As Evictions Loom, Catholic Charities Continues to Provides Rental & Emergency Assistance
Did You Know?
Catholic Charities provides emergency rental, heating, electric and financial assistance across the Diocese to our neighbors who are facing financial hardship. Through the Emergency Assistance Program, Catholic Charities meets people where they’re at to keep them housed, safe and stable.
Just this year, we were able to work with a mother and her young son who had lost their [...]
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 recognize Vicky Sherer and Dave Manno from Catholic Charities of Herkimer County.
Vicky began working for Catholic Charities in a temporary role and stepped up in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
