Hunger and food insecurity present a problem in many areas, but those problems can be unique in rural regions where transportation and resources are limited. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is pleased to announce that we have been awarded with a $22,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. The funding is provided through a pass-through grant from Catholic Charities USA to undertake capacity building projects at four rural food pantries and begin food pantry services at a fifth [...]
Awarded by the NY State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Service for her work in the Herkimer Prevention Council
HERKIMER, NY – October 14, 2015: Maureen Petrie, Catholic Charities’ Director of the Herkimer Prevention Council, was honored today with the 2015 Commissioner’s award from NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). This award is given annually to a person in the state who demonstrates leadership, excellence, and [...]
CC Housing Office enters the Business Improvement District's Scarecrow Contest!
Halloween is in the air, and Catholic Charities' Housing Office is participating in the Central Avenue Business Improvement District's (BID) annual scarecrow contest! Pictured here is Luther Herring, Manager of DePaul Residence.
Stop by and see our scarecrow at the Westgate plaza - and vote for us to win here: http://www.scarecrowsontheavenue.com/
Catholic Charities' Director of Human Resources, Susan Cipolla, got a chance to see Pope Francis in New York City. She was interviewed by the local news - see the story here!
http://news10.com/2015/09/24/students-of-albany-diocese-will-see-pope-francis-in-new-york/
KeyBank, a longtime partner and supporter of non-profits in the Capital District, recently presented Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany with a check for $10,000. The gift supports Wheels and Ways to Work, a program that helps low-income clients get access to car loans for reliable transportation and teaches financial literacy. The gift also supports Catholic Charities’ Night at the Museum event, which raises funds to help the programs of Catholic Charities operating in 14 [...]
