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St. Catherine's Connection - May 2025

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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!

Kids’ Corner

Spring Egg Hunt

Students at our R & E May School embarked on a Spring Egg Hunt! They had a blast finding the eggs filled with fidgets, toys and candy. A huge thank you to one of our incredible volunteers, Julianna, for organizing this fun-filled event!

Upcoming Events

Royale, honoring: Rich & Melissa Carrier of Total Events, Inc., Mark Ustin of Farrell Fritz Attorneys and Sunmark Credit Union. Your participation directly impacts the number of people we can serve. Click below to learn more about oursponsorship opportunities!

Ace of Spades

$5,000

King of Clubs $2,500

Queen of Diamonds

Jack of Hearts

Deuce of Spades

We support St. Catherine's Center for Children by hosting events because we believe every child deserves love, support, and opportunity. These events allow us to bring a little joy into the children’s lives, and also helps bring people together and share the children's stories.

—RICH CARRIER - OWNER, TOTAL EVENTS

CASINO ROYALE HONOREE

Ways To Give

LEAVE A LEGACY

• SUPPORTS GENERATIONS OF CHILDREN

• CAN BE USED TO FINALIZE ESTATE PLANS

• LEGAL THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

• IT’S FREE!

Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take when planning for the future. Yet, many people put it off, thinking they don’t need one or that it can wait. The truth is, having a will is not just for the wealthy—it’s for everyone who wants to ensure their wishes are respected and their loved ones are cared for.

A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets.One of the most important ways to support St. Catherine’s Center for Children is by creating your legacy in your will or Revocable Living Trust. It is a gift that costs nothing today, but ensures St. Catherine’s can support generations of happy memories for children.

SUMMER CLOTHING DRIVE

Benefitting children, families, and adults in St. Catherine’s Residential, and Homeless & Housing Programs in Albany and Columbia Counties

IN NEED OF:

Boys Size 10/12 (Ages 8-11)

• Nylon, Basketball Shorts

• Short Sleeve T-Shirts (Solid Colors/Graphics/Sports)

The Brady Legacy Circle

SCHEDULE A DROP OFF

*Items must be new and in original packaging.

Men Sizes Small & Medium

• Plain White Short Sleeve T-Shirts

Our Brady Legacy Circle honors Anthony N. Brady, who in 1912 financed the building of Brady Maternity Hospital and the adjacent building at 40 N. Main Ave. that is home to St. Catherine’s today.

Legacy Giving can take on many forms, such as: a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust, that names St. Catherine’s remainder beneficiary, a gift of assignment or qualified plan assets, such as IRA, 401(k), or 403(b), or a bequest provision for St. Catherine’s Center for Children in your will or revocable trust.

Program Spotlight

Permanency Resource Centers

Meeting the Needs of Adoptive, Guardianship, and Kinship Families

Our Permanency Resource Centers provide services to adoptive, guardianship and kinship families to help support, strengthen, and promote the well-being of children in their care at no cost to the caregiver

Located in both the Capital Region, serving Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties, and in the Mid-Hudson Valley Region, serving Columbia, Greene, Ulster and Delaware counties, our Permanency Resource Centers connect caregivers to community and public support services, providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

Services Include:

• Caregiver/Child Support Groups

• Case Management

• Extracurricular Activities

• Education Support Groups

• Mental Health Support

• DSS and Legal System Navigation

• Referrals To Camp

• Respite Opportunities

For more information, e-mail upstateprc@st-cath.org or downstateprc@st-cath.org, or click below!

Volunteer Spotlight

Girl Scout Troop 1149

Girl Scout Troop 1149 in Ravena put together Spring Baskets for children in our programs throughout Greene and Albany counties!

Each basket was packed with a cuddly stuffed animal, games, coloring books, and of course something sweet to nibble on!

Schalmont High School

Schalmont High School students in the National Art Honor Society created a variety of Spring mini canvas paintings for children in our Residential program!

A special thank you to the class and their teacher, Ashley Williams, for coordinating this incredible donation!

Interested in volunteering? Click the button to start your journey today!

DONATIONS WISH LIST Benefitting:

Baby Items

• Baby Wipes

• Infant Diapers (Newborn & Larger Sizes)

Ethnic-Specific

• Shampoo & Conditioner (for curly/coarse hair)

• Leave-in Conditioner & Hair Oils (Cantu, Shea Moisture, Carol’s Daughter)

• Edge Control & Styling Gel

• Wide-Tooth Combs

• Detangling Brushes

• Bonnets

• Durags

• Silk/Satin Pillowcases

• Shea Butter Lotion

Family Needs & Activities

• Bubble Fidget Toys

• Hot Wheels

• Outdoor Toys

• Outdoor Games

• Crayons

• Coloring Books

• Bubbles

• Play-Doh

• Board Games

• Card Games

*Please keep donations in their original packaging. We are unable to accept used items. For more information, visit: www.st-cath.org.

• Body Wash & Bar Soap

• Deodorant

• Disposable Razors

• Shaving Cream Non-Ethnic Specific

• Mouthwash (Alcohol-Free Preferred)

• Shampoo & Conditioner

• Toothpaste

• Toothbrushes

• Lotion

• Aldi

• BJ’s

• Gas Cards

• Hannaford

• Price Chopper Gift Cards

Household Items

• Bathroom/All Purpose Cleaners,

• Clorox Mopping Cloths/Wipes

• Paper Towels

• Laundry Detergent

• Standard-size Pillows

• Swiffer Dust Cloth Refills

• Sam’s Club

• Shop ‘n’ Save

• Stewart’s

• Target

• Wal-Mart

• Swiffer Wet Cloth Refills

• Twin/Queen Mattress Pads

• Twin/Queen Mattress Protectors

• (Zippered) Ziplock Bags (Snack, Sandwich & Quart Size)

• Zippered Pillow Protectors

For any questions or to arrange delivery, please contact:

Michele O'Hare: mpuleoohare@st-cath.org or Dori O'Neal: doneal@st-cath.org

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