New York City is often called the city that never sleeps. It is alive at every hour, across every borough, with constant movement and energy. But amid that pace, many older New Yorkers are navigating life more quietly, often facing challenges that can threaten their stability. “These landlords, they’re trying...

For more than a decade, Susan Trammell has supported Catholic Charities of New York with a thoughtful and deeply personal approach to giving. She has come to see generosity as a privilege, and that belief continues to guide her support for Catholic Charities of New York and its wide...

On Saturday, March 28, students supported by Catholic Charities of New York took center stage in the Minecraft: Battle of the Boroughs competition, an innovative program that blends technology, education, and real-world problem solving. Competing against more than 300 teams, Team Catholic Charities “GWEC Trojans” from the...

On Holy Thursday, Catholic Charities of New York, in partnership with Goya Foods, served more than 450 families at a special food distribution in Washington Heights — offering fresh, nutritious food and a powerful reminder of what it means to put faith into action. Held outside Catholic...

This Lent, Catholic Charities of New York launched a new initiative rooted in faith, compassion, and action: 40 Cans for 40 Days. In its first year, the effort invited parishioners and supporters across the Archdiocese of New York to mark each day of Lent by helping feed neighbors in need....

For Abbey, a lifelong New Yorker and child welfare specialist, the past few years brought challenges she never expected. Within a short period of time, she was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer, seriously injured in a car accident, and...

Ted McCourtney and his wife, Tracy, have supported Catholic Charities of New York for more than five decades. They see their generosity as a simple way to live out the values of their Catholic faith. “The reason we give really comes down to the Gospel,” Ted said. “Jesus said, whatever you do for the...

For Daisy, life in the Bronx is built on hard work, family, and the daily routines that keep everything in balance. She works most days at a restaurant, takes on housekeeping jobs when she can, visits her son in Brooklyn, and spends...

Catholic Charities of New York will welcome the People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Mobile Museum, a nationwide storytelling initiative produced by Catholic Charities USA, when it makes its first stop in New York City on March 26–27, 2026. The People of Hope...

Many New Yorkers are struggling to keep up with rent and housing costs. When rent falls behind, families may find themselves facing Housing Court, eviction notices, or the risk of losing their home. Without the right guidance, the eviction process can be confusing and overwhelming. Catholic Charities...