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The New York Times Communities Fund

Join Us in Building on Our 115-Year Legacy of Creating a Better New York

Catholic Charities of New York is proud to be the oldest beneficiary of The New York Times Communities Fund (formerly The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund). For over a century, our partnership has enabled us to address and solve critical problems facing New Yorkers in need.

This year’s campaign goal is to raise $1M to support Bridge to Healthcare, a workforce development program that provides English instruction and healthcare certification courses to help New Yorkers build self-sustaining careers while addressing a critical labor need.

Over a Century of Impact Together

Over a Century of Impact Together

Since 1911, the partnership between Catholic Charities and The New York Times has raised millions of dollars to deliver critical human services to the neglected child, the homeless family, the immigrant and refugee, the person with special needs, and the hungry senior, always with compassion and respect. We have driven transformative change across New York and advocated for a more just and compassionate society that reflects our shared core values.

“For 115 years, Catholic Charities of New York has been proud to partner with The New York Times Communities Fund in helping New Yorkers in need. Today, that partnership is creating new pathways to meaningful careers and greater economic mobility through our Bridge to Healthcare program. We are deeply grateful for The New York Times’ continued commitment to helping New Yorkers build stronger, more secure futures.” — J. Antonio Fernández, CEO, Catholic Charities

2026 Campaign: Bridge to Healthcare

Many New Yorkers who have the interest and ability to work in healthcare may face several barriers, such as limited English proficiency or credentialing, which make it difficult to enter the field. At the same time, New York faces a growing need for a skilled healthcare workforce capable of serving an increasingly diverse and aging population. Bridge to Healthcare addresses both needs by helping participants gain the language skills, credentials, and employment support necessary to enter healthcare careers and advance over time.

Watch Telemundo47’s coverage of last year’s graduation ceremony.

Build a Better New York for All

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