In 2017, Jorge Solorzano embarked on a journey from Guatemala to the United States, driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of fellow immigrants. Armed with a wealth of knowledge gained from a successful career in banking, Jorge found his calling with Catholic...
Housing advocates, Catholic Charities staff and political leaders gathered in Albany March 11 to address skyrocketing rents that keep vulnerable New Yorkers on edge. “We have been very proud to provide a great deal of assistance to the most vulnerable and poorest New Yorkers,” said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic...
Your Support Saves Lives Since the founding of Catholic Charities New York more than 100 years ago, our goal has been to alleviate people’s suffering throughout New York — non-Catholics and Catholics alike. Following the example of Jesus, we help our neighbors as we would like to be helped — providing food to the hungry, sheltering the...
47,045 people in the city’s shelter system at start of July 2021. 16,981 homeless individuals are single adults. 9,000 homeless people were housed in temporary hotel emergency shelters. Now that Covid-19 restrictions have lifted for most of New York City, the fate of the homeless is uncertain. While the pandemic triggered...
Application period is open until February 1, 2021. WHAT IS THE COVID RENT RELIEF EXTENSION PROGRAM? The Rent Relief Program assists low-income households experiencing an increase in their rent burden* during April 1, 2020 – July 31, 2020 because of a loss of income due to the COVID crisis by providing a...
