Exploring Three Programs in Schoharie CountyLast Friday was a day filled with purpose and inspiration as our Marketing and Development Team embarked on a journey alongside CEO Sr. Betsy and esteemed board members Kirsten Keefe, Laura Leeds, and Liza Baran. Our destination: the heart of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties.Our adventure kicked off with a rendezvous at the Cobleskill office, where we were greeted by Heather Anderson, Director of Special Projects, and Debra Naglieri, Harm [...]

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Columbia County Celebrates Opening of New Harm Reduction Vending Machine

Catholic Charities partners with MATTERS and MHACG to open new vending machine in response to overdose epidemicHudson, NY – On Wednesday, January 31st Columbia County officials and residents gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new harm reduction vending machine, installed outside of the Mental Health Association for Columbia/Greene, to improve access to life-saving supplies for individuals with Substance Use Disorder.Catholic Charities Care Coordination Services, Medication for [...]

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October 2, 2023

Our Employees of the Year!

Our Employees of the Year!

Care Coordination ServicesHonors Elizabeth Anelli!Liz consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of the agency. Over the last year, Liz has managed her own case load with excellence. She excels at advocating for her clients and utilizes her outstanding interpersonal skills to build relationships with community providers to ensure that no client ever gets overlooked or under-treated. Liz’s clients trust her and value her, and often Liz may be the only person they trust. She is [...]

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August 11, 2023

Ombudsman Volunteer Program

Ombudsman Volunteer Program

As a retired nursing home administrator...As a retired nursing home administrator, Beverly Cohen-Champagne felt particularly called to be an Ombudsman volunteer. For three decades, it was Beverly’s job to ensure that residents received quality care and that facilities were in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Every day, she acted as the primary liaison for residents, families, nurses, healthcare staff, and the general public, maintaining everyone’s health and [...]

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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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