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  • ABOUT US
    • RESPONSE TO COVID-19
    • WHO WE ARE
    • FAQ
  • WHAT WE DO
    • PROVIDE SHELTER
    • FEED THE HUNGRY
    • EMPOWER EMPLOYMENT
    • DISCIPLESHIP & LIFE SKILLS
    • PROVIDE CLOTHING
    • COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  • GET INVOLVED
    • VOLUNTEER
      • New Volunteers– Get Started!
      • Existing Volunteers– Portal Login
    • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • INTERNSHIPS
    • EVENTS
  • STORIES
    • VIDEOS
    • STORIES OF HOPE
    • NEWS STORIES
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE NOW
    • DONATE NOW
    • DONATE CLOTHING
    • DONATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
    • SHOP OUR TARGET REGISTRY
    • ORGANIZE A COLLECTION
    • AUTOMOBILE DONATION
    • GIFTS IN MEMORY/HONOR OF
    • PLANNED GIVING

NEWS STORIES

unique boutique
February 3, 2023  |  In NEWS STORIES

UNIQUE BOUTIQUE | SCHOOL CLOTHING ROOM

Unique Boutique is helping meet the needs of local children and families by offering students the opportunity to ‘shop’ clothing and other essential items. Learn more here!

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Balinda serving with smile
December 7, 2022  |  In NEWS STORIES

SERVING GOD BY SERVING FOOD

The Times Union recently visited our Dining Center to speak with our Director of Food Services about what goes into preparing and serving nearly 600 meals each day.

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November 28, 2022  |  In NEWS STORIES

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Check out this WNYT News coverage to hear from Angela Williams, Director of the Family Life Center, about how gatherings such as these can aid in healing a hurting heart.

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Ribbon Cutting
March 14, 2022  |  In NEWS STORIES

WELCOMING A NEW BUILDING

Earlier this month, we were blessed to come alongside partners, staff, and friends to welcome a new building at City Mission. Check this out to learn more!

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Life to the Fullest Cover Photo
September 29, 2021  |  In NEWS STORIES

LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH MIKE SACCOCIO

In this inspiring podcast interview, Executive Director Mike Saccocio joins host Dan Jason to discuss the ‘Power of God’s Love & Redemption.’

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Freight Farm Outside
August 4, 2021  |  In NEWS STORIES

FREIGHT FARM AT CITY MISSION

Through a trusted partnership with SEFCU, City Mission received a Freight Farm, located right next to the Administration building on our campus.

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August 4, 2021  |  In NEWS STORIES

WGY RADIO INTERVIEW WITH MIKE SACCOCIO

Executive Director, Mike Saccocio, recently had the opportunity to speak with WGY’s Diane Donato about exciting new developments happening at City Mission.

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Paul Buckowski/Times Union
April 26, 2021  |  In NEWS STORIES

WOMEN FIND FAITH, PURPOSE AT CITY MISSION

Since our Family Life Center opened in 2003, it has been a safe refuge for homeless women and children, providing emergency and long-term shelter.

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February 22, 2021  |  In NEWS STORIES

MORE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

In February 2021, we began demolition of two older buildings on Lafayette Street to create space for a new building which will house 10 apartments, as well as a Wellness Center.

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January 20, 2021  |  In NEWS STORIES

NOAH’S ARK

In order to help the students living at our Family Life Center, we recently created a special learning space called “Noah’s Ark” to be used as a virtual learning classroom.

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November 26, 2020  |  In NEWS STORIES

THANKSGIVING 2020

Thanksgiving 2020 looked different at City Mission due to COVID-19. Instead of gathering together in our Dining Center, to-go meals were distributed to hungry people.

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August 12, 2020  |  In NEWS STORIES

THE UNCONVENTIONAL PATH

Executive Director, Mike Saccocio, recently shared about the exciting and innovative things happening at City Mission on The Unconventional Path podcast.

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COVID-19 Update Website
March 17, 2020  |  In NEWS STORIES

COVID-19

We have been closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 in our community. We are dedicated to providing care to our residents.

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January 15, 2020  |  In NEWS STORIES

NEW APARTMENTS

In December 2019, we cut the ribbon on 8 new Transitional Housing apartments on Lafayette Street and celebrated with the new tenants!

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December 11, 2019  |  In NEWS STORIES

POLICE GIVE BACK

New recruits from the Schenectady Police Department served lunch at our Dining Center. It’s a great way to build positive relationships in our community.

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December 11, 2019  |  In NEWS STORIES

SUPPORT GROUPS

Fatherhood is an important topic. We are passionate about equipping men with the skills they need to be caring and involved fathers in the lives of their children.

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Gazzette_Health Ambassadors
October 23, 2019  |  In NEWS STORIES

EMPOWER HEALTH

The Health Ambassadors, part of Empower Health, bring their unique history and backgrounds to equip others to lead healthier lives.

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September 29, 2019  |  In NEWS STORIES

CHARITY NAVIGATOR

We were recently awarded the 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to transparency for the fourth year in a row!

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City Mission's New Transitional Housing Rendering
August 7, 2019  |  In NEWS STORIES

REBUILDING LIVES

In the summer of 2019, we began construction of 8 new apartments to expand our Transitional Housing program to support our graduates.

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Retired Pizza Maker Volunteers at City Mission
July 24, 2019  |  In NEWS STORIES

PIZZA ON A MISSION

Jerry Riggi, who used to own Riggi’s Pizza in Schenectady, now volunteers his time to teach our residents about making dough from scratch.

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Outside of building
March 6, 2019  |  In NEWS STORIES

RENOVATIONS COMPLETE

City Mission of Schenectady unveiled the new headquarters of its Schenectady Works program at 816 Union St. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

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May 19, 2016  |  In NEWS STORIES

DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORS

People who were once homeless on the streets are now working and welcoming visitors to the city as part of the Downtown Ambassador program.

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