Join RISSE and community partners on June 20th for World Refugee Day!Donations will be collected as followedHigh Priority Needs:Clothing: (Mostly mens clothing, all sizes)ShirtsPants/shortsSocksUnderwear (must be brand new and in unopened packages)Bras (ideally brand new, but cannot be stretched out, distorted, or with wires poking through)Shoes (new or minimal wear only)HatsHygiene/Personal Care: (New, unopened items only)Shampoo/ConditionerSoapLotionSunscreenNail [...]
TIMES UNION NAMES CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ALBANY A WINNER OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT TOP WORKPLACES 2023 AWARDAlbany, New York, March 20, 2023 - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Times Union Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that [...]
Please note: Our food distribution on January 17th has moved from Macedonia Baptist Church to Christ Our Light Church located at 1 Maria Dr. Albany, NY and will still take place at 9:30am.Christ our Light Church is located 1.3 miles from Macedonia Baptist Church and a map with directions can be viewed below:Head northeast toward Wilson Ave.Turn left onto Wilson Ave.Turn right onto Charles Ave.Turn right onto Frederick Ave.Continue onto Campagna Dr.Continue onto Wertman Ln.Turn left onto Prince [...]
Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at their 27th annual fundraiser – The Festival of Trees – on Wednesday, November 30 through Sunday, December 4, at the Saratoga Springs City Center.The Festival returns with a showcase of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday and gift items for purchase. Festival proceeds will benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, [...]
When I think about the upcoming Christmas season, my thoughts are often with the families and people we serve. Many of our neighbors simply don't have a warm or even safe place to spend the holidays. Take Keira, for example. With a history of conflict at home, Keira ran away from home at the age of 15 and was sleeping on a friend's couch.When Keira’s high school guidance counselor learned about her situation, she connected Keira to Catholic Charities of Herkimer County’s [...]