For more than two decades, Catholic Charities of New York has partnered with BNY Wealth to administer and manage our charitable gift annuity program. Through a charitable gift annuity, a generous donor makes a charitable contribution that is invested and managed by our program and receives fixed payments for life. Our charitable gift annuity program is...

As our nation celebrates the 250th Anniversary of its founding, we pause with gratitude to thank Almighty God for the many blessings bestowed upon us.  This historic milestone is not only an occasion to celebrate our country’s remarkable journey, but also an opportunity to reflect on the values that have sustained us: faith,...

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Eastern and Central U.S. through the July 4 weekend. Here’s how to keep cool, whether you’re celebrating our country’s 250th birthday or enjoying the World Cup festivities. In New York City: Throughout the State of New York:

As a mother of three teenagers, ages 14, 16, and 17, I’ve recently watched our family enter a new season of life. Conversations around the dinner table have shifted from middle school homework and sports or club schedules to resumes, interviews,...

I didn’t grow up with much, but I grew up with enough to understand the quiet dignity of getting by. In my family of eight, clothing wasn’t something we could take for granted. Most of what I wore during my childhood, came from my two older brothers, hand-me-downs that had already lived a full...

Catholic Charities of New York is gearing up for our gala on June 16, 2026 at the American Museum of Natural History, where we will be honoring two humanitarian leaders with the Deus Caritas Est (“God Is Love”) Award. Dina M. DiLorenzo A strong advocate for values-based leadership, Dina M. DiLorenzo chairs...

On May 11, 2026, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York hosted the 40th Annual Archbishop’s Open, which brought 224 competitors to Winged Foot Golf Club. The event raised over $1.3 million for New Yorkers in need, setting a new record for this annual fundraiser, and...

As I reflect on my four-year journey with Catholic Charities of New York, I’m filled with profound gratitude, humility, and hope. Since joining this remarkable organization in 2022, I have witnessed firsthand how the generosity of partners like you transforms lives across our five boroughs and beyond. Together, we have ensured that...

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, hundreds of people across the Empire State call Catholic Charities’ phone lines to do something that New Yorkers typically find extremely difficult: ask for help.  With passion, patience, and expertise, our Catholic Charities New Americans Hotline staff and volunteers field high-stakes questions from neighbors in dire circumstances. The callers’ precarious status makes...