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  • ABOUT US
    • WHO WE ARE
    • FAQ
  • WHAT WE DO
    • PROVIDE SHELTER
    • FEED THE HUNGRY
    • DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORS
    • EMPOWER EMPLOYMENT
    • DISCIPLESHIP & LIFE SKILLS
    • PROVIDE CLOTHING
    • COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  • GET INVOLVED
    • VOLUNTEER
      • New Volunteers– Get Started!
      • Existing Volunteers– Portal Login
    • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • EVENTS
  • STORIES
    • VIDEOS
    • STORIES OF HOPE
    • NEWS STORIES
  • CONTACT
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • MATCHING GIFTS
    • DONATE CLOTHING
    • DONATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
    • HOST FILL THE TRUCK EVENT
    • ORGANIZE A COLLECTION
    • PLANNED GIVING
    • NON-CASH GIFTS
    • SHOP TARGET REGISTRY
    • AUTOMOBILE DONATION
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NEWS STORIES

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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May 15, 2019  |  In Events

2019 ANNUAL BANQUET

At this year’s annual banquet, we celebrated the amazing things City Mission donors are doing on our campus and throughout our community for 113 years!

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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 4, 2018  |  In Events

2018 ANNUAL BANQUET

At this year’s annual banquet, we celebrated the amazing things City Mission donors are doing on our campus and throughout our community!

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February 1, 2018  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

OPERATION WARM & SAFE

Sleeping outside is dangerous. Throughout this winter season, we have seen an increase in guests arriving at our shelters to escape from the cold.

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A Christmas Wish
December 19, 2017  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

A CHRISTMAS WISH

When Carol arrived at City Mission, she was in a state of despair. She came with her young daughter, Katie, and they were frightened, nervous and unsure of what to expect.

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October 10, 2017  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

LISA’S STORY

When Lisa received devastating news of the death of her brother and nephew, it impacted her deeply. At the same time, her health began to fail. “It just felt like I was losing everything.”

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September 28, 2017  |  In Events

2017 GOLF WITH A MISSION

On September 18th, we hosted our 5th annual “Golf with a Mission” tournament at the Mohawk Golf Club to benefit City Mission’s employment program.

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May 2, 2017  |  In Events

2017 ANNUAL BANQUET

At this year’s 111th anniversary banquet, we celebrated “The Power of One.” It was a wonderful time of as over 1,100 people joined us over the course of three nights.

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March 1, 2017  |  In Events

MATCHING GIFT CAMPAIGN

During the month of March, SEFCU has generously agreed to match gifts given through their secure online donation form, up to $4,500.

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January 31, 2017  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

STEVE’S STORY

“I know what it’s like to be cold and sleep on a bench… I know what it’s like to hide behind a dumpster in the middle of the night, trying to stay warm.”

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Amy’s Story
December 9, 2016  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

AMY’S STORY

Amy arrived at City Mission a few months ago. “As I approached the Family Life Center, I suddenly got tears in my eyes. I said to myself, “I’m home… this is my home.”

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November 8, 2016  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

MARY’S STORY

Mary, a resident of our Family Life Center, knows what that feels like. Recently, she became homeless for the first time —a situation she never thought she would face.

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October 25, 2016  |  In STORIES OF HOPE

SEAN’S STORY

Sean first came to City Mission because he needed something to eat and a place to sleep. Like so many others, he was hungry. He was tired. And he was scared.

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August 5, 2016  |  In Events

2016 GOLF WITH A MISSION

Please join City Mission of Schenectady, Hodorowski Homes and Northway Golf Center in support of the Schenectady Works Program.

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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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April 14, 2016  |  In Events

2016 ANNUAL BANQUET

Recently, we celebrated City Mission’s 110th year anniversary with our annual banquet with over 1,100 friends, volunteers and supporters of the Mission.

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