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First New York and Catholic Charities Tri-County Services Announce 2024 Toilet Paper Take Down

• For Immediate Release
• Media Contact: Justin Cresswell, V.P. of Marketing & Business Development
• Call or Text 518-598-3917

ALBANY, NY – On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, First New York Federal Credit Union will present Catholic Charities Tri-County Services with a donation of thousands of toilet paper rolls transformed into several large Christmas trees. Together, both organizations will dismantle the trees and take the toilet paper donations to Catholic Charities Tri-County Services’ five Capital Region food pantries and two soup kitchens.

• Members of the media and dignitaries are invited to attend the Toilet Paper Take Down
• Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 10:00 AM
• First New York Headquarters, 2 Wall Street, Albany, NY 12205

This is an excellent video and photo opportunity. That morning, we will knock down the toilet paper trees, creating a unique cascade of toilet paper rolls, and start moving the considerable pile out to Catholic Charities Tri-County Services. See photos from year’s past below:

This charitable gift will help Catholic Charities Tri-County Services accommodate the 15-20% increase in individuals requiring their services. More specifically, it will help local families and individuals in most need and unable to receive personal care items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“The team and members of First New York Federal Credit Union are such a gift to the greater Capital Area Community with this simple gesture of a roll of toilet paper!” said Catholic Charities of the Albany Diocese CEO Sister Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ.  “The longevity of this partnership is a testament to a huge number of people recognizing that we can, by our small acts of kindness, offer real help to our neighbors with both dignity and compassion.”

“For the past eight years, First New York Federal Credit Union has consistently shown their remarkable generosity and commitment to our community through their annual Toilet Paper Drive. We are incredibly thankful to the entire First New York team for rallying their employees and members to support this cause,” said Jenn Hyde, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Tri-County Services. “Your contributions make a real difference, and our clients are truly grateful. These donations will be distributed to our five food pantries and two soup kitchens across Albany and Rensselaer Counties, helping both urban and rural families in need.”

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About First New York: First New York Federal Credit Union has been selected as the Best Credit Union three years running in the Daily Gazette’s Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards, and was recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by the Albany Times Union.

Founded in 1937, First New York is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative that provides personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the Capital Region. First New York offers complete financial services, including checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, online and mobile banking, business services, and commercial and investment services.

The Credit Union currently has $493 million in assets. It serves over 37,000+ members with full-service branches in Albany, Cobleskill, Glenville, Halfmoon, Niskayuna, North Greenbush, Rotterdam, and Saratoga, and scholastic branches in Schenectady, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Mohonasen High Schools. Members can access 5,600+ shared branch locations and 30,000+ fee-free ITM/ATMs nationwide.

About Catholic Charities Tri-County Services: Catholic Charities Tri-County Services operates essential programs that serve people in need or living in poverty throughout rural and urban Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer counties. These programs are designed to address basic needs and provide necessary youth services, along with financial literacy and asset building. Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, regardless of race, creed, religion, or lifestyle. Catholic Charities Tri-County Services is an agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is one of the largest, private social services organizations in the region, serving 14 counties around the Capital District across some 10,000 square miles. Last year, an estimated 100,000 people turned to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany for assistance. To learn more, go to: https://www.ccrcda.org/agencies-and-programs/catholic-charities-tri-county-services/ and https://www.facebook.com/CCTriCounty.

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