The start of a new school year always feels like a fresh beginning. As a parent of three teenagers, I know the familiar rhythm: new schedules, new teachers, new backpacks, and a little more independence. This year, all three of my children started high school,...

On Friday, October 8, 2026, Catholic Charities of New York joins nonprofits and donors across the country in celebrating DAF Day, a national movement encouraging donors to recommend charitable grants from their Donor-Advised Funds. If you already have a Donor-Advised Fund, DAF Day is an opportunity to put...

Dear Fellow New Yorker, On World Day of Migrants and Refugees and National Migration Week we are reminded of somethingfundamental: every person is first and foremost a human being — not a number, a statistic, or a label. Behind every...

Cindy has faced many challenges while raising her five-year-old son with autism, but her focus has remained constant: creating a stable home where he can grow and thrive. As a single mother, Cindy has spent the past several years navigating housing instability, specialized education, and...

On Sunday, September 20, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York had the honor of marching in the 57th Annual African American Day Parade in Harlem to celebrate Black culture, heritage, and unity. The cohort included dancers and marchers from Project Performing Arts, a multidisciplinary...

On the evening of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, corporate restructuring professionals along with their family members and other supporters gathered on the ninth floor of the New York Athletic Club for the fifteenth annual Saint Francis Reception held by Catholic Renewal, a charitable collective associated with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese...

Long before podcasts, livestreams and social media gave religious leaders a way to reach millions, one Catholic bishop became one of the most recognizable voices in America. Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen brought the Catholic faith into homes across the country through radio and television, eventually...

For Johanny, falling behind on rent raised a frightening question: Where would she and her teenage daughter go if they lost their home? A single mother living in West Harlem, Johanny had faced unemployment, mounting rent and utility bills and the challenge of supporting her family on...

As famous stylist and haircare mogul Chaz Dean puts it, “Hair is power. It changes how you see yourself, and it changes how the world sees you.” But for people facing financial hardship, personal grooming is an expense to weigh against other essentials, like paying rent or putting food on the table for...

For families across New York, putting food on the table has become increasingly expensive. As the cost of rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and other necessities continues to rise, the pressure on household budgets is growing. Consumer prices rose 4.2% over the past...