In the quiet corridors of a local nursing home, amidst the everyday routines and shared stories, Barbara and Kim's love story unfolded—a testament to hope, resilience, and the transformative power of companionship.Barbara, found herself at a crossroads after a fall left her with a broken wrist and a knee in need of care. "I couldn't stay at my son's house anymore," she recalls, "because of my fall it just wasn’t a safe place for me."It was in this [...]
In the heart of community care, Judy and Debbie stand as pillars of support, their dedication to the Ombudsman program shaping stories of empowerment and advocacy within long-term care facilities.Judy, drawn to an ad calling for volunteers, has found a purpose in the program. "I had been wanting to do some volunteer work, and I like this population," she explains with a warm smile. What began as a commitment of two hours a week quickly expanded into a daily ritual of connection and [...]
FOR RELEASE: Thursday, June 27, 2024A New Headquarters for Catholic Charities’ Social and Human Services in the Capital RegionCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, are very pleased to announce they have entered into a conceptual agreement to transfer ownership of the St. Joseph’s Provincial House building in Latham to Catholic Charities. The transfer is contingent upon local government and final internal [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
