Each summer, the Alianza Division of Catholic Charities of New York partners with New York City’s Department of Youth and Community Development for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), providing seasonal paid internships, professional development, and educational opportunities to young people ages 14–24. On October 22, the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in...

In recent weeks, many of the young people who enrolled in the New York City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) through Catholic Charities of New York have been finishing their projects and internships at a range of worksites and educational hubs. Summer programming for these students was organized...

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...

For Eddie Silverio, Director of Youth Programs, this summer will be remembered for the smiles on the faces of young people from Harlem, the South Bronx and Washington Heights splashing in a pool together while learning how to swim. It may not sound like much, but it’s a big deal for city...