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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 [...]

  The CA$H Coalition of the Greater Capital Region to temporarily suspend VITA in-person tax preparation services, including at the site run by Catholic Charities in Albany. After assessing the potential risks associated with COVID-19 to our volunteers and clients, the CA$H Coalition of the Greater Capital Region is suspending in-person tax preparation services at all VITA sites effective close of business Friday, March 13 through March 27. The Coalition will reassess the situation and [...]

Shanell, 24, has a combination of intellectual disability with physical and mental health issues. Her mom had been her primary caregiver all her life. With little resources, they were living on the city streets. Together, they panhandled for money to buy food. When Shanell's mom became suddenly ill, she was placed in a nursing home and Shanell was left homeless, alone and suddenly without a caregiver.  Shanell came to Catholic Charities, where we arranged for her to live at one of our [...]

National Grid Foundation Meets Needs of Capital Region Residents with Major Energy Assistance Grant  Foundation to present a record $125,000 to Catholic Charities’ Emergency Energy Assistance Fund ALBANY, NY –January 9, 2020: As temperatures drop, more and more residents in the Greater Capital Region struggle to make ends meet. High heating bills can push a stretched budget over the brink in the cold weather months, and that can quickly be made worse by an unexpected cold snap. [...]

Contact: Eileen Spatheileen.spath@ccrcda.orgoffice – (518) 641-6842cell – (518) 935-8774 MEDIA ADVISORY Catholic Charities’ New Outreach Vehicle to Serve Rural Areas Link to photos below. Catholic Charities, St. Mary’s Healthcare, and CDPHP introduce CC MOVE Amsterdam, NY – Access to healthy, nutritious food is an ongoing challenge for needy New Yorkers in rural communities, and a lack of public transportation to food pantries and other supportive programs only [...]