Goals. Dreams. A Future.Veronica's journey is one of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination. Despite the trials she faced growing up in a community marked by hardship and adversity, Veronica never let go of her dreams. In the midst of uncertainty and scarcity, she found solace and hope in the welcoming embrace of Sunnyside.Recalling moments of struggle with a poignant clarity, Veronica reminisces about the times when her mother worried about their safety and wondered where their [...]
Exploring Three Programs in Schoharie CountyLast Friday was a day filled with purpose and inspiration as our Marketing and Development Team embarked on a journey alongside CEO Sr. Betsy and esteemed board members Kirsten Keefe, Laura Leeds, and Liza Baran. Our destination: the heart of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties.Our adventure kicked off with a rendezvous at the Cobleskill office, where we were greeted by Heather Anderson, Director of Special Projects, and Debra Naglieri, Harm [...]
Catholic Charities partners with MATTERS and MHACG to open new vending machine in response to overdose epidemicHudson, NY – On Wednesday, January 31st Columbia County officials and residents gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new harm reduction vending machine, installed outside of the Mental Health Association for Columbia/Greene, to improve access to life-saving supplies for individuals with Substance Use Disorder.Catholic Charities Care Coordination Services, Medication for [...]
Care Coordination ServicesHonors Elizabeth Anelli!Liz consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of the agency. Over the last year, Liz has managed her own case load with excellence. She excels at advocating for her clients and utilizes her outstanding interpersonal skills to build relationships with community providers to ensure that no client ever gets overlooked or under-treated. Liz’s clients trust her and value her, and often Liz may be the only person they trust. She is [...]
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 [...]
