Community PODS announced for August Below a listing of Community PODS that are operating over the weekend and for the next week.  All opportunities are walk in (or up) and are in addition to those opportunities found using http://www.vaccines.gov/.     Date/Time Location Vaccine Availability Daily 9:00-3:00 PM   Albany County Department of Health 175 Green St., Albany, NY Pfizer, J and J Each Tuesday/Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM  [...]

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On August 5, 2021, Catholic Charities held a dedication ceremony for the new Serena House Memorial Garden. The garden is located at Serena House in Albany and stands in honor of residents, staff and friends who’ve died, not only in these past 18 months, but in honor of all we’ve said goodbye to throughout the years. The garden is filled with a variety of perennial flowers and windchimes and is easily accessible for guests and residents. Serena House is a residential program operated [...]

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RISE: Reconnecting and Inspiring Self-Empowerment

RISE: Reconnecting and Inspiring Self-Empowerment In July, we got the opportunity to speak with Melissa Snyder, the Director of Prevention and Recovery Services at Herkimer County about the RISE Program and its Recovery Community & Outreach Center (RCOC). The RCOC supports people through their recovery through peer-to-peer services, wellness activities, sober events, education and training opportunities. Learn more about how we're helping our neighbors in Herkimer county through their [...]

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Capital Region Vaccine PODS Announced for July and August A listing of Community PODS that are operating over the next two months all over the Capital Region have been announced. Check out the opportunities below.   Date/Time Location Vaccine Availability Wednesday, July 21st ,20215:00-7:00PM Take a Bite EventDowntown Glens Falls, City Park Pfizer Wednesday, July 21st ,20214:00-7:00PM Swinburne ParkClinton Ave & Manning Blvd, Albany  [...]

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July 1, 2021

Junes's CC Heroes

At Catholic Charities, we're once again recognizing our “CC Heroes” – our staff and volunteers who work tirelessly in service of our neighbors. Each month, we're honoring a staff person and a volunteer from a different Catholic Charities agency and highlighting their work. This month, we're pleased to recongize Christine Barton and Kathy Bleyman from Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services:  

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