Capital City Rescue Mission News & Events

Program Graduate Featured on WNYT

2012-01-18T11:09:00.005-05:00

Make sure you tune in to the Channel 13/WNYT @ 5:30 tomorrow (Thursday, Jan 19) to see Elaine Houston's segment called Today's Women. Rescue Mission program graduate Samantha Stallworth (pictured) will bring us on her journey from heartbreak to new hope in Jesus Christ. Don't miss it!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

2011-12-01T12:01:00.003-05:00

Christmas time is here again and we will all be hustling and bustling to hang up decorations, bake cookies, and find that perfect gift for family and friends.

During this holiday season filled with love and good tidings, let's remember those who may not have homes to decorate or are unable to give or receive gifts.

At the Mission, we will be serving over 2,500 meals on Christmas Day. Help us make someone's Christmas brighter by giving a gift for a hot, hearty meal. Thank you for caring for the homeless this holiday season!

ANNUAL BANQUET & SILENT AUCTION

2011-09-19T14:22:00.002-04:00

It's Fall again and the Annual Banquet is just around the corner! It will be held on October 19 & 20. Be sure to put this event on your calendar and RSVP right away! You may register online or call Sue Jones at 462-0421 to place your reservation.

All the funds raised this year will be used to "Furnish Hope", a part of our Supportive Housing Campaign to help transition men from our New Life Recovery Program into a more independent living situation.

We hope you can come and check out the exciting things that you have been a part of at the Mission and also see what the Lord has in store for us in the future!

YES! I WANT TO REGISTER.

WHAT IS "FURNISH HOPE?"

Fill a Backpack for a Needy Child!

2011-07-08T12:11:00.007-04:00

Before you know it, it will be time for the kids to go back to school again! We need your help so they can be prepared to start the year off on the right foot.

Our annual Backpack Giveaway Party will be held in the end of August where we will give away over 450 backpacks. Stewart's has donated the backpacks, now we need your help to fill them. Please drop off any back-to-school items to the Mission before August 9. Below is a list of items to get you started...Thank you!

Pencil cases
Markers
Pocket folders
Spiral & composition notebooks
Loose leaf paper
Erasers
Rulers
Scissors
Binders

23rd Annual Freihofer's Community Walk

2011-05-09T14:19:00.002-04:00

Join us for the 23rd Annual Freihofer's Community Walk on Saturday, June 4 @ 12:30pm.

Get your friends and family to sponsor you as you walk for the street-weary and struggling in the Capital Region.

THEN, come back to the Mission for an Open House and refreshments from 1:30-2:30!

Easter Dinner for $2.05!

2011-04-18T13:59:00.003-04:00

On Easter Sunday, the Mission will hold its annual Resurrection celebration for the struggling neighbors in our community. There will be a hearty ham dinner with all the trimmings provided for just $2.05 per meal!

If you would like to provide a meal for the homeless on Easter visit our website and DONATE!

Join us for a Women's Graduation!

2011-03-03T12:12:00.005-05:00

Please join us as Janice, Suzanne, and Diane (pictured right) graduate from our New Faith Family Center Program. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 10, at 2pm with refreshments following at 4pm.

Come help us celebrate the work God has done in their lives and pray for them as they embark on their new futures in Christ!

Please RSVP to 518-462-0421. Thank you!

Preparing Meat for the Homeless

2011-01-07T16:05:00.002-05:00

Pastor Will is in the Mission's butcher shop preparing a recent donation of a 2,000 pound bull. Through hamburgers, stew, soup, etc., thousands of homeless and needy people in the Capital Region will be able to have a hot meal.

Christmas was a Blessing, Thanks to You!

2010-12-22T10:01:00.005-05:00

Christmas was a such a blessing to so many. You helped serve over 2,700 meals to the poor and homeless! There were also thousands of gifts that were given away on Christmas Day to needy families. If you would still like to give a year-end gift, click HERE to donate and have a very Happy New Year!

Help Out the Mission by Becoming a Fan of E-Biz Docs!

2010-12-08T13:42:00.005-05:00

E-Biz Docs is supporting the Mission by donating $1.00 for every fan they receive on Facebook through Martin Luther King Jr. Day. E-BizDocs is an award-winning electronic document management service provider that is committed to helping companies, state agencies, local governments and other organizations find electronic solutions to otherwise inefficient record management systems. Help the Mission by visiting them on Facebook and becoming a fan today!

$2.05 for a Thanksgiving Dinner!

2010-11-24T12:27:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow, the Mission will be expecting to serve over 2,000 meals to the hurting and needy souls of the Capital Region. Since our bills don't come due until next month, it's not too late to contribute! Just $2.05 for a Thanksgiving meal could mean the world to a hungry person. We would also like your prayers for all staff and guests, that everything would go smoothly as so many come through our doors looking for hope. Thank you!

Don't Forget to Sign Up for the Annual Banquet & Silent Auction!

2010-09-27T11:34:00.005-04:00

The Mission is having its Annual Banquet and Silent Auction on October 20 and 21st. For just $17.00, you can get a delicious chicken florentine dinner, inspiring testimonies, and the opportunity to bid on an array of exciting auction items!

To register online or find out more information, visit the Annual Banquet webpage. Look forward to seeing you there!

Support the Backpack Project!

2010-08-10T10:24:00.003-04:00

Our backpack registration list is maxed out with over 400 backpacks that need to be filled with supplies!! These backpacks will be given out on Friday, August 27th, culminating in a party complete with hot dogs, music, face painting, and more!

We are still in need of some supplies so if you, your office, or your church would like to collect supplies, they may be dropped off anytime at Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 S Pearl St, Albany.

Thank you in advance for helping the needy children of the Capital Region get a good start to the school year!

Celebrate Independence and Healthy Hearts!

2010-07-02T14:20:00.003-04:00

On July 5th, the Mission is having its annual Independence Day Celebration and Healthy Hearts Fair for the needy in the South End of Albany. A picnic with all the fixin's will be provided as well as a chance to learn about and participate in heart healthy activities.

The festivities begin at 11:30am with a chapel service and continue with the picnic and activities from 12-2pm. Thank you for making events like this possible! God bless you!

Congratulations Jesse!

2010-05-26T11:05:00.006-04:00

On May 19, Jesse celebrated his completion of the Mission's 9-month New Life Program! Thanks to your faithful support, Jesse was able to experience God's transforming love and overcome his addiction and suffering.

Please pray for Jesse as he embarks on this new and exciting chapter in his life and that he would continue to let God direct his path.

Thank you!!

What do you think?

2010-05-03T10:43:00.011-04:00

Would you rather ask 10 sponsors for $10 each and walk in the Freihofer's Community Walk, or just send a gift of $100 out of your own money? Why?

Participating in the Freihofer's Community Walk has raised money to help the homeless at Capital City Rescue Mission for the last eight years.

This year we would like to use the funds to help purchase a replacement for our 2002, 15 passenger van. the van is worn out from continual use - picking up food for the hungry, transporting people in need, and doing a variety of urgent tasks. A new (er) van will be a great blessing!

Local Farmers Helping Feed the Hungry

2010-02-18T11:16:00.005-05:00

Thanks to some local farmers the Mission's "Meat for the Homeless" Project has been a success!

There have been a number of cows donated to the Mission which has resulted in thousands of destitute and downtrodden people being fed each month.

If you would like to donate livestock or know someone who would, please contact Perry Jones at 462-0459.

If you would like to read more about the farmers and their hearts for the Mission, click here.

Thousands of Meals & Gifts Given Away Thanks to You!

2009-12-28T15:25:00.006-05:00

Thanks to generous donors like you, the Mission was able to give away over 3,000 hot meals to the hungry and homeless of the Capital Region on Christmas Day!

However, a hot meal was not the only give-away...thousands of gifts were also provided for needy children and families.

Thank you for thinking of those less fortunate this Christmas season!

Thank You for Your Support this Thanksgiving!

2009-11-11T15:03:00.005-05:00

On Thanksgiving day, the Mission had its annual Thanksgiving Celebration. Your faithful support helped serve over 2,500 meals to the hungry!

In addition to a hot Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings, our Medical Clinic gave out 47 H1N1 and 53 seasonal flu shots!

Thank you for making these events possible!

You Can Help with the Backpack Giveaway!

2009-07-20T13:41:00.006-04:00

On August 28, the Mission gave away over 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to needy children in our community!

Thank you to everyone who made this day a success!!

With Your Help, Hundreds of Meals were Served!

2009-07-06T14:42:00.002-04:00

On July 4th, the Mission served 550 meals at its annual Independence Day picnic. It was a beautiful day for the festivities which included live music and Healthy Hearts Fair events.

Thank you for your faithful partnership which makes it all possible!

The Freihofer's Walk was a Success!

2009-05-18T11:54:00.009-04:00

On Saturday May 30th, the Mission participated in the 21st Annual Freihofer's Community Walk. Thanks to our walkers and those that sponsored them we raised over $3,700 for Capital City Rescue Mission!

Thank you and God bless you all!

Happy Resurrection Day!

2009-03-11T11:48:00.004-04:00

Easter Sunday, the Mission celebrated Christ's resurrection with a special dinner for the hungry and street-weary of the Capital Region. With your faithful support, we were able to serve close to 2,000 meals! Thank you for making it happen!

Thank You Volunteers!

2009-02-09T11:14:00.005-05:00

On Friday, February 13th, the Mission held a Valentine Appreciation Luncheon for all those volunteers who have helped keep the Mission going. It was wonderful to show our gratitude for their giving hearts.

Thank you for helping make the Mission what it is today!

You Made Christmas Special!

2009-01-16T13:43:00.002-05:00

Your compassionate support provided over 3,000 meals on Christmas Day! And because of your generosity, hundreds of people received a festive ham dinner and an array of Christmas gifts. Vicki came to the Mission on Christmas Day for the first time. "I am out of work and really appreciate being able to get hot Christmas meals to take home to my family."

Thank you for making Christmas brighter for so many needy families in the community!

Annual Banquet & Silent Auction

2008-10-06T11:40:00.010-04:00

Our Annual Banquet & Silent Auction was a success! With your help, we raised close to $80,000 to help establish a supportive housing program of 44 apartment units.

Our goal is to assist program graduates in their transition from homelessness to independent living. Thank you for caring!

2008 Road to Recovery Tour

2008-06-13T15:26:00.008-04:00

Mark Cashman's 2008 Road to Recovery Bicycle Tour to raise money for the Mission's New Faith Family Center has been pushed back due to some training and health issues. A new date will be announced soon. When he departs, he will be traveling approximately 300 miles, leaving from New Faith and heading toward the Berkshires, and then continuing down to Connecticut, returning 4 days later.

He will be checking the blog periodically up to the day he departs, so please leave him encouraging words and thoughts that he can take with him.

If you would like to support Mark on his journey please visit our DONATE page and type "Bike Tour" in the Designated For area. Thank you!