Local Catholic Charities Joins National ‘We Are There’ Campaign

Local Catholic Charities Joins National ‘We Are There’ CampaignCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany to promote the life-giving work of the Catholic Charities networkCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in We Are There, a national awareness campaign highlighting the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.For 107 years, Catholic Charities of the [...]

Read More ›

Local Students To Compete For Title Of Herkimer County Regional Champions

Watch the coverage here: News Channel 2 or visit the https://www.facebook.com/HerkimerCountyPreventionCouncil/posts/735528425331736 to see who won!The Herkimer County Prevention Council of Catholic Charities will be sponsoring the annual Drug Quiz Show at Herkimer County Community College from 8:30-2:30. The seven Herkimer County middle schools that will compete for the title of “Regional Champions” are Central Valley, Frankfort, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mount Markham, Poland, [...]

Read More ›

February 22, 2024

Veronica's Story

Veronica's Story

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 [...]

Read More ›

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 [...]

Read More ›

Columbia County Celebrates Opening of New Harm Reduction Vending Machine

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 [...]

Read More ›