Turn Your Compassion into Action for Children and Families in Need Catholic Charities of New York is marking this year’s Giving Tuesday on December 2nd with an urgent appeal to support families across New York who continue to struggle to meet basic needs. With rising food prices and the lingering...
A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values Catholic Charities of New York and the Islamic Society of the Bronx joined together this Thanksgiving season to distribute 100 halal turkeys to neighborhood families — a collaboration grounded in compassion, dignity, and a shared commitment to serving neighbors in...
Coming Together at St. Patrick’s Cathedral On Sunday, November 23, Catholic Charities of New York gathered with His Eminence Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a moving Mass and Blessing of the Food — a cherished tradition that marks the start of our busiest season of service. This...
“We’re a beating heart,” said Chioma Okoro, Xavier Mission’s Director of Outreach. That beating heart is felt every week in Chelsea, where Xavier Mission and Catholic Charities of New York work side by side to ensure neighbors facing hardship can access fresh, nutritious food with dignity. What begins with...
Attend Mass This Weekend or Support Online This weekend, November 22–23, 2025, Catholic Charities of New York invites you to join us in the Campaign for Help and Hope, an annual tradition that brings our community together to serve our neighbors in need. During all Masses across the Archdiocese of...
The federal government has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps) benefits will be suspended starting Saturday, November 1st. This change will leave tens of thousands of New Yorkers — children, seniors, veterans, and families — without critical food assistance right as the holiday...
A newly renovated community hall at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church in the South Bronx is giving new life to the parish’s mission of service. Once a modest food pantry serving the local neighborhood, Saint Luke’s now operates one of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New...
Standing Together in Times of Uncertainty When government employees face unexpected furloughs, the impact can be immediate and deeply stressful. Sudden income loss can make it hard to cover rent, food, utilities, and other essentials. At Catholic Charities of New York, we’re here to help. We’ve launched a one-time, rapid-response relief initiative to...
On an early autumn morning in the Bronx, long before most New Yorkers have poured their first cup of coffee, a quiet line begins to form outside St. Simon Stock–St. Joseph Parish. Some arrive as early as 5:00 a.m., waiting patiently for the church’s Friday food...
Catholic Charities of New York joins nonprofits across the country on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in celebrating DAF Day — a national movement to encourage generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). DAF Day is about activating generosity that is already waiting to be unlocked. Across the United States, billions of charitable dollars are set...
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