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:

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...

Did you know that many employers will match charitable gifts made by their employees — dollar for dollar? That means your generosity could go twice as far in helping New Yorkers in need. That’s why we’re celebrating Employer Matching Gift Month — a perfect time to check whether your employer offers a...

This weekend, a powerful winter storm is expected to impact more than 180 million people across 35 states, stretching from the South and Midwest to the Northeast. Forecasts call for heavy snow, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures, with conditions expected to remain well below normal for...

With the national rate of homelessness growing by about 12% annually, the number of unhoused youth is expected to triple within the next decade. “I wanted to get away from my mom,” recounted Sam*, a youth homelessness advocate who fled their home when they were 18. “We were suffocating each...

On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, communities across the nation paused to honor a leader whose moral vision continues to shape how we think about justice, dignity, and service. Dr. King’s timeless words — “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — challenged Americans...

J. Antonio Fernández is the first non-clergy member to lead Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, a century-old network of social service agencies and an affordable housing provider. The greatest need he sees among those they serve? “Housing and food insecurity, no questions asked.” For Catholic...

In the cold months of winter, New Yorkers notice more sharply the difference a home can make. Warmth, safety, and a place to belong are things many of us take for granted. Yet, for hundreds of thousands of families across our city and state, safe and stable housing remains out of...

The new year began on a cheerful note for students and community members at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center on January 6. More than 200 participants poured into the lively Washington Heights space to celebrate Three Kings Day, the holiday that commemorates the three wise men who brought gifts to the...