Celebrate World Refugee Day with our Community!

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 [...]

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Catholic Charities Named a 2023 Top Workplace by Times Union

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 [...]

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January 17th CC MOVE Food Distribution - Location Change

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 [...]

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November 23, 2022

Join us for the Festival of Trees!

Join us for the Festival of Trees!

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, [...]

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November 16, 2022

Keira's Story

Keira's Story

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 [...]

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