Sept. 28, 2016 Lake Placid - Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg will hold its annual Caritas Dinner Oct. 19 at the Crowne Plaza. Each year, Catholic Charities presents two awards – the Caritas Award and President’s Award to individuals, couples or groups who champion the building of compassionate and caring communities. The 2016 Caritas Award will be presented is Mercy Care of the Adirondacks while the President’s Award will be given to Linda Young of Lake Placid. Since 2007, Mercy Care has served elders of all faiths, offering companionship, friendship and spiritual care for those who are living in their own homes or other independent living communities in the Tri-Lakes region. Ms. Young was one of the key players in creating an ecumenical outreach to the needy in the Lake Placid area. For decades Linda has been the driving force behind the Interfaith Food Pantry and the Lake Placid Thrift Shop. Advanced reservations for the dinner are required by Oct. 10. Names of those attending with addresses and phone numbers should be sent to Caritas Dinner, Catholic Charities, 6866 State Hwy 37, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 A cash bar at the Crowne Plaza opens at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6. Further information is available from the Catholic Charities offices at 315-393-2255. |