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...

On June 15, 2026, Catholic Charities of New York’s CEO and President J. Antonio Fernández was a featured guest on Pix11’s Monica Makes It Happen, hosted by the Emmy-winning investigative reporter Monica Morales. Their conversation was an exploration of Fernández’s work since assuming the role in September...

On a recent Friday morning a Catholic Charities of New York community center in the Bronx, racks of neatly pressed suits lined the walls as volunteers adjusted ties, reviewed résumés, and offered words of encouragement. Men from across the community arrived looking for more than professional clothing. Many came...

I didn’t grow up with much, but I grew up with enough to understand the quiet dignity of getting by. In my family of eight, clothing wasn’t something we could take for granted. Most of what I wore during my childhood, came from my two older brothers, hand-me-downs that had already lived a full...

Catholic Charities of New York is gearing up for our gala on June 16, 2026 at the American Museum of Natural History, where we will be honoring two humanitarian leaders with the Deus Caritas Est (“God Is Love”) Award. Dina M. DiLorenzo A strong advocate for values-based leadership, Dina M. DiLorenzo chairs...