CoNSERNS-U

11/18/2025

THANK YOU, Castleton Elementary Student Council!
Your incredible effort during this year’s Sock-tober Drive is truly inspiring!
These socks will make a real difference for those served by CoNSERNS-U, and we’re so grateful for your dedication to helping others.
A big thank you as well to the entire CES community for supporting this amazing initiative. Together, you’ve warmed hearts (and feet!) in the best way possible. 💙🧦

Castleton Elementary's Student Council collected a whopping 700+ pairs of socks during their annual "Sock-tober" Drive, all of which will be donated to CoNSERNS-U! They flew past their collection goal of 500 pairs!

Each year, the CES Student Council collects new pairs of socks during October (hence "Sock-tober") and donates them to a local charitable program. Incredible work by the Student Council and thank you to everyone in the school community who contributed to this year's "Sock-tober" Drive!

09/05/2025

🌟 Thank You, Empire Generating Co LLC🌟

We are incredibly grateful to Empire Generating Co. LLC for their generous support of CoNSERNS-U Food Pantry. Through their annual golf tournament, they raised an incredible $22,956 this year to support our neighbors in need throughout Rensselaer County.

Your commitment to our community makes a real difference. We simply could not do what we do without the support of partners like you. 💙

Together, we are feeding hope. 🥫🙏

05/08/2025

Together, we can create a welcoming place at the table for everyone. Let's come together to support CoNSERNS-U and make a positive impact!
To learn more or donate: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/APATT25/CoNSERNSUResourceCenter

04/01/2025

03/17/2025

Our 2025 donation links are now live!

For those who are unable to join us for the Memorial Concert event on March 29th but would still like to make a donation, online donations can be made to any or all 3 benefiting organizations:

NAMI Capital Region: https://namicapitalregionny.org/10th-annual-dustin-mele-memorial-concert/

Catholic Charities Dustin Mele Memorial Fund: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/6dPzHQ?vid=1ibobz

AFSP Dustin Mele Memorial Concert: Link brings you to a team roster page: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=362937&fbclid=IwY2xjawJCqppleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHexhsW9UKt0ibauHDec03iuxRs5Bvz48PBoa1IljdIR0QXcso7UlDrspgg_aem_meH8zjGQ6XD-rYuo0Ws5rQ

On behalf of Dustin’s family and friends, and all those who will be helped through this year’s proceeds and benefiting organizations, thank you for your support!

02/21/2025

12/18/2024

🎄A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who donated toys for our Christmas Shop! 🎁

Your generosity and kindness make it possible for us to bring joy to so many this holiday season. We are excited and ready to hand out these wonderful gifts tomorrow and Friday, and we couldn't have done it without all of YOU — the amazing individuals, companies, and families who donated both time and/or toys to make this happen! 🙏

A shoutout to the Rensselaer Professional Firefighters for bringing in their toys in style with their festive, light-up firetruck! 🚒 The Christmas lights on the truck added so much fun and cheer to this season. 🎅🎄

Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your big hearts. Let's spread the holiday cheer together! ❤️🎅

11/26/2024

🦃🍂 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Community 🍂🦃

On behalf of Concerns U Food Pantry, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Boy Scout Troop 41, the East Greenbush Police Department, Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights, and everyone else who generously donated to help make this Thanksgiving special for those in need.

Your kindness, support, and commitment to helping others have made a real difference in our community. Whether it was a donation of food, time, or resources, every little bit helped us provide food to our neighbors this holiday season.

Thank you for showing the true spirit of giving! Your efforts remind us that together, we can make a positive impact and help those in need. We are grateful for each and every one of you! 🙏💛

05/15/2024

To our donors, our sponsors, the individuals who came to our breakfast, and anyone who shared our message through social media or just simply word of mouth, THANK YOU! YOU ALL play a vital role in our mission.

05/08/2024

05/07/2024

A Place at the Table is an event that showcases what we do to address our communities' food insecurity and how Catholic Charities is making a difference.

05/07/2024