These days, Licis’ mornings begin early and rarely slow down. She helps get her children ready, heads to work at an elementary school in the Bronx, attends college classes, studies English, and returns home to care for her family. There is little time left for herself, and she wouldn’t...

Business leaders gathered on Monday, July 27 at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for Catholic Charities of New York’s Wall Street Breakfast and Opening Bell Ceremony, celebrating a longstanding partnership dedicated to strengthening communities and serving New Yorkers in need. Hosted by NYSE Group President Lynn...

When Isabel looks at her six-month-old son, Samuel, she sees hope. Every sacrifice she has made, every obstacle she has overcome, and every step she continues to take toward building a new life is for him. “I want him to become somebody in life,” she says. Only a short...

For more than two decades, Catholic Charities of New York has partnered with BNY Wealth to administer and manage our charitable gift annuity program. Through a charitable gift annuity, a generous donor makes a charitable contribution that is invested and managed by our program and receives fixed payments for life. Our charitable gift annuity program is...

As our nation celebrates the 250th Anniversary of its founding, we pause with gratitude to thank Almighty God for the many blessings bestowed upon us.  This historic milestone is not only an occasion to celebrate our country’s remarkable journey, but also an opportunity to reflect on the values that have sustained us: faith,...

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Eastern and Central U.S. through the July 4 weekend. Here’s how to keep cool, whether you’re celebrating our country’s 250th birthday or enjoying the World Cup festivities. In New York City: Throughout the State of New York:

This Independence Day will feel different for Santa and Virginia. Like millions of Americans, they will gather with family, admire fireworks, and proudly display the nation’s flag. However, this year, as the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, the celebration carries a deeper meaning. For...

As a mother of three teenagers, ages 14, 16, and 17, I’ve recently watched our family enter a new season of life. Conversations around the dinner table have shifted from middle school homework and sports or club schedules to resumes, interviews,...

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Seventeenth Annual Catholic Charities Gala set a new record for funds raised to support New York’s most vulnerable. The sold-out crowd of 850 people joined us at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate our honorees, enjoy cocktails, dinner and entertainment under...

When Wahab left Nigeria in 2016, he carried little more than hope for a safer future. Born and raised in Lagos, he had built a life as a husband, father, and community activist. But growing insecurity and threats to his safety made remaining in his home country increasingly difficult. Believing...