ALBANY ASSOCIATION
of the
LADIES OF CHARITY

Sr. Joanne inspecting the goodies. Thanksgiving is a season rooted in gratitude, togetherness, and shared meals. For many families, however, the holiday can also bring the added worry of providing a festive dinner. After thoughtful planning, our Ladies generously donated all the essential food items needed to prepare Thanksgiving meals for seven families whose children attend St. Colman’s School. The Daughters of Charity played an instrumental role in this effort by filling t

As temperatures begin to drop and winter approaches, the need for warm clothing becomes especially urgent for many families in our surrounding communities. This year’s “Coats for the Community” coat drive, exceeded all expectations thanks to the extraordinary generosity of donors and the unwavering dedication of volunteers. What began as a simple call for gently used outerwear quickly grew into a remarkable outpouring of support. From children’s jackets to heavy winter coats,

Great news from Mary’s Corner — we are expanding again! This October, we are excited to launch a pop-up Mary’s Corner at the Watervliet Housing Authority. (For those unfamiliar, a pop-up is a temporary location that may become permanent.) This new venture is possible thanks to a wonderful collaboration with Matthew Ethier, Executive Director of the Watervliet Housing Authority; Danielle McKee, Family Counselor at the Watervliet City School District; and the Bonner Program at

More than fifty Ladies and Sisters joined us for our General Membership meeting held on September 16, and we had a great time! Sister Joanne organized a meaningful Mass, celebrated by Father Pat Butler at the DePaul House Chapel. The liturgy highlighted St. Vincent DePaul as we neared his Feast Day on September 27. Sheila Morris Barnes graced us with her beautiful singing voice, while Theresa McMahon and Alba Giordano served as readers. Kelly Murray created a lovely setting w