During this Lenten season, put your faith into action. Rising food and living costs are leaving more families without food on the table. An estimated 1.5 million New Yorkers are struggling to get enough food. The reality is that more and more of our neighbors are at risk of hunger. No one should...
Dear Neighbor, When Ash Wednesday comes around again, we bring another year of lived experiences. This year is no different, and arguably, there is more than the usual chaos, uncertainty, and darkness surrounding us. I recommend we consider Lent 2025 an even more important 40-day gift from God to help us direct ourselves and...
Catholic Charities New York and Covenant House New York have unveiled a new state-of-the-art music studio, made possible by a $200,000 grant from the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Designed as both a creative space and a source of healing, the studio provides homeless youth with an opportunity to explore their musical talents, express...
For over a century, Catholic Charities of New York has remained steadfast in its mission to support the most vulnerable members of our community. Mental health challenges often go unnoticed, overshadowed by economic struggles and housing insecurity. Yet, for many, the need for emotional and psychological support is just as urgent. Breaking...
As many Staten Islanders grapple with soaring heating bills during the colder months, a new partnership between Catholic Charities of Staten Island and the National Grid Foundation is providing a much-needed lifeline. As Claire Atalla, CEO of Catholic Charities of Staten Island...
February 24, 2025 As the world marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians continue to endure the consequences of war—displacement, loss, and the daunting challenge of rebuilding their lives in foreign lands. Among them are Iryna Krychkevych and Valentyna Hoshkoderia,...
Lent is a season of special prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. As we pray, we go on a journey, one that brings us closer to Christ and leaves us...
As the third anniversary of Russian’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches on February 24, Catholic Charities of New York sat down with Valentyna, a Ukrainian refugee from Mariupol, to reflect on her experiences and the anniversary. Valentyna is among the more than 6.5 million refugees who have fled from Russia’s...
Catholic Guardian Services recently celebrated the grand opening of Harmony Hub, a Family Enrichment Center (FEC) in the Fordham Heights community. The center is a vibrant, co-created space designed by the community, for the community. Its name, Harmony Hub, was chosen through a democratic process, with community members participating in paper ballots,...
On February 8th, Catholic Charities New York commemorates the Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint of human trafficking victims. St. Josephine’s story is one of unimaginable suffering and remarkable redemption. Sold into slavery as a child in Sudan, she endured years of cruelty before finally gaining...
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