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Standing Together in Times of Uncertainty When government employees face unexpected furloughs, the impact can be immediate and deeply stressful. Sudden income loss can make it hard to cover rent, food, utilities, and other essentials. At Catholic Charities of New York, we’re here to help. We’ve launched a one-time, rapid-response relief initiative to...

For most marathoners, the road to the starting line begins with months of training, discipline, and determination. For Christopher Cappello, the journey also runs much deeper. It’s a reflection of his family’s generations-long commitment to faith, philanthropy, and compassion in action. At 30 years old, Christopher is a...

Watch the interview and read the English transcript below. English Transcript Anchor:And this is truly news that fills us with great pride. One of our own has been named the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of New York, becoming the first layperson to lead the organization in its 108-year history....

Turning Hunger into Hope As Thanksgiving approaches, the spirit of gratitude and giving fills New York — and Catholic Charities of New York is inviting you to share that spirit with neighbors in need. Through our 2025 Thanksgiving Fund Drive, and with the help of beloved chef and longtime friend Lidia Bastianich , we’re ensuring that families across...

At Catholic Charities of New York, we serve alongside a network of people from many different backgrounds, united by a shared mission to provide and create hope. We’re committed to upholding the dignity of each person and ensure they feel both seen and heard. Each year, from September 15...

In June 2022, as emergency lights flashed on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas, J. Antonio Fernández was called to a scene that would mark both his career and his personal life.  A tractor trailer packed with Mexican and Central American migrants had been left in the Texas heat....

The Day Everything Changed On February 24, 2022 — the first day of the Russian invasion — Borys knew he had to leave.  A former police officer living in Mariupol, just 30 miles from the Russian border, he and his dog — a Cane Corso — sought shelter underground...

On an early autumn morning in the Bronx, long before most New Yorkers have poured their first cup of coffee, a quiet line begins to form outside St. Simon Stock–St. Joseph Parish. Some arrive as early as 5:00 a.m., waiting patiently for the church’s Friday food...

Seasoned HR executive brings two decades of nonprofit leadership experience to advance the organization’s mission of serving the most vulnerable NEW YORK, NY – Catholic Charities New York and Catholic Charities Community Services today announced the appointment of Conrad Pinnock as Chief People & Culture Officer, effective...

Catholic Charities of New York joins nonprofits across the country on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in celebrating DAF Day — a national movement to encourage generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). DAF Day is about activating generosity that is already waiting to be unlocked. Across the United States, billions of charitable dollars are set...