News-Housing

The Housing Support Services program at Catholic Charities New York—established in 2021 alongside the long-standing Case Management and Preserving Housing programs—continues to grow and adapt to meet the evolving needs of its residents. By providing on-site social services at affordable housing sites, the program aims to stabilize families and guide them toward personal...

Amy Wong, a retired patternmaker, finds herself busy with the many activities offered at her affordable housing community located in Midtown Manhattan. “They have a lot of activities to help seniors like me,” said Amy. Amy, 83, is a resident of Encore West Residence, where she has lived for 17...

As an organization deeply anchored in the values of compassion and service, Catholic Charities New York has the privilege of witnessing incredible stories of resilience and hope. Take, for instance, the inspiring journey of Orlando Martinez—a true testament to the life-changing power of compassion and community. Orlando...

Then a cloud came,casting a shadow over them;then from the cloud came a voice,“This is my beloved Son.  Listen to him.”Mark 9:7 On the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ 40-day retreat in the desert to the mountains for his Transfiguration. Jesus took three of his apostles — Peter, James, and John...

On February 8th, at the Church of Our Saviour in Midtown Manhattan, a dynamic group of young professionals gathered for an inspiring evening titled “The Journey From Homelessness to Home,” organized by Catholic Charities of New York’s Junior Board. This event was held to raise awareness...

On Tuesday, January 23, the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) conducted its annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Count, a citywide community volunteer effort to count every New Yorker sleeping on the streets during the winter months. On the same evening, at the Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary,...

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York recently partnered with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to host a special event in the Bronx, exclusively for seniors in need. Over 100 seniors were provided with free health screenings through the services offered by the new MKS Ralph Lauren Cancer Center. The...

Richard Espinal, Director of Housing Support Services for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of  New York, spoke at the Catholics en Communidad conference held July 12 at Fordham University in the Bronx. He joined other experts on the role of Latinos in American Catholic life, including Cardinal-designate...

Housing advocates, Catholic Charities staff and political leaders gathered in Albany March 11 to address skyrocketing rents that keep vulnerable New Yorkers on edge. “We have been very proud to provide a great deal of assistance to the most vulnerable and poorest New Yorkers,” said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic...

Even in an unusually warm winter, the snow and ice eventually arrive. It’s the afternoon of Feb. 27, and Natasha Lafontant is awaiting the first-of-the-year snowstorm expected that evening which will eventually drop six inches of white stuff in the area. As the social service supervisor for the Warming Center...