When: Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Details: Academy of the Holy Names will take a break from academics for a day, as students, faculty and staff will spend the day volunteering their time at more than 20 different service organizations around the Capital District. The Day of Service will demonstrate the dedication of the entire Holy Names community to serve the marginalized, poor, and disadvantaged in the Capital District. The focus stems from the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM).

The day will consist of various service projects, ranging from preparing meals at the Sr. Maureen Joyce Soup Kitchen to sorting and organizing donations at St. Catherine’s Center for Children, and creating raffle baskets for Night out for You.

Upon returning, groups will debrief regarding their volunteer experience and create presentations for the school community about the specific organization in which they volunteered.  The day will end with a school-wide assembly showcasing students’ presentations on the organizations. Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) and Brown Transportation will be assisting with transportation, the latter courtesy of a grant provided by The Rev. Kenneth J. Doyle Catholic Education Fund.

Locations/Times:
  • 15 Love, 785 Washington Ave., Albany (8:45-10:45)
    • Sorting and organizing.
  • Albany Therapeutic Riding Center, 6640 Fuller Station Rd., Altamont (10-12)
    • Clean-up including cleaning the barn, painting, and mucking paddocks.
  • Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry, 2 Colby St. Albany (9-11:30)
    • Working in the food pantry and thrift shop, organizing and assisting as needed.
  • Eddy Village Green at Cohoes, 200 Village Green Dr, Cohoes (8:30 –10:45)
    • Organizing storage items; painting; potting plants for residents.
  • Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region, 80 Central Ave., Albany (9-11)
    • Sorting and organizing items.
  • Grassroot Givers 522 Washington Ave, Albany (9:30 –11:30)
    • Sorting and organizing clothing and book donations.
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 71 Fuller Road, Albany (9-12)
    • Working at the ReStore, shelving items, and assisting customers.
  • HATAS Read & Feed Program, 226 N Allen, Albany (8:30 –11)
    • Assisting the distribution of food for area weekend pantry programs.
  • Hoods House of Hoops: 340 1st St, Albany (9:15-11:15)
    • Assisting with cleanup in the gym and organizing items.
  • Night Out for You
    • Creating raffle baskets for upcoming fundraisers.
  • Patroon Land Farm, Ketcham Road, Voorheesville (9-11)
    • Labeling flower beds and planning items in heated greenhouse.
  • Promenade at University Place, 1228 Western Ave., Albany (9:30 – 11:30)
    • Doing a craft project and interacting with senior residents.
  • Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany (10:15-12:15)
    • Sorting donated “pull-tabs” from soda cans.
  • South End Children’s Café, 33 Rensselaer St., Albany (9-11)
    • Cleaning out and organizing storage area.
  • Sr. Maureen Joyce Soup Kitchen, 369 Livingston Ave., Albany (9:30 –11)
    • Preparing meals and assisting participants.
  • St. Catherine’s Center for Children, 40 N. Main Ave., Albany (8:40 –10:40)
    • Organizing donations center has received for children in their care.
  • St Louise House, 96 Menands Road, Albany (9:15-11:15)
    • Making blankets for Troy schools in need.

The following activities will take place at ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES, 1075 NEW SCOTLAND ROAD, ALBANY

  • Christ Child Society
    • Donating diapers and learning about what Christ Child Society offers new mothers in need.
  • Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
    • Make and deliver bagged lunches for the guests at the shelter. Location: The Commons
  • Our Lady of Mercy Life Center
    • Painting flowerpots and potting plants for seniors.