On March 25, 2025, Catholic Charities hosted a powerful Social Work Month Celebration, uniting staff, students, and partners to honor the extraordinary contributions of social workers—and the courage, empathy, and action they bring every day. This year’s national theme, “Compassion + Action,” served as a reminder that caring alone isn’t...
Dear Neighbor, This week, in the middle of the Lenten season of penance and renewal, we celebrate Laetare Sunday. The “Sunday of Rejoicing” serves to remind us that a somber Lent leads to a joy-filled Easter. Lent, 2025, within our country, and throughout the world, actions and rhetoric have brought intense challenges to advancing the common...
As winter fades and spring begins to bloom across New York City, we at Catholic Charities NY take a moment to reflect on the season that is ending—one filled with warmth, generosity, and transformation. Through the St. Nicholas Project, we ensured that thousands of New Yorkers in...
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of women leaders who have dedicated their careers to uplifting vulnerable communities. One such leader is Beatriz Diaz Taveras, who has served as Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York since...
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,...
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