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Puerto Rican Ingenuity and Spirit Still Rising High & Making History
Posted on 09/20/2019 by Catholic Charities Admin | Share
Comite Noviembre volunteers arriving at Coliseo de Arecibo, Puerto Rico
By Teresa Santiago, Catholic Charities NY Spanish Media Consultant
A few days ago, I closely tracked Hurricane Dorian as it threatened the Caribbean, praying that it...
Catholic Charities NY: Disaster Response Partner of the Year!
Posted on 06/3/2019 by Alice Kenny | Share
Chosen by NYDIS & Those Who Know Best
By Alice Kenny
New York Disaster Interfaith Services, a faith-based federation of over 60 organizations partnering to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services, honored Catholic...
Solar Panels & Team Work Bring Light to Puerto Rico
Posted on 03/12/2019 by Alice Kenny | Share
Watch This Inspiring Video
Check Out This New Link to Services New Yorkers Need
Posted on 12/27/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
Thanks to New Catholic Charities Community Services Website
As 2018 races to a close, it’s time to look back at all we accomplished together and forward at all we plan to do.
Our new website for Catholic Charities Community...
Attention: 2017 Hurricane Evacuees from Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands
Posted on 10/29/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
We Are Here for You!
Far too many evacuees forced to flee to New York from Hurricanes Maria and Irma that tore through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in 2017 are still suffering.
“I’m Beeping!”
Posted on 10/4/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
What You Need to Know about Yesterday’s Presidential Alert
OMG; what was that high-pitched “Presidential Alert” suddenly beeping and vibrating on everyone’s cell phone yesterday?
Don’t worry. You haven’t been selected for a special one-on-...
Puerto Rico Book Drive
Posted on 09/24/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
Join Us!
Looking for a way to help children in Puerto Rico? Join our Catholic Charities NY Book Drive!
September reminds children in Puerto Rico not only of a new school year but of Hurricane Maria that, one year ago, ravaged their island...
How to Prepare, God Forbid, for a Disaster
Posted on 09/6/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
September: National Preparedness Month
It’s National Preparedness Month, September 2018, giving us a special reminder to prepare ourselves and our families for, God forbid, an unexpected disaster.
Why? Because disasters happen. So prepare now...
My Eye Witness to Puerto Rico’s Health Care Crisis
Posted on 08/17/2018 by Catholic Charities Admin | Share
AKA My Mom’s Visit to the Hospital
By Teresa A. Santiago
Catholic Charities NY Spanish Media Consultant & Estoy Con Puerto Rico Board Member
When my 90-year old mom got sick and was admitted for day and a half at the Doctor’s Center...
Virgin Islands Still Reeling as New Hurricane Season Hits
Posted on 07/10/2018 by Catholic Charities Admin | Share
An Insider's Glimpse at Disaster
“Don’t Forget Us!”
Posted on 05/23/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
Firsthand Look at Puerto Rico 9 Months After the Storm
By Teresa A. Santiago
Catholic Charities Spokesperson and
Estoy Con Puerto Rico Board Member
Top 10 Tips to Brace for Tomorrow’s Nor’easter
Posted on 03/20/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
Say It Isn’t So!
via GIPHY
Not another snow storm - say it isn’t so!
- 4th nor’easter in 3 weeks!
- Pounding us the day after Spring starts!
- With 12-18 inches of snow forecast!
NO!!!!
The only good news is we have time to prepare.
So get ready. Get...
On This Journey, There Is Still Hope
Posted on 02/22/2018 by Sandy Strk | Share
My Chance to Find Hope
By Sandy Strk
Catholic Charities Marketing Manager
Sandy Strk, 4th from left, with fellow Catholic Charities New York staff.
Puerto Rican Hurricane Evacuees Put Down New York City Roots
Posted on 02/5/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
Inside Scoop on How They’re Doing & How We Help
Recent hurricane survivors still need help. At Catholic Charities we know this because we know hurricane survivors personally, one-on-one.
Wonder what's happening as they fade from frontpage news? Check out the inside scoop on strategies we use to help hurricane survivors...
Hurricane Harvey Hit Houston 5 Months Ago; 1000s Still Wait for Aid
Posted on 02/1/2018 by Alice Kenny | Share
Msgr. Kevin Sullivan Delivers Donations and Solidarity
Sitting on a tattered mattress wedged between plywood floors and punctured sheetrock walls, Joe Murphy welcomes Catholic Charities NY Executive Director Msgr. Kevin Sullivan into what...
