Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region

12/18/2020

ACPHS COVID-19 Vaccine Survey

"MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AND GET A CHANCE TO WIN A $50 GIFT CARD!

You are serious about your health. We already know. As a valued member of our community your health is important to us too.

Your opinions and concerns matter.

Please take the COVID-19 Vaccine Survey!

We want to know the thoughts of Albany-area residents on COVID-19 vaccination.

This survey is being done by researchers from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) at the request of the South End Community Collaborative"

https://redcap02.acphs.edu/surveys/index.php?s=4KMEAJTA9P

You are being invited to participate in a research study entitled, "ACPHS COVID-19 Vaccine Survey". This study is being done by Dr. Stacy Pettigrew, Dr. Margaret Doll, and Dr. Laura Ordway from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and at the request of the South End Community Collabora...

12/17/2020

All of our locations & pantries are closed today.We are working remotely. Direct pantry phone lines are OPEN and taking calls for upcoming deliveries.

Arbor Hill Pantry Cell / Direct Line - 518-364-2395
Trinity Pantry Cell / Direct Line - 518-364-1103

12/16/2020

Food Pantries - Trinity Alliance

** Important update below about accessing Trinity & Arbor Hill Center food pantries! **

For the health and safety of all staff, volunteers, and visitors, our food pantries have moved to a "by delivery only" model effective 12/7/20.

To make this transition as smooth as possible, our pantries now have their own dedicated cell phone lines where you can reach them directly. Pantry members may call or text in their delivery requests to the numbers below!

Arbor Hill Pantry Cell - 518-364-2395
Trinity Pantry Cell - 518-364-1103

* The following services are available for delivery:
- Monthly pantry service
- Produce delivery (weekly every Tues & Thurs)
- Toiletry delivery

http://www.trinityalliancealbany.org/food-pantries/

For the health and safety of all staff, volunteers, and visitors, our food pantries have moved to a "by delivery only" model effective 12/7/20. 

12/08/2020

10 years ago, the first Holiday Hope (December 2010) was held at Trinity's Arbor Hill. I wasn't sure if anyone would attend. I just knew it had to get done. There had to be a place where people could come and be honest about their losses, the burden to celebrate and the pressure to pretend they weren't hurting. It wasn't easy, but year after year people came and together we connected, cried, and learned from each other. 2020 hasn't been easy; many of us and those we service have faced unthinkable losses. Homicide survivors extend way beyond the immediate family, including friends, and neighbors. Register by scanning the QR code.
- Lisa Good, MSW
Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region- Urban Grief, Director

11/16/2020

Neighbor helping Neighbor, one coat at a time.

We distributed 31 coats today in conjunction with our turkey distribution - almost 75% adult sizes!

We need more coats!!!!

We distributed 31 coats today in conjunction with our turkey distribution - almost 75% adult sizes!  We are in need of coats in all sizes;  men and women's coats! Also accepting plus sizes. Please consider donating new or gently used coats. 

11/13/2020

Capital Region BOCES will be collaborating with Hannaford Dietician Fran Weiss to offer a "Diabetes and Me" webinar on Wednesday, November 18 from 5:00 – 5:45 PM. This event comes at no cost to participants and is open to anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and how they may manage it through daily dietary choices.

11/10/2020

YJI Lunch & Learn Webinar with Lisa Good

Join us for the next session of our “Lunch & Learn” webinar series. Every month, the YJI will bring to you the work of prominent researchers in the field of youth justice! Our “Lunch & Learn” sessions are designed to be interactive, informative, and thought-provoking.

"No Safe Space: Creating Pathways to Connect & Heal"

11/03/2020

Use your voice by voting!

To locate your voting poll site visit
https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

#IVoted2020
#Vote2020

10/24/2020

The Radix Center

A big thanks goes out to Albany 518 SNUG for picking up pumpkins to distribute among their youth!

10/22/2020

United Way of the Greater Capital Region

We are working with our community partners to strengthen our neighborhoods. Thanks to the United Way and community champions for your support to advance our mission!

We are living in extraordinary times, and maybe you just want things to go back to normal.

At United Way of the Greater Capital Region, we want better than normal, because normal just wasn’t working for thousands of our neighbors, and old broken systems will not fix the challenges we face.

With your help we want to reimagine a new normal and rebuild a more equitable and resilient Capital Region.

Join us! Because together we can Respond, Recover, Reimagine, Rebuild, and #LIVEUNITED. Learn more and make your pledge today at www.UnitedWayGCR.org/ChangeStartsHere

10/21/2020

We need to borrow two- three sturdy coat / clothes racks for Oct - Jan for our coat drive. If you have one, we will pick up. Please contact Addy Waldie, 518-449-5155 x134. Please & thank you 🙂

10/20/2020

Albany 518 SNUG

Too many parents crying....Too many children are dying!!!

10/16/2020

Harris Oberlander, our CEO, along with other area professionals discuss community partners; when we work together - change happens. On Oct. 28th.

We are thrilled to announce the panelists for our upcoming virtual conference, CONVERGE! Join us on October 28, from 11AM-12:30PM EDT, as we dive into discussions centered around why we all need to work together to create a better and brighter future for the health of our communities. #CONVERGE #healthequity

Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/converge-virtual-conference-reimagining-health-together-registration-123226157755

A huge thank you to our co-hosts: CDPHP, Ellis Medicine, Fidelis Care, HealthNow/BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Hometown Health Center, Innovative Health Alliance of New York (IHANY), MVP Health Care, St. Mary's Healthcare, Amsterdam, and St. Peter's Health Partners.

10/12/2020

Cleaning out the closets? Save the coats for us.

Cleaning out the closets? Save the coats for us.

Our Coat Boutique kicks off soon! Open October - February.   Last year we distributed 483 coats.   We are in need of coats in all sizes; men and women's, girls & boy/teen coats! Also accepting plus sizes. Please consider donating new or gently used coats. 

10/07/2020

October FOOD ASSEMBLY Volunteer

We need some volunteers for this Friday, October 9!
FOOD ASSEMBLY Volunteer:
This volunteer opportunity will consist of assembling our food bags that will be delivered to members of our community.

Thank you for your support! This volunteer opportunity will consist of assembling our food bags that will be delivered to members of our community. We are responsible for re-packing 12 bulk pallets worth of food, which will then be delivered to over 400 households in Albany.  We'd be thrilled to ...

10/06/2020

Employment Opportunities - Trinity Alliance

We are Hiring! Join our team!

* Highlight: Food Pantry Coordinator, Trinity Place

http://www.trinityalliancealbany.org/employment-at-trinity/

Trinity Alliance is looking for self-motivated people to join our dedicated team!  If that person is YOU, please take a look at the job description(s) below and send in your resume.  

10/06/2020

Support Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Foundation Inc by shopping at AmazonSmile.

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14.

Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/80-0541193 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Foundation Inc.

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Foundation Inc. Support us every time you shop.

10/02/2020

Flu Shot Clinic. TODAY. Noon - 3pm
Arbor Hill Center, 47 N. Lark Street
Walk-up Welcome!
* scooby doo band aids and twizzlers *

10/01/2020

Mass Food Delivery Sign Up - October 2020

UPDATE: We have reached capacity for our Mass Food Delivery this month.

* Still Need Food?
Reach out & visit our two food pantries M-F 9am to 4pm
Arbor Hill Center, 47 N. Lark 518-463-1516
15 Trinity Place 518-449-5155

Sign up at link below for delivery, inside The City of Albany.

ALL CITY OF ALBANY RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO SIGN UP Trinity Alliance will host our final Mass Food Delivery of the year on October 9, 2020. We receive a mix of food items (fruits, vegetables, dairy, and others) & will be delivering them throughout the City of Albany to those who sign up. We will be....

09/29/2020

Flu Shot Clinic. Happening now! Appointments still available between 2-3pm. Call now to reserve your spot!! 518-449-5155. @ 15 Trinity Place

09/28/2020

Flu Vaccine Clinic by Appointment only
Tuesday Sept 29
15 Trinity Place, Albany 12202
12 noon - 3pm
* Call 518-449-5155 (ext 226 to leave a message) to reserve your appointment time.

09/24/2020

AVillage

Our first Thursday Meeting this season will take place on September 24th, in conjunction with the South End Night Market at The Radix Center, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m., hosted by Eva Bass, in partnership with BirthNet!

Our first topic is Black Maternal Health, specifically the disparities and health inequities black women face. We will be joined by Doulas from BirthNet and the South End community.

All are welcome to join! Stop by the South End Night Market or tune in via Facebook Live! Check back for the link!

09/23/2020

The RED Bookshelf

The RED Bookshelf

Come check out Albany Fest 2020 at Lincoln Park on September 26th 1pm-5pm! Free Books, Author Readings, and more.....

09/22/2020

Did you know one in four people aren’t registered to vote😱 ! We’re sure you’ll agree with us when we say that number is TOO HIGH. If you are not yet registered, what are you waiting for?
It only takes two minutes! Visit https://bit.ly/2EDwKgv and get #VoteReady TODAY!

09/22/2020

Register to VOTE !

Moved? Turned 18? Changed your name recently? New Citizen?

Register to VOTE. Update your information. Change the world in 2 minutes or less.

09/14/2020

Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region

Virtual Format for Fall 2020 - Sign up!!!!

Did you know that to make a strong start in pre-school, a child needs 10,000 words?

Many children who live in Urban communities start school with a command of only 900 words, versus their middle income counterparts who start school with more than 10,000 words. Trinity wants to even the playing field, and give ALL CHILDREN the chance!

Trinity Alliance’s Race to 10,000 is an exciting program geared for parents/guardians and their children, ages birth to three years old. Expecting women are also encouraged to participate. This program is a fun, activity-rich 10 week program to help children increase their vocabulary and communication, so they have a head start in their education.

09/11/2020

Board of Elections | Albany County, NY

Your Vote Counts!
Be sure to register to vote in time for the next election. It only takes a few minutes.

You can download a form below, or call Albany County Board of Elections at (518) 487-5060 to ask to have a form mailed you.

https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/board-of-elections

Be sure to register to vote in time for the next election. It only takes a few minutes. You can download a form below, or call us at (518) 487-5060 to ask us to mail you a form.

09/10/2020

Mass Food Delivery Sign Up - September 2020

Update: We are FULL for Tuesday Sept 15 deliveries. Oct 9 & 13 sign-up open soon.

Need food? Contact our Food Pantries M-F for help.
Trinity Place 518-449-5155
Arbor Hill Center 518-463-1516
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Trinity is hosting Mass Food Delivery on September 11th and 15th - sign up using this form to request food delivery. We deliver within City of Albany.

ALL CITY OF ALBANY RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO SIGN UP Trinity Alliance will host Mass Food Deliveries on September 11th and September 15th, 2020. We receive a mix of food items (fruits, vegetables, dairy, and others) & will be delivering them throughout the City of Albany to those who sign up. We will...

09/10/2020

Responding to the Census

Complete the 2020 Census! Your community is counting on you.

Now more than ever, it's critical that we ALL respond to the 2020 Census. Help our community receive the federal funding it needs for the next 10 years by taking 10 minutes to complete your response today.

Hospitals, schools, roads (and much more!) receive funding based on census data.

Please complete your form online, by phone, or by mail when your invitation to respond arrives. Visit my2020census.gov to begin.

09/02/2020

Virtual Format for Fall 2020 - Sign up!!!!

Did you know that to make a strong start in pre-school, a child needs 10,000 words?

Many children who live in Urban communities start school with a command of only 900 words, versus their middle income counterparts who start school with more than 10,000 words. Trinity wants to even the playing field, and give ALL CHILDREN the chance!

Trinity Alliance’s Race to 10,000 is an exciting program geared for parents/guardians and their children, ages birth to three years old. Expecting women are also encouraged to participate. This program is a fun, activity-rich 10 week program to help children increase their vocabulary and communication, so they have a head start in their education.

09/01/2020

Today is the LAST DAY to fill out the City of Albany COVID-19 Community Survey.

Albany residents, please fill out this anonymous 5-minute survey by 5pm today to help the City of Albany government respond to the needs of the community, especially communities of color, in the event of a second wave of COVID-19 or future emergency. Please share with your friends and family so all voices are heard!

Survey Link: https://hsph.me/albanycovid (to access the survey in Spanish or Chinese, click the dropdown menu that reads “English” in top right corner)

09/01/2020

Become a Pollworker | New York State Board of Elections

Become a Pollworker!
"The right to vote is one of our nation's oldest and most important entitlements, and with this right comes responsibility. Free and open elections are the basis on which this country was formed and you can make a difference by becoming a poll worker to help protect those freedoms."

Because of COVID-19, New York is experiencing a critical shortage of poll workers. Historically, 55 percent of all New York’s poll workers are over the age of 60, making them especially vulnerable to the pandemic. This has resulted in a significant need for poll workers who are willing and able to assist with the administration of in-person voting during the November 3rd general election.

NYS Board of Elections Become a Pollworker.

08/31/2020

Families affected by gun violence say shootings must end

“Everybody loses. Nobody wins.” Emerald Cancer-Jackson, 518 SNUG says. “The violence is not the solution. But it’s like sometimes they don’t even know how to grieve. So they figure by doing something negative, that’s grieving, but it’s not. By making another mother mourn and go through the same thing. It’s not right. Don’t pick up the gun,” she said.

(WRGB) “I’ve seen so many mothers go to the court rooms and cry the same cry as if they were burying their child. I cried that cry 12 years ago,” said Mosetta Timmons. At 15 years old, Mosetta Timmons’ son was convicted of Second Degree Murder and sentenced to 15 years to lif...

08/23/2020

English

Be counted!! Complete the census by September 30th.

Learn about the 2020 Census - how to respond, and why it matters. Shape your future. START HERE.

08/21/2020

Busy day today!!! Great to connect with some of our community partners and get needed resources out into the community.

Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region was one of nine organizations in the Northeastern NY region selected to receive funding from Governor Andrew Cuomo's Nourish NY initiative, which provided $25 million to food banks for the purchase of agricultural food products from New York State farms and processors.

Trinity Alliance reserved some of its funding to share with smaller community partners that would not have access to this resource, and distributed the food at United Way GCR earlier today.

10 local organizations received a combined value of $20,000 in Nourish NY food products, which will serve 404 households in the immediate Capital District. #LiveUnited #NYTough