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United Way of the Mohawk Valley is celebrating 100 years serving the community. To celebrate, they are recognizing 100 heroes that have greatly impacted those in need. Here at Catholic Charities, we would like to highlight some of our own who were featured in this list.  Billie Jo Snyder works with Herkimer County Catholic Charities in her role in addressing domestic violence. Over the past six years, she has been able to show compassion and support to those who need it the most through the [...]

Are you or someone you know in need? We’re teaming 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 May 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 ScheduleMay 2022DateLocationAddressStart TimeVolunteerArrivalMay 3Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church119 Reid Street, Fort [...]

Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ  Catholic Charities Board of Trustees, following an extensive search, has named Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ, as Catholic Charities’ next Chief Executive Officer. Catholic Charities is one of the region’s largest human services organizations, covering the Albany Diocese’s 14 counties and 10,000 square miles. Sr. Betsy, who for the last nine years has served as Catholic Charities’ Director of Community Partnerships, will succeed [...]

Are you or someone you know in need? We’re teaming 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 April 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 ScheduleApril 2022DateLocationAddressStart TimeVolunteerArrivalApril 4Crosstown Plaza2330 Watt Street, Schenectady9:308:15April [...]

CAPITAL REGION COMMUNITY PODSUpdated 03/24/2022Additional opportunities found using www.vaccines.govDate/TimeLocationVaccine AvailabilityMon-Fri9:00-3:00 PMInitial appointments, 3rd doses and boostersAlbany County Department of Health175 Green St.Albany, NYPfizer, J and J and ModernaEach Tuesday/Thursday2:00-4:00 PMCounty Office Building1600 7th Ave., 2nd floorTroy, NYPfizer, Moderna, J and JWednesdays2-4pmWashington County Public Health415 Lower Main StHudson Falls, NY [...]