Deliver HOT Meals on Thanksgiving and/or Christmas

Do you have a couple of hours available on Thanksgiving (and/or Christmas) and want to do something charitable? How about delivering a hot meal to seniors in Schenectady County! This is a great activity to include younger family members and inspire a charitable spirit.

When: Thanksgiving (Nov 22) & Christmas (Dec 25)
Where: Salvation Army @ 222 Lafayette St., Schenectady
Time: Arrive at 10am (most routes are completed by 12:30pm)

For more information and/or reserve a route, call Shannon Popp at 518-372-5667 by Friday, November 16 for Thanksgiving deliveries and December 17 for Christmas deliveries.

"I wasn't sure what to expect my first time delivering meals and didn't know if I had the time. What I found was I was able to get my own food prepared AND have time to give to others. My boyfriend now helps me and we do both Thanksgiving and Christmas food deliveries. The activity is extremely appreciated amongst the recipients and the Salvation Army event volunteers. It is a joyful time of year and our hearts are so full when the activity is complete." Anonymous

Teresian House Community Outreach Respite Program

Are you feeling stressed from day-in, day-out round-the-clock care of supervision of an elderly relative? Are you unable to take a weekend away or a short vacation for lack of trustworthy alternate care arrangements? Thanks to generous funding through the Troy Savings Bank Foundation, Teresian House is offering a program to give assistance to those in need of temporary respite care that are either unable to afford the daily rate and are currently not enrolled in Medicaid.

For more information please call 518-456-2000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services

Catholic Charities began in Schenectady County more than 75 years ago. While the specific programs and services have changed, the commitment has not. Catholic Charities remains committed to offering people in need-our brothers and sisters-a respectful helping hand, a kind and caring word, and hope for tomorrow.

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services (CCSCSS) provides a range of programs and services to support quality of life for seniors – Caregiver Support Services, Dayhaven Social Adult Day Services, Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Meal on Wheels, Senior Dining Centers - Friendship Cafés, and Transportation Services (Medical, Congregate, and Dayhaven).

Catholic Charities Senior & Caregiver Support Services appreciates the generosity of donations. Your gift makes a difference to the senior community throughout the year.

Stress Busting Workshops Scheduled for 2019

For information on the programs scheduled below, contact Lauren Benoit at 518-372-5667.

Stress Busting for Family Caregivers (Alzheimer's/Dementia)
- Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2. (backup date May 9)
- 10am to 11:30am
- Home Instead Senior Care, 1B Rapp Road, Albany
Stress Busting for Family Caregivers (non-specific)

Wednesdays, March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 (backup date May 22)
1pm to 2:30pm
Town of Bethlehem City Hall, Room 101A, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar

Stress Busting for Family Caregivers (non-specific)

Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6 (backup date November 13)
1pm to 2:30pm
St. Sophia Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany