Toilet paper, shampoo, and Kleenex probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when thinking about holiday food pantry baskets, but these important staples are in high demand this time of year. The items are needed as Capital Region residents who receive Food Stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs) are not permitted to use those benefits to purchase personal hygiene products, which include deodorant, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, razors and even toilet paper. Thanks [...]
David Covey has re-joined the Catholic Charities' team as the new Executive Director for our agency in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. David has previously served as Associate Executive Director of Catholic Charities Care Coordination Services. He has extensive experience in the health and human services, serving in state government and with local community services agencies.
David Covey succeeds John Nasso, who has retired after 40 years with Catholic Charities. We [...]
The last few months here at Catholic Charities have been filled with several good byes and new beginnings. Having accumulated a combined 93 years of service to Catholic Charities, three key staff members have decided that it is time to enjoy their well-deserved retirement. Mary Olsen (left), Director of Disaster Response (as well as Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Catholic Relief Services liaison) and Deborah Damm O’Brien (middle), [...]
Catholic Charities Senior Caregiver and Support Services is looking for volunteers to act as resident advocates for the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.
Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities and family type homes weekly. Ombudsmen help residents and their families understand and exercise their rights to quality care and quality of life. Volunteers resolve complaints and help to preserve the dignity of residents in long-term care facilities.
Caring and [...]
As temperatures rise, cooling centers throughout the area will open for use. Find a cooling center near you:
List of cooling centers courtesty of the New York Department of Health.Because cooling centers may be available only during extreme heat events, it is recommended you call before you go.
Albany County
Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany, 12205, 518-459-2711
Cohoes Community Center, 2240 Remsen Street, Cohoes, 12047, 518-237-7523
Colonie Village Hall, 2 Thunder Road, [...]
