Naming Opportunities
For The New Damien Center at 728 Madison Avenue
For The New Damien Center at 728 Madison Avenue
*Each naming area will be adorned with an engraved plaque
In Memory Of or In Honor Of the name you choose.
For a tour of the new Damien Center and/or more information about our Naming Opportunities, please contact Perry Junjulas, Executive Director, at 518‐449‐7119 Ext 121 or by email: PerryJ@AlbanyDamienCenter.org
Why I Named a Room at the NEW Albany Damien Center - Diane Kempf
"My brother, Frank Goggin, was an incredibly loving, kind, compassionate, hilariously funny, living life to the fullest, and a musically gifted young man who at only 25 years old in 1989 said goodbye to us and his struggles with HIV/AIDS after a brave and faith-filled journey.
When the Albany Damien Center came to my attention, I knew support of the Center would be a way to honor Frank’s life and memory. Frank would have loved the Albany Damien Center -- a place to dwell, visit, find friends, and be understood without judgment. Unfortunately, in the late 1980’s such a place did not exist. My mother and I began thinking of ways to support the Center financially in small ways now as well as in our estate planning. Meanwhile, as the new building was preparing to open, there were opportunities to name a room. I decided to name “The Quiet Room” in memory of Frank as a Christmas gift to my mother.
What a blessing the staff, volunteers, and residents and friends of the Damien Center must be to those facing health and personal issues. Much of what they do depends on people getting involved, something I hope everyone will consider. For my mom and I, we have been so warmly welcomed into the community at the Albany Damien Center that it feels like “family.” It is a gift. We are grateful. God Bless you all!"
-Diane
Frank's sister and dedicated supporter of the Albany Damien Center
When the Albany Damien Center came to my attention, I knew support of the Center would be a way to honor Frank’s life and memory. Frank would have loved the Albany Damien Center -- a place to dwell, visit, find friends, and be understood without judgment. Unfortunately, in the late 1980’s such a place did not exist. My mother and I began thinking of ways to support the Center financially in small ways now as well as in our estate planning. Meanwhile, as the new building was preparing to open, there were opportunities to name a room. I decided to name “The Quiet Room” in memory of Frank as a Christmas gift to my mother.
What a blessing the staff, volunteers, and residents and friends of the Damien Center must be to those facing health and personal issues. Much of what they do depends on people getting involved, something I hope everyone will consider. For my mom and I, we have been so warmly welcomed into the community at the Albany Damien Center that it feels like “family.” It is a gift. We are grateful. God Bless you all!"
-Diane
Frank's sister and dedicated supporter of the Albany Damien Center
Spaces Available to Name:
The Apartments
- $2,500 each – 18 studio and 2 one bedroom apartments will include a full bath, closets, bed, headboard, frame, mattress & box spring, two chairs, table, dresser, nightstand, fridge, stove, window shades, cabinets & counter-top.
- Named by Dan O'Connell
- Named by Neil & Jane Golub in memory of Glen Rosengarten
- Named in Memory of Bill Broderick
- Named by the Ernest O. Reaugh Trust Fund
FLOOR B
- $5,000 The Computer Room - 10 computers, printer, counter-top, chairs
- $5,000 The Fitness Room - Weight & cardio machines, rubberized floor, mirrors
- $2,500 The Shower Room – a full shower & bathroom available for all members of the Damien Center, including those who are homeless.
- $2,500 The Healing Room – a room for 2 massage tables for massage therapy, Reiki, acupuncture, and meditation. Named by The Junjulas, Green, and Passarella Families
- $5,000 The Community Training Room – a multi-purpose room to be used for up to 40 people for training, community meetings, yoga, and food pantry bag distribution – will include Chairs, Tables, TV Screen & AV Equipment, Whiteboards, Upright Piano.
- $2,500 The Food Pantry – storage for all food supplies that will serve over 30,000 meals per year including a walk-in freezer, 2 commercial refrigerators, steel wire shelving, sorting table.
FLOOR BA
- $15,000 The PAWS Food Storage & Pet Washing Station – that will hold over 20,000 pounds of food, litter, and treats dispensed each year as well as a pet washing station for our volunteer groomers to help the pets served by PAWS. Named by the Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation
FLOOR 1
- $20,000 The Living Room – a comfortable drop-in space for socialization, meals, and many other activities serving as the focal point for the Damien Center. This room will have a set of large double doors upon entry, a fireplace, flat screen TV, club chairs, dining tables and chairs that lead out to the back patio. Named in memory of Michael Losinger
- $25,000 The Kitchen - a state of the art commercial kitchen area complete with a six-burner stove & grill, Ansel system, two commercial refrigerators, one commercial freezer, high power dishwasher, ice machine, work stations, small pantry, office.
- $20,000 The Reception Area – our 24/7 staffed front desk reception area will greet each tenant and visitor to the Damien Center. The reception area will have a player piano, hanging waterfall, and a front desk area that will have an electronic message board, tenant mailboxes, printer/copier, computers, and counter for information.
- $2,500 The Support Group Room - will feature couches, chairs, end tables, and lamps to provide a warm space for groups. Named by the Division of Air Resources in Memory of Linda M. Stuart
Each naming area will come with a plaque In Memory of or In Honor of the name you choose
FLOOR 1A
- $2,500 The Quiet Room - a living room for those seeking a quiet space to read or relax featuring club chairs and end tables. Named in memory of Frank Goggin
- $5,000 The Conference Room – a smaller conference room on the first floor for individual and group meetings and support will include tables, chairs, flat screen TV and audio pod for conferencing
FLOOR 2
- $2,500 The Volunteer & Staff Break Room - a place for our staff and volunteers to have meals, storage, and breaks complete with a fridge, coffee machine, water cooler, tables, chairs, and lockers.
- $2,500 The Laundry Room – will have washers, dryers, table, and all laundry supplies exclusively for use by the tenants.
FLOOR 3
- $2,500 The Tenant Living Room – a living room area just for the tenants away from the hustle and bustle of the main Damien Center area. Tenants may join to watch a movie, play a game, or sit and relax in this comfortable living room area.
Outside
- $5,000 The Front Porch – a restoration based on photos from 1940, the new front porch will feature rocking chairs, benches, and flower boxes: Named by The Junjulas, Green, and Passarella Families
- $5,000 The Backyard Courtyard – will be outside the Living Room and have raised flower beds, tables, chairs, benches: Named by Sharon DeBonis and Diana Martin of the Vanbenthusen Fund