Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services celebrates 50 years of service

This year, Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services celebrates 50 years of service to children and families throughout the Albany Diocese. Community Maternity Services was founded in 1971 by then-Executive Director Sister Maureen Joyce as the “Maternity Center”, a residential program serving pregnant teens in our diocese. Under Sister Maureen’s leadership, the agency grew its programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community. Over the years, Community [...]

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Catholic Charities Agencies throughout the diocese will be participating in Holiday Giving this year, in order to provide dinners and gifts to our neighbors across the Diocese. Please see our wish list below for information on how you can donate, get involved and help us to make Christmas special.Community Maternity ServicesIn need of: Walmart, Target or Amazon gift cards or donations for foster care youth in residential placement.Contact Marsha at marsha@cccms.orgAnn at ann@cccms.org [...]

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October 31, 2021

October's CC Heroes

October's CC Heroes

At Catholic Charities, we're once again recognizing our “CC Heroes” – our staff and volunteers who work tirelessly in service of our neighbors. Each month, we're honoring a staff person and a volunteer from a different Catholic Charities agency and highlighting their work. This month, we're pleased to recognize Kathy Trudeau and our CC MOVE Volunteers. Kathy is the Catholic Charities Controller and has served various roles over the last 14 years. She embodies the spirit [...]

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October 31, 2021

CC MOVE Schedule for November

Are you or someone you know in need? We’re reaming up with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to help neighbors like you!Stop by one of our drive-thru pantries during the month of November for a package of fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food items. These events are open to the public and no pre-registration is required.CC MOVE Food Distribution Schedule DateLocationAddressStart Time11/2Crosstown Plaza2330 Watt Street, Schenectady9:3011/3Grafton Lakes State Park254 [...]

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Addition to those opportunities found using http://www.vaccines.gov/.  CAPITAL REGION COMMUNITY PODSUpdated 10/25/2021 Date/Time Location Vaccine Availability Daily 9:00-3:00 PM   Immunocompromised – Call for appointment   Booster Shot – Call for appointment Albany County Department of Health 175 Green St. Albany, NY Pfizer, J and J Each Tuesday/Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM Rensselaer County Department of [...]

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