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Pandemic Exacerbates Fear, Challenges for Undocumented Immigrants
Mayor DeBlasio Stands with Catholic Charities on Public Charge Education
By Jim Sliney Jr
The “Public Charge” rule change is like a New York street hot dog – it keeps coming up. As the entire country waits to see if the administration’s change will take place,...
Ask Us Questions about the Implications of Public Charge
By Jim Sliney Jr 10/9/19
On October 15th the federal government’s changes to the definition of “public charge” are set to go into effect. Many are nervous and confused about how this impacts them or...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Visits Catholic Charities Bronx Food Hub
By Jim Sliney Jr
On Wednesday, August 28th, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited a Catholic...
Univision Phone Bank
Know your rights!
On Monday, August 5th, from 5 pm until 8 pm, attorneys will be standing by via televised phone bank to answer questions about...
ICE Raids in New York: Catholic Charities Responds with Legal Resources
by Jim Sliney Jr. and John-Mark de Palma
5 Min Read. Catholic Charities of New York is playing an ever-...
An Important Statement on Immigration Raids in New York from Monsignor Sullivan
Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of New York, issued the...
What’s New in the 2020 Census
And How What’s New Affects You
By Alice Kenny
The U.S. Census count, a once-in-a decade nationwide event – along with changes planned for it - can have a huge impact on you.
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Farm Workers Bill: A Matter of Justice
Not Special Rights, Just Human Rights
Farm workers, largely immigrants, are the pickers and plowers behind New York State’s multi-billion-dollar dairy, vegetable and wine industry. Yet...
Meet Janet Hernandez
Census Taker, Immigrant & Catholic Charities Employee Extraordinaire
By Alice Kenny
Janet Hernandez, born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, married to an American citizen, and immigrated to New...
