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...

This past Monday, PIX11 debuted an episode of Monica Makes It Happen hosted by Emmy-award winning journalist (and noted gala emcee) Monica Morales featuring Catholic Charities of New York CEO J. Antonio Fernández as guest co-anchor. The weekly news show turns storytelling into...

The start of a new school year always feels like a fresh beginning. As a parent of three teenagers, I know the familiar rhythm: new schedules, new teachers, new backpacks, and a little more independence. This year, all three of my children started high school,...

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...