The Catholic Charities of New York community center in Yonkers, New York, is known locally as an indispensable resource for neighbors in need. In recent weeks, it has also become a source of hope and joy for families with young children starting the school year. In Yonkers, 13.5% of residents live...

As part of Catholic Charities of New York division Alianza’s participation in New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), participants aged 14–15 were invited to the viral landmark Stoop and the City. Its founders, Upper East Side residents David Guttag and Kristi Hemric, pivoted their careers and turned their...

For New Yorkers feeling the impact of the rising cost of groceries and other essential expenses, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can provide important help putting food on the table. SNAP provides eligible individuals and families with monthly benefits...

It’s National Make-A-Will Month! Take a step toward protecting your loved ones and creating your legacy today at no cost through FreeWill or MyCatholicWill. I’ve been watching K-dramas for more than two decades. What started as curiosity about Korean storytelling quickly became an appreciation for...

On Monday, August 10, 2026, Catholic Charities of New York partnered with Met Council, America’s largest Jewish social services organization, to hold an interfaith food distribution in the Bronx for over 400 households in need. Staff and volunteers distributed bundles of 20 pantry staple items, such as...

As part of Catholic Charities of New York’s participation in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), our Alianza Division has partnered with Youthful Savings for a series of lunch-and-learns where young people meet experts who provide key insights that they can use to build bright financial futures. A...

The line outside a South Bronx food pantry snaked down the block, across the avenue and down two more blocks on a recent summer day. People began lining up as early as 5 a.m., even though the pantry doesn’t open until 10 a.m. Food pantries...

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: