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...

Every day in Central Harlem, individuals and families face complex challenges — from housing instability and food insecurity to barriers in education and employment. In times of uncertainty, having a trusted place to turn can make all the difference. At Catholic Charities of New York, the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial...

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we pause to recognize the individuals and partners who show up, day in and day out, to support our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care. At Catholic Charities Community Services’ Day Labor Program in Yonkers and the Bronx, a...

This page serves as a central hub for updates on Catholic Charities of New York’s response to the Belmont fire in the Bronx. Please check back regularly for the latest information on relief efforts and ways to support those affected. If you would like to support Catholic...

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 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...

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...

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...

As we begin a new month, we are reminded that hope is built through everyday acts of service, compassion, and community. Last month, we mark the installation of Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York and honor Cardinal Dolan’s years of faithful leadership. We also lift up our advocacy efforts in...

Lent invites us into a sacred rhythm — a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. It is a season that gently calls us to pause, to look inward, and to deepen our relationship with God and with one another. At Catholic Charities of New York, Lent is also a reminder of the profound dignity...