Support the Mission—and Receive Income for Life A charitable gift annuity (CGA) is a powerful way to create a legacy of help and hope. In exchange for your gift to Catholic Charities of New York, you’ll receive fixed payments for life—monthly, quarterly, semiannually, annually your choosing or annually your preferences. After your...

On Tribute and Memorial Gifts to Catholic Charities of New York “Charitable” is one of the most beautiful words we can use to describe a person. As St. Paul wrote, “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and charity. But the greatest of these is charity.” Charity, in its truest form, is love...

At Catholic Charities of New York, our commitment to caring for others—today, tomorrow, and always—guides everything we do. As Director of Planned Giving, I am pleased to introduce two complimentary, user-friendly tools that can help you plan for the future while supporting the causes that matter most to you, including Catholic Charities of...

Catholic Charities of New York is pleased to introduce a newly updated resource designed to support thoughtful and impactful legacy planning. In response to growing interest in our Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) Program, we have launched an enhanced Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. This new resource provides comprehensive answers to...

Planned Giving with Catholic Charities of New York As we enjoy the warmth and reflection that summer brings, it’s also a season to consider how we can leave a meaningful legacy.  Planned giving through Catholic Charities of New York offers a unique opportunity to make a long-lasting impact, providing for your...

We’re excited to share our new Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) brochure, which outlines how your generosity can support the vital work of Catholic Charities of New York, while providing lifetime income and meaningful tax benefits for you. With a minimum gift of $10,000 and a minimum age of 65, establishing a CGA...

With rising rent costs and housing instability affecting countless New Yorkers, planned giving, gifts arranged now to be given in the future, plays a meaningful role in supporting the vital housing work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. Why Planned Giving Matters...

A Practical and Sometimes Sobering Look at Why Planning Matters Have you ever asked yourself what will happen to everything you’ve worked for, your home, savings, personal treasures, after you’re gone? If you haven’t made a formal plan, the answer might be more unsettling than you realize. Dying...

In the Gospels, Jesus often taught through parables. They are stories that revealed eternal truths through everyday moments. Among His most powerful themes was generosity: giving not only from our abundance, but from our hearts. The widow’s mite, the Good Samaritan, the rich young ruler, each story challenges us to see charity, like Catholic...

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York relies on generous donors to deliver millions of meals each year to New Yorkers facing hunger. Planned giving, meaning charitable gifts structured through estate plans, retirement accounts, or other long-term vehicles, provides sustainable, transformational support that strengthens these essential food programs....