Catholic Charities Receives Record-Breaking Assistance ALBANY, NY – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany today announced an unprecedented investment from the National Grid Foundation, which has awarded two grants totaling a record $550,000 to support the organization’s Emergency Assistance services. This milestone underscores the growing need for financial assistance in the face of rising living costs and increased demand for basic necessities like fuel, electricity, and [...]
The Adirondack Thunder will go on the power play this holiday season to support Catholic Charities, one of the largest, private, social service agencies in the region which assists those in need with food, clothing and shelter, among other basic necessities. Thunder fans can participate in a silent auction for a chance to win a special Adirondack Thunder prize pack during the team’s home contests on Saturday, Nov. 30 against the Reading Royals and on Saturday, Dec. 14 against the [...]
As a retired nursing home administrator...As a retired nursing home administrator, Beverly Cohen-Champagne felt particularly called to be an Ombudsman volunteer. For three decades, it was Beverly’s job to ensure that residents received quality care and that facilities were in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Every day, she acted as the primary liaison for residents, families, nurses, healthcare staff, and the general public, maintaining everyone’s health and [...]
