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Charity at the Push of a Button Charities from the New York metropolitan area and beyond gathered in Times Square on December 1 to celebrate the global launch of the “Giving Machines” — bright red vending machines where people can make donations to local and international charities. Now in...

As the holiday season approaches, Catholic Charities of Staten Island (CCSI), an agency of Catholic Charities of New York, is experiencing one of its busiest and most meaningful moments of the year. Rising food costs, increased requests for emergency assistance, and the emotional weight many families carry during this...

A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values Catholic Charities of New York and the Islamic Society of the Bronx joined together this Thanksgiving season to distribute 100 halal turkeys to neighborhood families — a collaboration grounded in compassion, dignity, and a shared commitment to serving neighbors in...

Coming Together at St. Patrick’s Cathedral On Sunday, November 23, Catholic Charities of New York gathered with His Eminence Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a moving Mass and Blessing of the Food — a cherished tradition that marks the start of our busiest season of service. This...

“We’re a beating heart,” said Chioma Okoro, Xavier Mission’s Director of Outreach. That beating heart is felt every week in Chelsea, where Xavier Mission and Catholic Charities of New York work side by side to ensure neighbors facing hardship can access fresh, nutritious food with dignity. What begins with...

Attend Mass This Weekend or Support Online This weekend, November 22–23, 2025, Catholic Charities of New York invites you to join us in the Campaign for Help and Hope, an annual tradition that brings our community together to serve our neighbors in need. During all Masses across the Archdiocese of...

From Client to Leader: A Full-Circle Story of Hope For Taina Rodriguez, Part of the Solution (POTS) is not just a workplace, it’s home. “My official role is the Associate Director of Food and Dignity Services, and I oversee our pantry, soup kitchen, and dignity and wellness...

COL(R) Patrick Toffler, a monthly donor to Catholic Charities of New York, has lived a life devoted to service — first through the U.S. Army and now through his ongoing generosity to help his neighbors in need across New York. For him, joining the army came easily. “My dad,...

At Catholic Charities of New York, we are proud to work alongside our agencies to ensure that every child has the opportunity to build social skills, gain confidence, and develop lasting values that will serve them well as adults. This belief inspired two of our affiliate agencies — Kennedy Children’s...

“Food is a necessity, not a luxury,” said Lakisha Morris, Director of Food and Housing Stability at Catholic Charities Community Services. It’s a powerful reminder she shares frequently when describing the mission of Catholic Charities of New York. Each month, Catholic Charities’ Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Community Center in Harlem hosted...