Congratulations to Msgr. Edward Scharfenberger for being named the 10th Bishop of Albany!

We look forward to working with you to serve the poor and vulnerable in our area. For more information, see the article in the Evangelist: Bishop-Elect Scharfenberger

On Your Mark…

The Hudson/Mohawk Marathon and Half-Marathon Registration opens on March 1st. Catholic Charities is a charity of choice for the race, so be sure to register and you can run for a great cause! Visit our Catholic Charities race page, or visit the Hudson/Mohawk Marathon website.

Catholic Charities Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

Click here to read more about our VITA program and how to book an appointment.

Congratulations to Amneris Velazquez!

Congratulations to Amneris Velazquez for being named to the Hispanic Coalition for New York's statewide Latino 40 Under 40 Rising Stars! Amneris is the Senior Community Resource Advisor for the Catholic Charities Center for Community Collaboration, and we couldn't be prouder of her achievements. Click here to read more.

National Grid Foundation helps Catholic Charities help others with emergency energy assistance needs

Click here to read more about this generous grant awarded to Catholic Charities, and for more information on our Emergency Energy Assistance Fund.

Photo: Catholic Charities USA

Harvest of Giving

Since 1917 Catholic Charities has helped the less fortunate among us in 14 counties of Upstate New York. With 159,000 people living below the poverty line in our Diocese, the need has never been greater.

Our Harvest of Giving Campaign allows you the opportunity to generously donate so that we can serve all those that need our help. Your donation makes a powerful difference and your gift helps immediately.

Please click here to donate. Thank you!

Southeast Asia Typhoon Haiyan Relief

Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in this time of devastation and loss. Catholic Charities is taking up a collection to aid the victims. To donate, or for more information, please click here.

Catholic Charities 2012 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 2012 Annual report
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