In our second century of service, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York continues to deliver on our mission of providing help and creating hope to our neighbors in need — non-Catholics and Catholics alike. There has never been a more important time to serve the basic needs of the poor and vulnerable, and...
“Is there a need that we can meet?” For Debra Presti, that question guided her 16-year career at Catholic Charities. As she retires, she leaves behind a legacy of service rooted in compassion, empathy, and a commitment to social justice. Throughout her career, Debra focused on meeting...
For over 100 years, Catholic Charities of New York has worked locally to improve the health and well-being of people living in under-resourced communities throughout New York by providing access to lifesaving care. From putting nutritious food on the table for families facing rising costs to providing families emergency shelter and affordable housing, the communities...
Every year, Catholic Charities delivers hope and nourishment to over 400,000 New Yorkers in need through its food distributions, a mission that extends across boroughs and beyond ensuring that every community has the chance to gather, give thanks, and share a meal. On 125th Street in Harlem,...
Thanksgiving — not a repeating endless circle, but a changing spiral. Each year we arrive again at this wonderful day — but not in the same position with the same perspective. We have one year more of experiences — good and bad, discouraging and inspiring — that we bring to Thanksgiving 2024....
This weekend, November 23-24, 2024, Catholic Charities invites you to participate in the Campaign for Help and Hope, an annual tradition that unites our community in serving neighbors in need. During all Masses across the Archdiocese of New York, parishioners have the opportunity to contribute...
This past week we experienced the end of election campaigns whose language was too often divisive, angry and unacceptable, across a broad spectrum of issues, and whose results were discouraging and alarming to many. Shortly after the elections, about 30 of us from NY Catholic Charities agencies joined elected and appointed government officials,...
This Veterans Day, Catholic Charities NY proudly joins the nation in honoring the courage, commitment, and sacrifices of our military veterans. Today, we spotlight the inspiring journey of Walter R. Hayden, a U.S. Army veteran whose transition from military service to selfless volunteer work exemplifies the resilience and dedication we celebrate on this special...
All Souls Day, observed on November 2, is part of a three-day tradition that begins with Halloween and culminates in All Saints Day. While Halloween is often celebrated with costumes and candy, it is rooted in the deeper meaning of “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night before we honor saints who have lived lives of faith and virtue....
As the TCS New York City Marathon approaches, volunteers who are representing Catholic Charities New York are gearing up to run, and Elizabeth Giuffra is one of them. For her, this marathon represents a deeply personal journey that intertwines her passion for running with her commitment...