Category: Family Services

Did you know that most American’s say they would rather be cared for at home when they pass away? Yet, less than 40% of Americans receive hospice care. Indeed, the best time to find out about hospice is before those services are needed. A person needs to be referred to hospice services with a 6-months … read more

Have you ever met someone who spent their lives in service? If you have, you know that it can change your life. Such is the case with Brother Mathias Barrett. At just sixteen years of age, Brother Mathias entered a Roman Catholic hospital to spend years assisting those in need. Later on at the age … read more

This charity has been around since 1887 serving individuals in need throughout Central New York. The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse NY is open to helping all people who need help.   Back in the early 1900’s, the Rescue Mission had a lodging house they used to feed and house homeless and displaced people. Today, … read more

The annual National Safety Month is observed in June. It gives focus on reducing the causes of injury and death in our homes and neighborhoods. However, safety for children includes providing a quality home environment for them to grow which is part of the mission of Agape Villages.   In 1958, Agape Villages began as … read more