a virtual model amid coronavirus concerns. Albany, NY – On Thursday, June 18, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany will be hosting its eighth Night at the Museum fundraiser as a virtual event. Each June, over 500 [...]
Read More ›A Word from the CEO Vincent W. Colonno Right now, we are grieving – grieving for George Floyd, for Ahmaud Arbery, for Breonna Taylor, for Michael Brown and for countless others who’ve been victimized by racial violence. At Catholic Charities, we denounce racism, violence and hatred. It is a part of our mission to respond to and empower all persons, regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, and to advocate for a just society. We stand with the members of our community who [...]
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany Adapts Services in Face of Pandemic Seniors, homeless individuals, the immunocompromised, those without health insurance – in short, the vulnerable – are feeling the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. People living paycheck to paycheck have been laid off, while seniors are ordered to remain home, without the promise of outside communication or socialization. “Quarantine, layoffs – these are things that directly [...]
Read More ›Catholic Charities Senior and Caregiver Support Services temporarily closes senior dining centers – known as “Friendship Cafés” – amid coronavirus concerns. In response to potential risks associated with COVID-19, Catholic Charities Senior and Caregiver Support Services is closing its senior dining centers, also known as “Friendship Cafés” for 30 days, beginning March 16. The Cafés provide midday meals, wellness programs and [...]
Read More ›A Word from the CEOVincent W. Colonno At Catholic Charities, we seek first and foremost to help the poorest and most vulnerable in our communities and we remain committed to our mission of providing critical services to those most in need. I recognize that many of the individuals we serve have an increased vulnerability when dealing with illnesses, especially in the case of the new coronavirus. We are following the guidelines provided by the CDC across our Catholic Charities system, and are [...]
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