Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York welcomed the mobile People of Hope Museum March 26, near Union Square in Manhattan. The tractor-trailer-sized traveling museum will tour under the sponsorship of Catholic Charities USA.
Youth Board assists Catholic Charities’ initiatives
The Catholic Charities Youth Board — composed of 11th- and 12th-graders from across the archdiocese — aims to assist Catholic Charities’ initiatives through volunteering, fundraising and networking.
Share the Journey — A journey rooted in agriculture
Leaving our home was hard, and we struggled a lot. However, a shared community farm plot helped us hold on. My family split what we grew in half — a portion for meals and sending the rest to the market. Agriculture was a source of livelihood for many families and helped people support one another during the conflict.
Commentary — This Lent, let’s ‘Go and do likewise’
Our Catholic tradition stresses solidarity: our obligation as the People of God to stand with our brothers and sisters in their time of need.
Today, our brothers and sisters need us like never before.
Share the Journey — A journey in immigration law
I am the child of an immigrant.
I remember being teased as a child in a north Georgia elementary school for having “slanty eyes” and looking different.
Going Back to Go Forward
It wasn’t easy to leave home, but Christian had no choice. Honduras in 2014 was no place for a 16-year-old boy.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
At St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministries, our mission begins with meeting basic needs and respecting one’s dignity. That requires trust — and sometimes building trust takes time.
Farm Credit Mid-America Invests in Louisville Refugee Farmers
Farm Credit Mid-America is deepening its commitment to Louisville’s immigrant and refugee farmers, investing $72,000 in 2025 in Common Earth Gardens to expand market access and farm infrastructure.
The Work of Welcoming Continues
I have often heard it said that Louisville is a welcoming city.
In fact, Louisville was the second city in the U.S. to become a certified “Welcoming City” for immigrants and refugees by the independent non-profit organization, Welcoming America. More than 150 languages are spoken in our public schools.
From Trauma to Purpose
Donna Simmons’ lived experience is different than most. But the trauma she endured as a child and young adult — the torment she faced for years — has made her who she is today.