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...

On May 11, 2026, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York hosted the 40th Annual Archbishop’s Open, which brought 224 competitors to Winged Foot Golf Club. The event raised over $1.3 million for New Yorkers in need, setting a new record for this annual fundraiser, and...

In the early hours of May 5, a fast-moving fire tore through a six-story apartment building on Dyckman Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, claiming the lives of three residents, displacing more than 100 others, and leaving families facing unimaginable loss and uncertainty. Responding in the Immediate...

Nadica’s path to motherhood has been anything but easy. It is defined by determination, courage, and an unwavering commitment to her son. At 26, she has already faced challenges that would shake anyone: a devastating apartment fire, job loss late in pregnancy, and the difficult decision to leave an...

As I reflect on my four-year journey with Catholic Charities of New York, I’m filled with profound gratitude, humility, and hope. Since joining this remarkable organization in 2022, I have witnessed firsthand how the generosity of partners like you transforms lives across our five boroughs and beyond. Together, we have ensured that...

Each year, Catholic Charities of New York reaches more than 400,000 people, serving over 1,000 neighbors every day. Among the most urgent challenges is food insecurity, as rising costs force too many families to make impossible choices. Through food pantries, pop-up distributions, and parish-based programs, Catholic Charities of New...