Congratulations to Ken Raymond, member of Catholic Charities board of trustees, for being featured in 518 Life magazine. Ken was recognized for his entrepreneurship and success in the business world. More importantly than that, Ken is a terrific community supporter, helping organizations like Catholic Charities. We’re proud of Ken and all he accomplishes to help people in need.
View the clipping here.
Vincent W. Colonno, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, recently published a letter on new approaches to poverty such as the FOCAS project at Sunnyside. Below is a full text version of what ran in the Times Union on 2/14/16:
Chris Churchill’s column (“New tactics needed in fight against poverty,” Jan. 28) brought up some excellent points. The truth is that poverty has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Along with our traditional programs, we are now [...]
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/
