News-2025

At Catholic Charities of New York, we proudly serve our neighbors through a federation of agencies dedicated to providing help and creating hope across our region. Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland is one of our trusted agencies, meeting the needs of families throughout Rockland County. At Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland, their...

A New Chapter Begins On June 11, Alejandrina stood proudly as she took the Oath of Allegiance and officially became a United States citizen. After more than a decade of perseverance, struggle, and growth, this moment — just weeks before her first Independence Day as an American — marked not...

For Jason and Deborah, raising a family has come with extraordinary challenges. They live with chronic health conditions, care for a child with autism, and manage day-to-day responsibilities on a limited income. But at Grand Street Guild—one of Catholic Charities’ long-standing affordable housing communities on the Lower East Side—they’ve found not just a place...

Support the Mission—and Receive Income for Life A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a powerful way to create a legacy of help and hope. In exchange for your gift to Catholic Charities of New York, you’ll receive fixed payments for life—monthly, quarterly, semiannually, annually your choosing or annually your preferences. After your...

Juneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the final enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19,1865. While, thankfully, the Union victory enabled the abolition of slavery, its negative effects and attitudes were not ended, and sadly extend until the present. Some 160 years later, we must admit...

When Erica stepped off a plane in New York in July 2024, she was exhausted but hopeful. Originally from Nicaragua, Erica fled political violence and endured years of instability in Costa Rica before being granted refugee status in the United States. Speaking softly in Spanish through an interpreter,...

At Catholic Charities of New York, our commitment to caring for others—today, tomorrow, and always—guides everything we do. As Director of Planned Giving, I am pleased to introduce two complimentary, user-friendly tools that can help you plan for the future while supporting the causes that matter most to you, including Catholic Charities of...

On June 13, 2025, Catholic Charities of New York had the honor of ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the official relaunch of the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity. This renewed philanthropic initiative supports our Second Century Fund and strengthens our mission...

Catholic Charities of New York is pleased to introduce a newly updated resource designed to support thoughtful and impactful legacy planning. In response to growing interest in our Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) Program, we have launched an enhanced Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. This new resource provides comprehensive answers to...

Fathers play a quiet yet powerful role in shaping the lives of their families and communities. At Catholic Charities of New York, we honor the men who show up every day—offering guidance, protection, and love, often in the face of great hardship. Whether they are fathers by birth, mentorship, or circumstance, their presence builds stronger families...