March 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!
Through our partnership with the Art School of Columbia County, residents at the Galvan Civic Motel had fun getting creative through the art of collaging! The Galvan Civic Motel is a temporary housing unit which falls under St. Catherine’s Columbia County Homeless Services.
This project, “Every Layer Tells a Story, Every Hand Adds Hope,” brings children and families together through hands-on artmaking that fosters self-expression, healing, and connection. Pre-started collages are given with an art kit filled with a variety of donated materials to add to the collage, giving them a chance to respond and rebuild, rather than inventing from nothing.
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 Alexander & Gina Tronco, the Albany & Troy Lion’s Club, 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 today!
Click below to learn about our sponsorship opportunities!
St. Catherine’s hosted our annual Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Event at Franklin Plaza to say thank you for all our supporters do for us!
Their time, talent, and generosity brings hope and makes a profound difference in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve. We thank everyone who came out to celebrate!
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
To celebrate a holiday dedicated to love, children in our Residential program made Valentine’s Day cards for seniors at local nursing homes! This initiative, inspired by “The Cupid Project,” was led by one of our dedicated volunteers, Lisa!
Feeling inspired? To learn more about how you can get involved, click below!
Gather your community group, organization, or company and spring into action! Projects include: weeding, raking, gardening, planting bulbs, and more!