Catholic Charities of New York

On Monday, August 10, 2026, Catholic Charities of New York partnered with Met Council, America’s largest Jewish social services organization, to hold an interfaith food distribution in the Bronx for over 400 households in need. Staff and volunteers distributed bundles of 20 pantry staple items, such as halal chicken, eggs, potatoes, milk, veggies, fruit, and more, to neighbo...

In response to dangerous heat waves throughout the New York region during the summer of 2026, with apparent temperatures exceeding 100°F, Catholic Charities of New York’s neighborhood centers in Harlem, Lower Manhattan, and the Bronx have distributed 1,200 fans to older adults as part of Project Cool. The effort was designed to coordinate the distribution of...

It is estimated that 5 to 7% of American adults are in some kind of collective reading group. With over half a million groups in the country, they have become a staple of our literary culture.

One such group is the book club that meets every Wednesday at the St. Philip Neri Apartments. At first glance, it looks like your typical reading and discussion group. But a...

These days, Licis’ mornings begin early and rarely slow down.

She helps get her children ready, heads to work at an elementary school in the Bronx, attends college classes, studies English, and returns home to care for her family. There is little time left for herself, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I’m a young mother,” she said. “I don’t really...

Business leaders from across New York gathered on Monday, July 27 at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for Catholic Charities of New York’s Wall Street Breakfast and Opening Bell Ceremony, celebrating a longstanding partnership dedicated to strengthening communities and serving New Yorkers in need.

Hosted by NYSE Group President Lynn Martin, the event brought toge...