Rensselaer, NY - One of the region’s largest health care providers has given $10,000 to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany to help food pantries in Rensselaer County provide fresh, healthier options, including foods that are gluten-free, low sugar or meet other nutritional requirements. The donation is part of MVP Health Care’s commitment to support healthy options for people living in the region, regardless of income level. “At MVP Health Care, investing in [...]

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Vincent Colonno to step down after 11 years with the organization, caps a 48-year career of service. Albany, NY – Vincent Colonno, Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, announced that he will retire in July after leading one of the region’s largest and most active private social services organizations for more than a decade.  “I’ve been honored and blessed to serve the people of our region as Catholic Charities CEO,” [...]

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December 2, 2021

Community Pods for December

CAPITAL REGION COMMUNITY PODSUpdated 12/2/2021 Additional opportunities found using www.vaccines.govDate/TimeLocationVaccine AvailabilityDaily9:00-3:00 PMInitial appointments, 3rd doses and boostersAlbany County Department of Health175 Green St.Albany, NYPfizer, J and J and ModernaEach Tuesday/Thursday2:00-4:00 PMRensselaer County Department of Health1600 7th Ave., 2nd floor, Troy, NYPfizer, Moderna, J and JEach Tuesday/Thursday3:00-6:00 PM/8:00-10:00 AMWhitney Young920 Lark Drive, Albany, [...]

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Holiday Giving"If it wasn’t for Catholic Charities, I wouldn’t have been able to provide a Christmas for my kids! The fact that they gave me a small gift bag too really hit me. I never expected they would include me as well."- LisaAs we try to put the events of the past year and half behind us, many of us look forward to a hopeful future. For those in our community living in poverty, it can be hard to hold on to hope. That’s how Lisa felt as she left jail and started [...]

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November 29, 2021

CCMOVE Schedule for December

CCMOVE Schedule for December

Are you or someone you know in need? We’re reaming up with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to help neighbors like you!Stop by one of our drive-thru pantries during the month of December for a package of fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food items. These events are open to the public and no pre-registration is required.CC MOVE Food Distribution Schedule DateLocationAddressStart TimeDecember 1Crosstown Plaza2330 Watt Street, Schenectady9:30December 7Centro Civico143 E. [...]

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