27th Annual Saratoga Festival of Trees

Dear friends,

It’s hard to believe another year has passed and we are quickly approaching the 27th annual Festival of Trees. Not since 2019 have we been able to engage in all the wonderful activities this magical holiday event has to offer. However, this year we will be back in full swing. The Preview Reception on opening night will show case the usual display of beautifully decorated trees, wreathes and centerpieces. The small items will once again be “cash and carry.” The Family Day Activities on Saturday will resume its offering of three Breakfasts with Santa followed by one seating of Sundaes with Santa. Children attending can also participate in the crafting activities as well. The Holiday Store and raffle items will also be available. We are delighted to welcome you back after a very challenging time to truly celebrate the holiday season together.

The Festival of Trees is the major fundraiser of the Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. Funds raised help to support the crucial services so needed in the tri-county communities in these challenging times. The needs of our neighbors have grown dramatically and will continue to do so in the near future. The current state of funding for human services presents enormous challenges to providers and the people we ae privileged to serve. Please know, that while you are enjoying this year’s Festival of Trees, you are simultaneously helping the most vulnerable among us.

Thank you in advance for supporting the mission of Catholic Charities and the Festival of Trees.

Now more than ever our communities need us,
— and we need you!

Sister Charla Commins, Executive Director

Earline Johnson and Bruce O’Connell, Event Chairs

Programs & Services Offered by Catholic Charities

Each year Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties serves over 5,000 people in the tri-county region through the following programs.

Counseling

Individual, couple and family counseling -Intake, assessment and treatment of a range of individual and interpersonal issues provided by Licensed Clinical Social Workers.

Domestic Violence Project of Warren & Washington Counties

Full range of services to
victims of domestic violence
and their children

Mary's Haven

A community home for the dying serving persons with irreversible illness who no longer can remain safely in their homes. Holistic hospice care is provided to address the resident's physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs.

Mental health services for Saratoga County Head Start children and their families.

Saratoga Mentoring program
Prevention/diversion program impacting youth's academic, social and emotional milieu. Mentors commit to a minimum of two hours a week with their mentee. Family support services are also available.

NOEP
(Nutrition Outreach Education Program) serving Warren County, assisting families to apply for SNAP (formerly food stamps), recertification, advocacy with DSS and outreach and public presentations are available.

Emergency Services

Assistance with concrete basic needs (food, rent, medication, automobile expenses, etc.) where needed and feasible.

Programs and services are available to anyone in Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties, always accompanied by information, referral and advocacy as needed. Individuals are never refused services because of their inability to pay.

Administrative Offices:

142 Regent Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-5000

North County:

35 Broad Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-793-6212

Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice.

Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable.

Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.

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