Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York explained

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is one of the largest charitable organizations in the New York metropolitan area. It is a federation made up of 90 social service agencies throughout the 10 counties of the Archdiocese of New York - Bronx, Dutchess, New York, Orange, Putnam, Richmond, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. It is part of a nationwide network of local human service organizations that form Catholic Charities USA—the fourth-largest social service provider in the United States, according to Forbes,[1] and the 10th largest fundraising organization in the United States, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy.[2]

Service areas

The charity delivers, coordinates and advocates for human services and programs dedicated to alleviating poverty, serving people of all religions and backgrounds, non-Catholics and Catholics alike.[3]

It provides services for children and youth; families in crisis; the hungry, the homeless, and people who are in danger of becoming homeless; the physically and emotionally challenged; and immigrants and refugees.[4]

Services to children and youth include day care, foster care, adoption services, after school / out of school time programs, summer camps, and community centers
Services to the hungry and homeless include emergency meals, eviction prevention, emergency shelters, temporary and transitional residences, and permanent affordable housing
Family services include information and referral, coordinating services, financial assistance, counseling, maternity services, and job readiness and placement.
Services to the physically and emotionally challenged include supportive housing for the mentally challenged, residences for special needs, early intervention and special education
Services for immigrants and refugees include reuniting families, preventing exploitation. obtaining work authorization and finding employment, legal services for immigrants, teaching English and civics, and representing those seeking asylum.

History

The Early Years: 1869 ~ 1917

The roots of Catholic Charities New York can be traced to the Catholic Benevolent League, the first major Catholic charitable endeavor in New York, which cared for children abandoned by the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Their orphanage on Prince Street, the predecessor of the New York Foundling Hospital, began operating in 1869, the oldest agency of the Catholic Charities New York federation.[5]

The 1920s ~ 1940s

During this time, the organization became a provider of emergency meals, financial assistance and expanded programs for the elderly. After World War II, the organization began offering employment services and job programs to support returning veterans, and care was provided for war widows and wives.

The 1950s

During this decade, Catholic Charities New York opened the Kennedy Child Study Center for early intervention and special education of the mentally retarded, teaching basic skills and built the foundation enabling children to lead independent lives. It opened a day camp for disabled children, the Catholic Guild for the Blind provided counseling services, and Astor Home for Children was established in Rhinebeck, NY (and later expanded to the Bronx), a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children.

The 1960s ~ 2000s

More than fifty new agencies developed within Catholic Charities New York from 1960 ~ 1980. In the 1980s, emergency homeless shelters opened, while advocacy efforts fought the loss of affordable housing stock.

Structure

The executive staff of Catholic Charities New York is headquartered at the New York Catholic Center in Midtown Manhattan. The agencies are located throughout the counties of the Archdiocese of New York—the Bronx, Dutchess, Manhattan, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Staten Island, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

Board of trustees

The Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities New York provides financial and governance support to the charity.[6]

References

[7] [8] [9] http://online.wsj.com/article/AP4f1f88e5a37e43e087c8288334f69b6f.html[10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: The 200 Largest U.S. Charities. Forbes.com. 27 March 2012.
  2. News: Barton. Noelle. Many Big Charities Struggle to Raise Money in the Bad Economy. 27 March 2012. Chronicle of Philanthropy. October 16, 2011.
  3. Web site: Providing Help, Creating Hope: 2010 Annual Report, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. Annual Report. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. 27 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120424211122/http://www.catholiccharitiesny.org/annualreport/index.html#. 2012-04-24. dead.
  4. News: Poust. Mary Ann. A Caring Federation Where Needs are Met. 31 October 2011. Catholic New York. May 18, 2011.
  5. News: Poust. Mary Ann. A Caring Federation Where Needs are Met. 31 October 2011. Catholic New York. May 18, 2011.
  6. Web site: Board of Trustees and Officers. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Website. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. 27 March 2012.
  7. News: Poust. Mary Ann. A Caring Federation Where Needs are Met. 31 October 2011. Catholic New York. May 18, 2011.
  8. News: DosSantos. Juliann. Charities Assists Low-Income New Yorkers with Basic Housing Needs. 31 October 2011. Catholic New York. June 15, 2011.
  9. News: CGSHB & Rosalie Hall Pursue Merger. 31 October 2011. New York Nonprofit Press. July 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120421033110/http://www.nynp.biz/breaking-news/6923-cgshb-a-rosalie-hall-pursue-merger#. 2012-04-21. dead.
  10. News: US says 68,000 more New Yorkers below poverty line. 31 October 2011. Wall Street Journal. September 13, 2011.
  11. News: West. Melanie Grace. Rebuilding After Restructuring. 31 October 2011. Wall Street Journal. April 23, 2011.
  12. News: Catholic Charities Nets $1.8 Million at Spring Gala. 31 October 2011. New York Nonprofit Press. June 10, 2011. https://archive.today/20120425123910/http://nynp.biz/breaking-news/6557-catholic-charities-nets-18-million-at-spring-gala-#. 2012-04-25. dead.
  13. News: Catholic Charities USA Names New Board Members-Elect and Officers-Elect; Honors Members Slated for Retirement. 31 October 2011. Yahoo News. August 10, 2011.
  14. News: Woods. John. CYO Sports, Activities Form Vital Link to Parishes, Faith. 31 October 2011. Catholic New York. August 25, 2011.
  15. News: Archbishop Urges Caution in Face of Hurricane. 31 October 2011. Catholic New York. August 26, 2011.
  16. News: Amodeo. Joseph. Catholic Social Teaching and Bullying: A Call to Action. 31 October 2011. Huffington Post. October 7, 2011.
  17. News: Sherry. Virginia M.. Friday night Midnight Sports program marks year of successful interaction among dozens of young men 16 and older. 31 October 2011. Staten Island Advance. October 19, 2011.
  18. News: Haskell. Kari. A Season of Giving Motivates Donors in Greater Numbers. 31 October 2011. New York Times. February 19, 2011.
  19. News: Keh. Andrew. In Highschool And Alone in a Homeless Shelter. 31 October 2011. New York Times. January 26, 2011.
  20. News: Mascia. Jennifer. Burned Out of a Bronx Apartment. 31 October 2011. New York Times. January 28, 2011.
  21. News: Kenny. Steve. Fighting for Education, but in Need of a Home. 31 October 2011. New York Times. January 24, 2011.
  22. News: Rueb. Emily S.. Young Chef in a Quest to Become Independent. 31 October 2011. New York Times. January 6, 2011.
  23. News: Hughes. C. J.. Mother Who Always Helped Now Needs Help. 31 October 2011. New York Times. November 24, 2010.
  24. News: Koppel. Niko. Chinese Immigrant Hopes Sight and English Both Improve. 31 October 2011. New York Times. November 16, 2010.
  25. News: Things are Coming Together. 31 October 2011. New York Times. December 17, 2010.
  26. News: Warren. Mathew R.. Homeless, But Hoping for a Return to College. 31 October 2011. November 12, 2010. The New York Times.
  27. News: Bracken. Kassie. Many Challenges, But Also Many Helping Hands. 31 October 2011. New York Times. December 20, 2010.
  28. News: Mascia. Jennifer. Losing a Leg, But Keeping His Drive to Succeed. 31 October 2011. New York Times. November 22, 2010.

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