The Mission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, completely funded by private donations and does not accept any city, state or federal funds.
Serving the community of Albany, NY since 1949.
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We know our work can bring a lot of questions. Here are a list of some that we get most often. Please feel free to contact us if you need more help!
The Mission accepts donations of food, clothing, toiletries, furniture in good condition, working appliances, and gently used/clean toys. For a more extensive list, please visit our in-kind donation page
Due to limited resources, we generally do not do pick-ups. Furniture in very good condition can be dropped off M-F 9 AM to 12 PM. Call Alexis at 518.462.0459 x 294 prior to drop off.
The driveway for our clothing drop-off area is located between two large brick warehouse buildings on Arch St. in the South End of Albany (just around the corner from our main building at 259 South Pearl St). If utilizing a GPS, use the address 127 Arch St, Albany, NY. There should be signs outside that say “Clothing Center Donations” with arrows. Drop-off hours are 8am – 4pm, Monday through Saturday.
There should be a couple of gentlemen just inside that will come out to help you unload your vehicle.
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The Mission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, completely funded by private donations and does not accept any city, state or federal funds.
We generally discourage giving panhandlers money and instead encourage people to meet that individual’s immediate needs by packing a care kit. Download “How to Pack a Care Kit” guide.
Please contact Sue Jones at 518.462.0421 and she can reduce or stop mailings. Please understand that our mailing lists are sent to the printer well in advance, so it takes about 3 months for your request to take effect.
We would be happy to send a representative to speak at your church service or at your special event. Please contact Denise Manning at 518.462.0459 x 227.
Come to the Mission’s front desk before 5:30PM with some form of identification or another means to prove your identity. For more information, visit our Shelter page or call the front desk at 518.462.0459 x221.
Yes! For dates and times of operation, visit our Clothing page.
Due to confidentiality and other circumstances, we do not give information on any of our guests unless that person is an emergency contact or is given special permission.
The person in need of a recovery program must make initial contact with our program staff. We do not contact potential participants at the request of a family member or friend.
Unfortunately, we do not offer this kind of assistance.
Sorry about that! Feel free to contact us via our website or Facebook/Instagram Messaging and we will do our best to answer your question as soon as possible.
Serving the community of Albany, NY since 1949.
