On Sunday, February 26th, 2023, parishioners at Our Lady of the Assumption Church generously gifted $1,000 from their Souper Bowl of Caring fundraiser to support the local food pantries and soup kitchens, like the Sister Maureen Joyce Center- run by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.Additionally, a parish-wide sock collection was held, as well as a contest collection from elementary-aged kids through the church’s faith formation sessions. The parish-wide collection donated 241 [...]
National Grid Foundation is once again partnering with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany to support people struggling to pay their home energy bills. The Foundation is committing an unprecedented $300,000 toward helping area residents, increasing last year’s fuel-neutral grant by $50,000 to aid families in need as the cost of living and inflation rates soar. On Thursday, February 16, National Grid Foundation presented the record-setting grant to Catholic Charities at CoNSERNS-U, [...]
United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR), Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, and their partners in the Greater Capital Region CA$H Coalition kicked off the 2023 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on Friday morning at The Blake Annex in Downtown Albany. VITA is a completely free service that offers thousands of Capital Region residents a completely safe and secure way to file their taxes each year. “Thanks to the loyalty of our tremendous volunteers and [...]
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany will honor Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family at the 11th Annual Night at the Museum event. Stewart’s Shops/Dake Family, one of the region’s largest philanthropic businesses, will be recognized for their continued generosity of funding, time, and talent in support of their neighbors in need.This year’s Night at the Museum will take place at the New York State Museum in Albany, NY and will begin at 5:30 PM. [...]
Many of our neighbors have to work more than one job to make ends meet. Even with a second and sometimes a third job, too many are just one mishap away from not being able to pay their monthly bills. A couple of sick days might mean a reduced paycheck that month, while emergencies like a broken-down car might add another bill to the list. Now the decision becomes whether to pay the utility bill, the rent, or the co-payments at the pediatrician.Clients who reach out to our emergency assistance [...]
