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November 8, 2024Port of Albany Collecting Donations for Albany Maritime Ministry
The Albany Maritime Ministry (AMM)’s Christmas at Sea hospitality program has begun. Small, gift-wrapped boxes (shoebox or small plastic bin with lid) can be donated for distribution to seafarers who are on vessels at Capital District ports and away from their families during the holidays.
Suggested items for donation include:
- Something local to Albany or NY
- Warm clothing (knit caps, gloves, work gloves, warm socks, sweatshirt – M, L or XL)
- Stationery (writing paper, envelopes, notepads, pencils, pens)
- Toiletries (razors, shaving cream, aftershave, toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant/fragrant soaps, lotions, combs, etc.)
- AA/AAA batteries
- Activity books (puzzles, word searches, adult coloring)
-NO CANDY OR ALCOHOL PLEASE-
Drop-off locations for donations (through the end of the year) include the Unity Lutheran Church (1500 Western Ave, Albany) and the Port of Albany Administration Building (106 Smith Blvd, Albany).
On Sunday, December 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, AMM will be hosting an Advent Open House at the Rev. William G. Hempel Seafarer Center (109 Smith Blvd) at the Port of Albany where wrapped boxes can also be dropped off.
For more information about Christmas at Sea, contact volunteer Dick Walker at 518-713-4882 or visit https://albanymm.us/ChristmasAtSea.html
