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Support the Mission—and Receive Income for Life A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a powerful way to create a legacy of help and hope. In exchange for your gift to Catholic Charities of New York, you’ll receive fixed payments for life—monthly, quarterly, semiannually, annually your choosing or annually your preferences. After your...

At Catholic Charities of New York, our commitment to caring for others—today, tomorrow, and always—guides everything we do. As Director of Planned Giving, I am pleased to introduce two complimentary, user-friendly tools that can help you plan for the future while supporting the causes that matter most to you, including Catholic Charities of...

Catholic Charities of New York is pleased to introduce a newly updated resource designed to support thoughtful and impactful legacy planning. In response to growing interest in our Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) Program, we have launched an enhanced Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. This new resource provides comprehensive answers to...

Fathers play a quiet yet powerful role in shaping the lives of their families and communities. At Catholic Charities of New York, we honor the men who show up every day—offering guidance, protection, and love, often in the face of great hardship. Whether they are fathers by birth, mentorship, or circumstance, their presence builds stronger families...

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York welcomed nearly 800 guests to its 16th Annual Gala at the American Museum of Natural History. Set beneath the iconic blue whale, the evening brought together leaders in business, philanthropy, and faith...

Each May, National Foster Care Month shines a spotlight on the more than 391,000 children and youth in foster care across the United States, and the caregivers, professionals, and advocates working tirelessly on their behalf. It’s a time to honor the resilience of children and families navigating the foster care system and...

For over a century, Catholic Charities has responded to the needs of New Yorkers with dignity and compassion, providing food, shelter, legal assistance, housing support, and more. But beneath all of this is a deeper truth: people cannot thrive without mental and emotional stability. And too often, mental health struggles go unnoticed or untreated. ...

Mother’s Day is a beautiful opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the women who nurture, guide, and hold our families and communities together. But for Catholic Charities of New York, it’s also a time to lift the often-unseen heroes: not just mothers, but grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, foster parents,...

We have a new Pope and join in prayer for him and his ministry to Catholics throughout the world and to all humankind.    Most were surprised, as was I, that the new Pope was born and raised in the United States.  “They” said it could never happen, and yet it did. Maybe it is providential that...

Catholic Charities NY Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center lit up with excitement on April 26, 2025 as it hosted its 3rd Annual Prom Clothing Giveaway, turning an ordinary afternoon into an extraordinary one for local high school students preparing for prom — a major milestone in any teen’s life.   The event welcomed...