For Families in Need, School Supplies Are Just Another Expense The end of summer means the beginning of a new school year, and across New York, families in need struggle with the costs of new bags, pencils, and binders on top of their housing and grocery bills. But on August...
Opening Doors for Bronx Youth Every summer, hundreds of young people across New York City take their first steps into the working world through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). For students at the Archimedes Academy for Math, Science & Technology Applications in the Bronx, that journey is made possible...
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the soaring sanctuary of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was filled with union members, labor leaders, community representatives, and parishioners who gathered for the annual Labor Day Mass. The liturgy, held each year as a spiritual prelude to the Labor Day Parade up...
Child Support Awareness Month is celebrated each August in the United States to recognize the essential work of child support professionals and highlight the critical role child support plays in ensuring children have the behavioral and mental health resources they need. At Catholic Charities New York, our youth is the future, and...
Serving youth in our community is a key priority at Catholic Charities New York. We are deeply committed to the belief that every young person deserves the support, structure, and opportunity to thrive. Our commitment comes to life each summer through programs like Summer Rising, a citywide initiative that blends academics with...
A Former Caregiver Finds Care of Her Own When Barbara first came to Vista on 5th, an assisted living community in Manhattan, she wasn’t a resident. She was part of the team. “I worked here for 11 years,” she recalled. “I accompanied people to...
With fall just around the corner, the rush to gather back-to-school supplies is well underway. From binders, pens and pencils to notebooks with fresh paper, families are preparing their children with the tools they need to succeed. And, of course, a new backpack to carry those essentials into...
Monsignor Kevin Sullivan joined Good Day New York with co-anchors Rosanna Scotto, a longtime supporter of Catholic Charities and recipient of the Christmas Angel Award at the 79th Annual Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon, and Dan Bowens. In this heartfelt interview, Monsignor reflects on his upcoming transition to Executive Director Emeritus after more than...
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...
Last Monday evening I participated in a somber Interfaith Midtown Prayer Service at St. Bart’s Church to memorialize the recent fatal tragedy at 345 Park Avenue. The reflections, music and prayer were a stark reminder of the irrationality and darkness of that violence. As I prayed during that service, I thought about how widespread irrational...
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