A Sweet Start to Summer with SYEP “I love chocolate. I love dark chocolate. I tasted Sweet Vegan’s chocolate, and I was like, ‘This could be fun.’” For Wisdenia, a nursing student and returning participant in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), a summer placement at Sweet Vegan...
Summer in New York City is more than sunshine and time off from school; it’s a season of growth, purpose, and leadership for the youth in our communities. At Catholic Charities New York, we believe that when young people are given real opportunities, they rise. And this summer, through programs...
This summer, Catholic Charities of New York is proud to celebrate a historic milestone in youth workforce development: a record 1,983 young people enrolled in the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) — the highest in program history. Led by the Alianza Division of Catholic Charities Community Services, the...
For Jason and Deborah, raising a family has come with extraordinary challenges. They live with chronic health conditions, care for a child with autism, and manage day-to-day responsibilities on a limited income. But at Grand Street Guild—one of Catholic Charities’ long-standing affordable housing communities on the Lower East Side—they’ve found not just a place...
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...
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a vital initiative that provides young individuals with the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, explore various career paths, and develop essential professional skills. Through a broad range of placements—from physical therapy clinics to positions with the Marines, local precincts, doctors’ offices, supermarkets, life insurance...
Ana, a sixteen-year-old high school student from the Bronx, landed her first job this summer. Over six weeks, Ana worked and collaborated in a team of young people to plan, design, and paint an outdoor mural for P.S. 368, The William Lynch School, in Hamilton Heights. “I’m very interested...
On Monday, January 15th, Catholic Charities New York joined forces with the UJA Federation of New York to commemorate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. together. The day was characterized by collaborative volunteer initiatives spanning the Archdiocese,...
Prom is a tradition based on enjoying the last few months in high school while approaching graduation. Finding the perfect dress or suit isn’t easy. April 22nd was a glamorous afternoon to remember at Catholic Charities Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights. Over a hundred young...
Vincent Tucci of Staten Island is a 19-year-old with a busy schedule. A typical day begins at 7:30 a.m., and includes all-day classes, a quick dinner with family, followed by either an extensive gym workout or a shoot-the-breeze gathering with other young adults. The last one he considers vital....
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