On Monday, August 10, 2026, Catholic Charities of New York partnered with Met Council, America’s largest Jewish social services organization, to hold an interfaith food distribution in the Bronx for over 400 households in need. Staff and volunteers distributed bundles of 20 pantry staple items, such as...

In response to dangerous heat waves throughout the New York region during the summer of 2026, with apparent temperatures exceeding 100°F, Catholic Charities of New York’s neighborhood centers in Harlem, Lower Manhattan, and the Bronx have distributed 1,200 fans to older adults as part of Project Cool. The effort was designed to coordinate the distribution of...

As part of Catholic Charities of New York’s participation in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), our Alianza Division has partnered with Youthful Savings for a series of lunch-and-learns where young people meet experts who provide key insights that they can use to build bright financial futures. A...

It is estimated that 5 to 7% of American adults are in some kind of collective reading group. With over half a million groups in the country, they have become a staple of our literary culture. One such group is the book club that meets every Wednesday at the St....

These days, Licis’s 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...

Stories have the power to preserve culture, strengthen identity, and inspire future generations. This week, ABC7NY’s Tiempo spotlights the new Latinidad Library at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights, a vibrant literacy and cultural hub featuring books by Latino authors, bilingual and Spanish-language titles, and creative resources for young readers...

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,...