News and Events

Congratulations Terry Ann!

Terry Ann and her two children have been tenants of Catholic Charities Housing Office’s (CCHO) Family Apartment program for more than six years. A Jamaican native, Terry Ann originally came to stay with family in the United States intending to forge a better life for herself. When best laid plans went awry, Terry Ann started anew with Catholic Charities.

Terry Ann continues to work hard to attain her long term goals, has established herself as a steadfast provider for all of children’s needs, and maintains a beautiful home for her family. Perhaps just as inspiring, Terry recently obtained her U. S. Citizenship and voted in her first United States election! The next long term goal on Terry’s list: fulfilling the dream of home ownership.  Congratulations Terry Ann! Catholic Charities is so pleased to showcase your many achievements!

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Events
  2009 - Hope for the Homeless - Honors Alexis Lewis, Jim Quinn and Charisma Logan.
  2008 - Hope for the Homeless - Honors the Bettes
  2007 - Hope for the Homeless - Honors Lammon Architects, and the Smith and Holodak Families
  2006 - Hope for the Homeless - 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.
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38 beds 163 Units 21 Low-Income Units


For Women:
Mercy House- 19 beds
Director, Emergency Services Division: Mokaya Bosire
12 St. Joseph Ter., Albany
Ph: (518) 434-3531
Fax: (518)426-1276

For Men:
St. Charles Lwanga Center - 19 beds
Director, Emergency Services Division: Mokaya Bosire
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

Oneonta
Housing Program Manager: JoAnne Bragonier
52 Maple Street
Oneonta, NY 13820
Ph: (607) 436-9250
Fax: (607) 432-732

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
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