Catholic Charities of New York

Every day in Central Harlem, individuals and families face complex challenges — from housing instability and food insecurity to barriers in education and employment. In times of uncertainty, having a trusted place to turn can make all the difference.

At Catholic Charities of New York, the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Community Center stands as tha...

Every day, hundreds of people across the Empire State call Catholic Charities’ phone lines to do something that New Yorkers typically find extremely difficult: ask for help.

With passion, patience, and expertise, our Catholic Charities New Americans Hotline staff and volunteers field high-stakes questions from neighbors in dire circumstances. The callers’ precario...

During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we pause to recognize the individuals and partners who show up, day in and day out, to support our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care. At Catholic Charities Community Services’ Day Labor Program in Yonkers and the Bronx, a core of exemplary volunteers embodies that spirit of service as they feed their neighbors.

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This page serves as a central hub for updates on Catholic Charities of New York’s response to the Belmont fire in the Bronx. Please check back regularly for the latest information on relief efforts and ways to support those affected.

Update – Wednesday, April 22 – 3pm

Catholic Charities of New York is mobilizing to su...

On a weekday morning and afternoon, Fran logs onto Zoom, adjusts her screen, and waits for a familiar face to appear.

There’s no formal lesson plan or rigid curriculum laid out in advance. Instead, there’s a conversation. Sometimes about opera, sometimes about a job, sometimes about something as simple as a ferry ride across New York Harbor to Staten Island.

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