Serving youth in our community is a key priority at Catholic Charities New York. We are deeply committed to the belief that every young person deserves the support, structure, and opportunity to thrive. Our commitment comes to life each summer through programs like Summer Rising, a citywide initiative that blends academics with...
A Former Caregiver Finds Care of Her Own When Barbara first came to Vista on 5th, an assisted living community in Manhattan, she wasn’t a resident. She was part of the team. “I worked here for 11 years,” she recalled. “I accompanied people to...
With fall just around the corner, the rush to gather back-to-school supplies is well underway. From binders, pens and pencils to notebooks with fresh paper, families are preparing their children with the tools they need to succeed. And, of course, a new backpack to carry those essentials into...
Monsignor Kevin Sullivan joined Good Day New York with co-anchors Rosanna Scotto, a longtime supporter of Catholic Charities and recipient of the Christmas Angel Award at the 79th Annual Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon, and Dan Bowens. In this heartfelt interview, Monsignor reflects on his upcoming transition to Executive Director Emeritus after more than...
A Sweet Start to Summer with SYEP “I love chocolate. I love dark chocolate. I tasted Sweet Vegan’s chocolate, and I was like, ‘This could be fun.’” For Wisdenia, a nursing student and returning participant in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), a summer placement at Sweet Vegan...
Last Monday evening I participated in a somber Interfaith Midtown Prayer Service at St. Bart’s Church to memorialize the recent fatal tragedy at 345 Park Avenue. The reflections, music and prayer were a stark reminder of the irrationality and darkness of that violence. As I prayed during that service, I thought about how widespread irrational...
Summer in New York City is more than sunshine and time off from school; it’s a season of growth, purpose, and leadership for the youth in our communities. At Catholic Charities New York, we believe that when young people are given real opportunities, they rise. And this summer, through programs...
Introducing Our 2025 Summer Impact Report: Building Brighter Futures for New York’s Youth At Catholic Charities of New York, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. That’s why we’re deeply committed to empowering the next generation through a wide network of services designed to meet the physical, emotional, and psychological...
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York today announced that J. Antonio Fernández, the president and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Monsignor Kevin Sullivan,...
This summer, Catholic Charities of New York is proud to celebrate a historic milestone in youth workforce development: a record 1,983 young people enrolled in the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) — the highest in program history. Led by the Alianza Division of Catholic Charities Community Services, the...
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