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With fall just around the corner, the rush to gather back-to-school supplies is well underway. From binders, pens and pencils to notebooks with fresh paper, families are preparing their children with the tools they need to succeed. And, of course, a new backpack to carry those essentials into...

A Sweet Start to Summer with SYEP “I love chocolate. I love dark chocolate. I tasted Sweet Vegan’s chocolate, and I was like, ‘This could be fun.’” For Wisdenia, a nursing student and returning participant in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), a summer placement at Sweet Vegan...

Summer in New York City is more than sunshine and time off from school; it’s a season of growth, purpose, and leadership for the youth in our communities. At Catholic Charities New York, we believe that when young people are given real opportunities, they rise. And this summer, through programs...

This summer, Catholic Charities of New York is proud to celebrate a historic milestone in youth workforce development: a record 1,983 young people enrolled in the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) — the highest in program history. Led by the Alianza Division of Catholic Charities Community Services, the...

Catholic Charities NY Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center lit up with excitement on April 26, 2025 as it hosted its 3rd Annual Prom Clothing Giveaway, turning an ordinary afternoon into an extraordinary one for local high school students preparing for prom — a major milestone in any teen’s life.   The event welcomed...

Catholic Charities New York and Covenant House New York have unveiled a new state-of-the-art music studio, made possible by a $200,000 grant from the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Designed as both a creative space and a source of healing, the studio provides homeless youth with an opportunity to explore their musical talents, express...

The Three Kings Day celebration on January 3, 2025, at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center radiated warmth, joy, and the magic of the holiday season. Students and community members gathered at the vibrant Washington Heights hub, where Alianza Dominicana—a cornerstone of Catholic Charities NY’s network—has been uplifting at-risk youth and families...

The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a vital initiative that provides young individuals with the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, explore various career paths, and develop essential professional skills. Through a broad range of placements—from physical therapy clinics to positions with the Marines, local precincts, doctors’ offices, supermarkets, life insurance...

Ana, a sixteen-year-old high school student from the Bronx, landed her first job this summer.  Over six weeks, Ana worked and collaborated in a team of young people to plan, design, and paint an outdoor mural for P.S. 368, The William Lynch School, in Hamilton Heights. “I’m very interested...

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life.”–John 3:16 The fourth Sunday of Lent is sometimes called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Even as we observe our Lenten sacrifices, we...