WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Employees at the Schuyler office of Catholic Charities are settling in, down in the basement of the county's courthouse. It's foremost a move to help people seeking safety or food as they deal through difficulty.

"There are people who come here that have mobility issues, or are dealing with crisis and the more offices in place they have to the harder it is. So by putting us close together it just makes it more convenient," said Debbie MacDonald, agency supervisor.

In 2016 alone, the non-profit organization helped more than 200 victims of domestic violence, and the Schuyler and Chemung pantries combined helped more than 6,000 people with hunger.

"Any time you're struggling with domestic violence, any of the situations that we deal with, you're probably in need of food too," said Kristine Morseman, Victim Services and Housing Solutions supervisor.

The building offers security and privacy, while the other didn't. It's reassuring for clients and staff.

"It's a very safe place. You had to go through security to come in. As a worker, that makes me feel better when I'm dealing with victims of domestic violence." said Morseman.