Support Ministries

The Council of Community Services of New York State, also known as CCSNYS, is a membership-based, statewide association of charitable nonprofit organizations. Founded in 1927, it provides a range of specialized legal, financial and technical assistance services for nonprofit agencies through its subsidiaries. The association offers retirement, worker s compensation, and health, dental, disability and life insurance services through one of its subsidiaries known as Council Services Plus. The Council of Community Services of New York State is a member of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, National Association of Planning Councils and Alliance for Nonprofit Management. The association maintains a location in Albany, N.Y.

Mercy House, part of the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH) in Albany, NY, provides supportive shelter services for adults experiencing homelessness. Their facilities, including Mercy House, Sheridan House, South Ferry House, and Danielle's House, offer personalized care and housing-focused case management to assist individuals in achieving long-term stability. Through a welcoming and safe environment, IPH prioritizes client choice, empathy, and optimism, facilitating a process to help individuals resolve their housing crises. Safe Haven Albany, a seasonal low-barrier shelter, further ensures that the most vulnerable individuals have access to the support they need during the winter months. Generated from the website

Albany County Opportunity is a nonprofit organization, offering various services for individuals, children, and families for achieve economic self-sufficiency and social well-being. The organization offers various early childhood education and care programs, including club fed, early learning, family court, children s center, and Head Start and universal pre-K. Its family and community development programs cover a wide range of daily of needs of low-income families. Additionally, Albany County Opportunity offers weatherization assistance program, which includes energy related repairs and items, such as adding insulation materials to walls or ceilings and energy saving light bulbs. The programs also include cleaning, testing and repairing of heating and ventilation systems; replacement of refrigerators; and repairing of broken windows or outside doors. Albany County Opportunity also offers energy assistance, and nutrition and senior programs. It is located in Albany, N.Y.