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Events
  11/5/2007 - Hope for the Homeless - Honors Smith and Holodak Families, and
  2006 - Hope for the Homeless - Fundraiser enjoyed by many, honors Tracy Neitzel.
   
 

11/01/2007 Evangelist - Families team up to 'outfit' homeless kids:
Two local families are about to be honored by Catholic Charities Housing Office (CCHO) of the Albany Diocese for their work to clothe the homeless. At a Nov. 5 gala, Bishop Howard J. Hubbard will present awards to Elena Smith of Loudonville and her six children, and Susan Holodak of Menands and her four children. Read More >

11/22/07 Evangelist - Bishop's remarks on Homelessness
During November, as we observe Homeless Awareness month, I am mindful of the marvelous service our Catholic Charities Housing Office (CCHO) renders. Read More >

11/29/2007 Evangelist - Play links Christmas story to homeless of today
Catholics from six parishes and two minority apostolates in the Albany Diocese have jointly taken on a project with three big goals: raising awareness of the problem of homelessness, educating people about the meaning of Christmas and creating a spirit of community. Read More >
   
   
   

 
38 beds 136 Units 21 Low-Income Units


For Women:
Mercy House- 19 beds
Director of Shelter Services: Jean Dobbs
12 St. Joseph Ter., Albany
Ph: (518) 434-3531
Fax: (518)426-1276

For Men:
St. Charles Lwanga Center - 19 beds
Director of Shelter Services: Jean Dobbs
115 Grand St., Albany
Ph: (518) 465-4973
Fax: (518)449-3348

Read more about our shelters


DePaul Residence
- 50 units
Site Manager: Shyron Sanford
504 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
Ph: (518) 482-3248
Fax: (518) 482-0826

St Peter's Residence
- 35 units
Site Manager: Ken Lee
2335 Fifth Ave
Troy, NY 12345
Ph: (518) 273-3291
Fax: (518) 273-3169

Swyer Residence
- 5 units
Agent: Brenda McAteer
472 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Ph: (518) 459-0183

Waldorf Residence
46 units
Site Manager: Don Arnold
29 Maiden Lane
Albany, NY 12207
Ph: (518) 465-2612
Fax: (518) 465-2614

Rensselaer County Housing Coordinator: Charles Debrocky
Ph: (518) 273-3291

Read more about the SROs



(518) 459-0183

  • Lexington Avenue,
    9 apartments
    from 1-4 bedrooms in size.
  • Third Avenue
    8 apartments from 1-3 bedrooms in size
  • Clinton Avenue
    2 apartments both 2 bedrooms in size
  • Broad Street
    2 apartments - 1 studio and one 2 bedroom.


Read more about the family apartments


Deborah Damm O'Brien, Executive Director
Thomas Coates, Director of Operations

41 North Main Avenue
Albany, New York 12203
. p. 518.459.0183
. f. 518.459.0202