2026
We’re so glad to be providing you updates on all the wonderful things happening at St. Catherine’s Center for Children – all of which are made possible through “Friends of St. Catherine’s” – like you! Thank you for your support. We hope you enjoy our newsletter!
For the second year in a row, thanks to the students at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, children in our Residential Program learned about a very important topic: medication safety!
The day started with a student-led presentation, filled with demonstrations and exciting science experiments. Then the children went around the gymnasium to various stations, including a table dedicated to separating “pills” that were different colored M&Ms and Skittles, filled out a personalized Medication Safety Book, and designed their very own medication canvas bag! Upon leaving, everyone received a “Medication Safety Expert” certificate. Year s o f Service
Join us once again at Franklin Plaza in Troy, NY for our most entertaining night of the year, the 16th Annual Spring Event: Casino Royale!
Honoring: Broadview Federal Credit Union, Northwestern Mutual’s Alessandro & Gina Tronco, the Albany & Troy Lion’s Club, Ruth Sano, and Gerald & Maryanne Gordon.
Will your number hit on the roulette wheel? Can you beat the dealer to 21? Maybe you’ll make the pull of the night at our wine pull…Perhaps you’re looking forward to the music, delicious food and the company of great friends? Our event has it all and we can’t wait to see you there!
All proceeds from your participation and sponsorship of this event directly support the 20+ human services programs offered by St. Catherine’s Center for Children. Your participation directly impacts the number of people we can serve.
To learn more, click the button at right, or head to www.st-cath.org/casino-royale
We are extending a big thank you to the Turkish Cultural Center Albany and Albany Community Center for their incredibly generous donation of hundreds of baby diapers and baby wipes to children and families in our programs!
Donations such as these are more than tangible goods. To those we serve, it offers reassurance, dignity, and hope.
We are sending a big thank you to the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church Youth Group for their thoughtful donation of more than 100 Easter baskets for children in our programs! Each bag was filled with treats, toys, personal hygiene products and a handmade card.
For more information on ways to support St. Catherine’s, click below to get started!
The SCCC Foundation’s wishlist highlights meaningful ways to support the everyday needs of the children and families we serve.
• Body Wash
• Deodorant
• Disposable Washcloths
• Diapers (All Sizes)
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Nail Clippers
• Hand Sanitizer
• Kleenex
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Toothpaste
• Aldi
• Hannaford
• Toothbrush Hygiene Gift Cards
• Price Chopper
• Stewart’s
• Walmart Activities
• Spring & Summer Outfits (New)
• Sizing: Children 8 to Adult XXL
• Age-appropriate DVDs for children ages 9-12
• Backpacks
• School Supplies
*Please keep donations in their original packaging. We are unable to accept used items. For more information, visit: www.st-cath.org.
For any questions or to arrange a donation drop off, please contact: Michele Puleo O'Hare: mpuleoohare@st-cath.org Clothing
We are sending a huge thank you to the Junior League of Albany for completing bedroom makeovers for the children at Byron House, a group home in our Residential program.
Each bedroom was catered to each child’s interests, equipped with new bedding, wall hangings, lights, rugs, and more, making the therapeutic environment where they recieve 24/7 care feel a little bit cozier and more personalized. When the children came home they were ecstatic!
Thank you to Pursuit Lending for transforming the bedrooms at Hubbard House, a group home in our Residential Program!
The children were thrilled to find new bedding, rugs, wall art, storage organizers, and more when they got back from their outing! Each room was made over with the child’s interests in mind, empowering them to be their best selves in a therapeutic environment.
