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The Pandemic Brought Loss. Now They’re Behind on Rent

In March, Ms. Criollo, a 48-year-old widow who supports three children at home as well as family in Ecuador, lost both of her cleaning jobs as the city shuttered. Also in March, her landlord sent her a new lease agreement, increasing her rent — up almost $22 a month. Without work or any public assistance, she quickly depleted her savings. “Exactly in March when the pandemic started, that’s basically when I started to get desperate,” Ms. Criollo said in Spanish to the New York Times.

Even When Public School Buildings Are Temporarily Closed, Free Grab-And-Go Meals Are Available

Starting November 19, 2020, The New York City Department of Education and the Mayor’s Office want New Yorkers to know that the grab and go free meal program for students, families and community members is still in operation while New York City Public Schools are temporarily closed for in-person learning. The free meals are available at Public School locations throughout the City.

Over One Million Meals Distributed To New Yorkers in Need

The millionth meal, which represents a 250% increase over the same period in 2019, was a cause for both celebration and sorrow. Cardinal Dolan told reporters at a Bronx event commemorating the meal, that “We are praising God for the generosity that He has inspired.” But each meal distributed represents that much more suffering that COVID-19 has brought to low-income, high-risk communities.

USCCB 2020 Election Statement

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the 2020 presidential election

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Children &
Youth

87,000 served

Food &
Shelter

151,000 served

Families &
Crises

135,000 served

Emotional &
Physical Challenges

13,000 served

Immigration &
Refugees

39,000 served

New Yorkers Served from 2016-2017

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JustLove™ By Monsignor Kevin Sullivan

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Indigenous Communities and A Look-forward at Thanksgiving 2020

On this week’s episode of Just Love, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan talks talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on indigenous communities. He also highlights what Catholic Charities of New york is doing to help provide a Thanksgiving meal to our neighbors.

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Race to Help Tenants as Eviction Moratorium Expires

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The Pandemic Brought Loss. Now They’re Behind on Rent

Even When Public School Buildings Are Temporarily Closed, Free Grab-And-Go Meals Are Available