As part of Catholic Charities of New York division Alianza’s participation in New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), participants aged 14–15 were invited to the viral landmark Stoop and the City. Its founders, Upper East Side residents David Guttag and Kristi Hemric, pivoted their careers and turned their...

It’s National Make-A-Will Month! Take a step toward protecting your loved ones and creating your legacy today at no cost through FreeWill or MyCatholicWill. I’ve been watching K-dramas for more than two decades. What started as curiosity about Korean storytelling quickly became an appreciation for...

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...

Stories have the power to preserve culture, strengthen identity, and inspire future generations. This week, ABC7NY’s Tiempo spotlights the new Latinidad Library at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights, a vibrant literacy and cultural hub featuring books by Latino authors, bilingual and Spanish-language titles, and creative resources for young readers...

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...