Press Releases – St. Catherine's Center for Children

New Executive Director Signals Positive Changes, Strong Future for St. Catherine’s Center for Children

November 17, 2025

ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, St. Catherine’s Center for Children, one of the Capital Region’s leading health and human services agencies announced the hiring of its new executive director, Kevin Doherty. The conclusion of an extensive executive search and the beginning of Doherty’s tenure at the nearly 140-year-old agency signals positive change and a bright future for the organization which serves thousands of vulnerable children, families and adults every year.

$172,000 Grant Funding to Support St. Catherine’s New Access360 Program

August 21, 2025

ALBANY, N.Y. – St. Catherine’s Center for Children was recently awarded two Momentum Fund grants totaling $172,839.80 from Healthy Alliance to support the agency’s new program, Access360. These grants were established to support the building of new programs, like Access360, to address health disparities and improve the overall health and well-being of thousands of state residents on Medicaid. The proposal put forth by St. Catherine’s Center for Children was one of more than 60 applications submitted. St. Catherine’s was granted this funding for its commitment to cultivating a healthier community.

Double Honor: St. Catherine’s Receives Two Awards for Programming Excellence

May 15, 2025

ALBANY, N.Y. – In the past several weeks, St. Catherine’s Center for Children has been honored twice for excellence in programming. Most recently, the New York State Parent Teacher Association recognized St. Catherine’s Lansingburgh Connects program with their Community Service Award at the Lansingburgh PTA Council’s annual Founder’s Day event. Just a couple of weeks prior, St. Catherine’s Access & Visitation program was awarded the Hon. Anthony V. Cardona Award by the Friends of Albany Children’s Center at its annual event.

St. Catherine’s Presented with Hon. Anthony V. Cardona Award

April 24, 2025

ALBANY, N.Y. – At a ceremony this week, held at The Skinny Pancake in Albany, St. Catherine’s Center for Children was presented with the Hon. Anthony V. Cardona Award by the Friends of Albany Children’s Center. St. Catherine’s was nominated for the award by Family Court Judge Susan Kushner for its numerous community-based programs and homeless services as well as the partnership between its Access & Visitation program and Albany County Family Court.

Save Lives and Taxpayer Dollars with One Stroke of the Pen, Increase State Funding for Health Home Care Management

April 2, 2025

With State budget negotiations ongoing, now is the time to address the lack of funding for Health Home Care Management programs throughout New York. It has been years since the State approved an increase in funding for these essential programs, but what are they?

Health Home Care Management programs, like the one at St. Catherine’s Center for Children, work to improve the health and well-being of Medicaid-eligible children and families dealing with chronic health issues. When issues like asthma, diabetes, a mental health diagnosis, developmental or neurological conditions or complex traumas go untreated for years, it creates larger issues that often result in costly emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations.

Casino Royale Fundraiser to Benefit Capital Region Programs and Services

March 24, 2025

ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, St. Catherine’s Center for Children – a leading, regional human services agency – announced the return of its annual Casino Royale fundraiser, a Capital Region favorite. The casino-themed event will be held on Thursday, May 29 at Franklin Plaza in Troy. All proceeds from the event will benefit St. Catherine’s programs which serve children, families, and adults in need in more than 20 counties.

St. Catherine’s Center for Children, Albany FireWolves Announce Three-Year Partnership

November 22, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, St. Catherine’s Center for Children and the Albany FireWolves, the Capital Region’s professional box lacrosse franchise, announced that they have officially entered into a three-year partnership. Since their arrival in Albany, the FireWolves have made it a point of emphasis to engage with local non-profits, schools and other community organizations to support the mission of those groups while spreading the game of lacrosse to those who have not had the opportunity to experience it.

St. Catherine’s Joins with CARES of NY, Albany County, City of Albany to Launch Albany Navigates

October 28, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, a joint press conference was held at the Albany Public Library, on Washington Ave., to announce the public launch of the Albany Navigates Health & Housing program – a joint effort between host program CARES of NY, Inc., St. Catherine’s Center for Children, Albany County, the City of Albany, the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society and Joseph’s House & Shelter. The program, which officially started in June of this year, aims to address the growing issue of homelessness and adjacent issues in Albany County by bringing together organizations already working to end housing insecurity and combining their efforts. Albany County and the City of Albany are funding the program by investing $1.8 million over three years.

Albany County Awards $150K Grant to Support St. Catherine’s Pathways Program

September 19, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. – St. Catherine’s Center for Children was recently awarded a $150,000 American Recovery Plan Act grant from the Albany County Community Development Grant Program to support the agency’s Pathways to Health & Housing, a street outreach program serving at-risk people who typically do not have access to or seek primary and behavioral healthcare services on their own.

St. Catherine’s to Host Elvis Tribute Concert at Albany’s The Egg

August 1, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. – St. Catherine’s Center for Children, a Capital Region-based, comprehensive human services organization, announced today that it will host an Elvis tribute concert, “Elvis: Good Rockin’ Tonight” at 7 PM on November 16, 2024, at The Egg in downtown Albany. The show, which will be held in Hart Theater, will star David Lee, one of the nation’s pre-eminent Elvis tribute artists, and feature Dan Fontaine, one of New England’s premier Elvis tribute artists, and his Memphis Sun Mafia band. Tickets are already on sale through The Egg’s website.