Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, New York

Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice.

Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable.

Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.


	STORM RELIEF UPDATE The Albany Diocese, so far, has raised nearly $275,000 in donations for storm related relief efforts When Hurricanes Irene and Lee struck with such ferocity – it left towns, villages and cities decimated. The raging waters have redefined everyday life for all those in its' path from all walks of life. Since August 28, 2011 Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Albany have been "filling in the gaps". Catholic Charities staff continues to work with community and government agencies and help guide contributions, donated goods, case management services, feeding programs, emergency basic needs, reconstruction efforts, and counseling sessions to our most vulnerable neighbors. Catholic Charities is a long term disaster responder and as the cold weather begins to creep in, Catholic Charities will continue to assess, journey with victims to make a plan, and meet those needs to "fill in the gap". If you or your neighbors affected by the flooding of Irene/Lee, need help – please call Catholic Charities in the county that you reside: Albany/Rensselaer: (518) 453-6650 Columbia/Greene: (518) 828-8660 Delaware/Otsego: (607) 432-0061 Fulton/Montgomery: (518) 762-8313 Herkimer: (315) 894-9917 Saratoga/Warren/Washington: (518) 587-5000 Schenectady: (518) 372-5667 Schoharie: (518) 234-3581 In a recent letter, Bishop Howard H. Hubbard urged parishes to take up a collection to assist families devastated by the floods and other damage generated by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. To read more, click here. To make a donation or for more information, please call our office at: (518) 453-6650. Checks can be made out to Catholic Charities Irene Relief and sent to: Catholic Charities 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203 To donate online, please click the link below. A Message from Bishop Hubbard (click here)
	Harvest of Giving Since 1917 Catholic Charities has helped the less fortunate among us in the 14 agencies and 14 counties that we serve. The need has never been so great as it is this year. Our Harvest of Giving Campaign allows you the opportunity to generously donate so that we can serve all those that need our help. Last year over 123,000 people reached out to Catholic Charities and we were able to be there for them through your monetary support of the Harvest of Giving Campaign. Click here to read the appeal letter from Vincent W. Colonno, CEO. Please send your donation to Catholic Charities, 40 North Main Avenue, Albany, New York 12203 or donate securely on-line. To donate online, please click the link below.
	Catholic Charities 2010 Annual Report Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany responds to the needs of the many individuals and families that reach out for help. »Click here to read the 2010 Annual report (Opens in a PDF)

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