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At Catholic Charities NY, we believe that true support goes beyond meeting immediate needs. While we’ve long been a beacon for individuals seeking assistance with essentials like food, housing, and emergency services, we also understand that lasting change happens when people are empowered to stand on...

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...

As the TCS New York City Marathon approaches, volunteers who are representing Catholic Charities New York are gearing up to run, and Elizabeth Giuffra is one of them. For her, this marathon represents a deeply personal journey that intertwines her passion for running with her commitment...

This week has been a momentous one for Catholic Charities of New York, as we welcomed Kerry Alys Robinson, the new President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, for her first visit to our organization in this role. We were thrilled to have her with us, as we showcased...

Today, Catholic Charities New York held a special breakfast with keynote speaker Jan Hatzius, Chief Economist for Goldman Sachs, and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This special event was hosted by Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group and Co-Chaired by CCNY trustees...

In the heart of New York City, where the bustling streets of commerce, tourism, and entertainment intersect, a unique and heartwarming initiative takes center stage during the holiday season. The 2023 Light the World Giving Machines campaign, launched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director, issues a statement on the recent work authorization for thousands of Venezuelan asylum seekers.

Even in an unusually warm winter, the snow and ice eventually arrive. It’s the afternoon of Feb. 27, and Natasha Lafontant is awaiting the first-of-the-year snowstorm expected that evening which will eventually drop six inches of white stuff in the area. As the social service supervisor for the Warming Center...

Three years before her death, speaking to a Chicago Tribune reporter, Dorothy Day allegedly said of canonization: “That’s the way people try to dismiss you.  If you’re a saint, then you must be impractical and utopian, and nobody has to pay any attention to you.” After...

Like many New Yorkers in the pandemic, Cordelia Francis was unemployed and took advantage of the time to for some job training on Zoom. Every day, the Brooklyn resident, in her fifties, would put on her best office clothes as she learned resume creation, office skills and job networking from...