GRANT FROM NATIONAL GRID FOUNDATION HELPS CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELP OTHERS WITH THEIR EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE NEEDS

Catholic Charities anticipates receiving more "last resort" requests from households during 2012. Catholic Charities has already reported increasing demand for basic assistance with household energy needs. As a result of the $60,000 National Grid Foundation grant, 900 individuals representing 300 households will be assisted this heating season in the 14 counties of Upstate New York which comprise the Diocese of Albany.

Not only has the National Grid Foundation come forward with its fourth successive grant, but once again, it has increased the amount of the grant beyond what was requested by Catholic Charities.

As part of its specialized effort to serve those with such basic needs Catholic Charities is challenging the greater community to contribute to this Emergency Energy Assistance Fund (EEAF). All contributions will directly support individuals and families with their emergency energy needs. You can access more information by clicking here, or donate by clicking the donate button below.

Have IRS certified tax preparers e-file your taxes for free and determine if you are eligible for valuable tax credits at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) site near you. This service is provided to any family or individual with a household income not exceeding $50,000. Click here for further information.

Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties and the Hudson City School District win one of only 15 of this year's Federal Promise Neighborhoods planning grants. Click here to read more about the over $413,000 in funding that was awarded.

Catholic Charities thanks SEFCU for their generous donation of $37,500 which support Food Pantries in our 14 county Diocese. Click here to read more information from SEFCU.

H & V Collision Centers partnered with GEICO and Catholic Charities Wheels and Ways to Work Program to donate a customized van to the Deere family from Clifton Park. James and Heather and Deere's son James J. is currently recovering from a septic infection that caused brain damage and the loss of an arm and a leg. To see photos of the event click here.

Out of the renovation of the former St. George's Church in Albany, will come the Sister Maureen Joyce Center. To read more and see a picture of the groundbreaking ceremony click here.