At Catholic Charities of New York, Creating Hope Together wasn’t just the theme of our 2024 Annual Report, it was the reality lived by thousands of our neighbors across the city and state. Through your compassion and partnership, we advanced our mission to provide help and create hope, responding to immediate needs while building pathways to lasting dignity and self-sufficiency.
This past year demonstrated what can happen when a community commits to action. Every meal served, every family supported, every life lifted up speaks to the power of working hand in hand in service to others. From feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless to welcoming immigrants and uplifting the most vulnerable, the impact of Catholic Charities of New York reverberates in communities throughout all of New York.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Donors
None of this life-changing work would be possible without the generosity of people like you. Your gifts sustain programs that provide hope where it’s needed most and your belief in our mission shows in every success story we share.
We especially honor and thank those individuals who have chosen to include Catholic Charities of New York in their estate plans. Your thoughtful legacy gifts, whether through wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, or other planned giving vehicles, ensure that our mission endures for generations to come. These commitments are a profound expression of faith and compassion, extending your care beyond today and touching lives long into the future.
Your legacy gifts become seeds of long-term hope — helping build stronger families, more stable communities, and a brighter future for countless neighbors across all New York. Thank you for choosing to walk with us, now and always.
Planning Ahead Helps You and the Causes You Love
Having an estate plan in place isn’t just an act of generosity, it also brings peace of mind for you and your loved ones. By clarifying your wishes and planning thoughtfully, you protect your family and ensure that your values continue to shape your legacy.
We’re proud to offer trusted support through our estate planning partners:
- FreeWill — An easy, online way to create a legally valid will at no cost.
- MyCatholicWill — A Catholic-centered planning resource that aligns your legacy with your faith and priorities.
Whether you are just starting your estate plan or reviewing an existing one, these tools make it simple to include charities, like Catholic Charities of New York in your future plans.
Together, We Create Hope
As you explore our 2024 Annual Report, may you see the real change your generosity has made. From every corner of our community, your support brings dignity, relief, and opportunity to people walking through some of life’s most difficult moments.
Thank you for standing with us — and thank you for your vision, your heart, and your commitment to a more just, caring, and hopeful New York.
Learn more about how your planned gift can make a lasting difference.
Please visit our Planned Giving page and discover the peace and power of thoughtful legacy planning.
