St. Catherine’s Center for Children- Hope for the Holidays

St. Catherine’s Center for Children offers programs and services that address the challenges our children and families face. We are committed to helping families find answers to their struggles. We provide a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.

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Holiday Gift Catalog

You can use our Holiday Gift Catalog to make cash donations that will be used to support children, adults, and families in need. Your gift can help send a child to camp, pay for therapeutic art classes for traumatized children, and so much more. Call Dori O’Neal at (518) 414-0454 to be added to our catalog mailing list.

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Adopt-A-Child/Family

The holidays can be especially difficult for parents who are unable to provide for their children. Our Adopt-a-Child/Family program allows you, your family and friends, or your group/organization the opportunity to make a big impact.

Just reach out to us, and we will match you with a child or family in need. Needs may include food, household items/essentials, clothing, or toys. If you would like to participate in this program, we ask that you plan ahead so that your shopping is complete and donations are ready for delivery or pick-up no later than December 5.

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Donate a Holiday Meal

Make this holiday season truly special by bringing hope to a family or individual in need. Donate a gift card that will be given to someone to purchase their own holiday meal. As you shop for your own holiday feast, take a moment to brighten someone else’s day with the empowering gift of choice. Our staff will personally deliver your gift card to those who will most benefit from your donation.

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Gift Wrapping Day Volunteers

Our annual gift wrapping day is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18 (snow day Dec. 19) from 10 am – 12 pm or to 12 pm – 2 pm at 40 North Main Ave. in Albany.

We’re always looking for volunteers to join us and help wrap toys or gifts. We provide the wrapping paper, scissors, tape, and snacks. You just bring a holiday smile (colorful sweaters are optional). Simply click below to contact Dori O’Neal to get on our volunteer list, as tables fill up quickly!

Be sure to ask about other holiday volunteer opportunities!

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Host a Children's Holiday Party

Host a party for children!
What a great way to bring them some holiday cheer!
Contact us to host a holiday party!

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Visit Our Holiday Trees

Starting in mid-November, we will once again have our holiday trees on display at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region. Each tree will be decorated with tags that have holiday needs and wishes for children, individuals, and families. You can also contact us to host your own tree at your workplace!

If you would like to grant some holiday wishes this year, you may take a tag or tags from one of our many trees, shop for the item(s), and return the unwrapped gift(s) to the drop-off box by the tree.

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