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There’s always something exciting and important happening with our programs and services at Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens.  Read these stories and check back often.  We’re always posting updates.

CCBQ to Host NYC Catholic Alumni Networking Reception
06-09-2013

CCBQ will proudly host the New York City Catholic Alumni Networking Reception on Monday, June 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New York Athletic Club. This exclusive professional and social networking event brings together hundreds of Catholic Alumni from across the nation and is an opportunity to share common values and goals. This premier reception is open to all Catholic alumni regardless of graduation year.

Catholic Charities Mourns the Passing of Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan
06-07-2013

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Most Reverend Joseph M. Sullivan, DD, Retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn. An ardent advocate for social justice, Bishop Sullivan dedicated more than 50 years to improving the lives of New Yorkers in need. “The Board of Trustees, administration, dedicated staff and supporters of Catholic Charities, extend their thoughts and prayers to the Sullivan family at this difficult time,” said Robert Siebel, Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities.

The 2013 Bishop’s Humanitarian Award Dinner honors John E. Zuccotti, Chairman of Brookfield Properties
06-03-2013

For his outstanding leadership and dedication to the betterment of New York City, John E. Zuccotti, former New York City Deputy Mayor and current Chairman of Brookfield Properties, Inc.,was honored by Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens at the Bishop’s Humanitarian Award Dinner at Pier Sixty in Manhattan, on June 5, 2013.
 

University of Notre Dame Alumni Create a Garden Oasis for Families in Bushwick, Brooklyn
06-03-2013

Alumni from the University of Notre Dame volunteered on Saturday, June 1st, along with residents and Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens staff to help garden and beautify the Catholic Charities St. Leonard’s Family Apartments in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Volunteers planted new flowers and trees at the front of the entrance and in the backyard of the residence creating a wonderful oasis for more than 80 families. Originally St. Leonard’s Church, the building was completely renovated and converted into affordable housing for families.

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Wins Prestigious 2013 PRSA Big Apple Award
05-24-2013

CCBQ is the proud winner of the 2013 New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NY) Big Apple Award for its 2011 Annual Report, titled Preserving Dignity. PRSA-NY presented winners of PRSA-NY’s 2013 Big Apple Awards at an awards gala in the Mandarin Hotel on May 23rd, celebrating the great work and best practices of the best and brightest PR professionals.

As the toughest peer-judged awards in the industry, the Big Apple Awards recognizes excellence in public relations in the tri-state area. 

CCBQ Hosts a Day of Relief and Recovery for Hurricane Sandy Victims
05-22-2013

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens along with Catholic Migration Services and Faith in New York (formerly, Queens Congregations United for Action)recently hosted a joint event for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The event, which was funded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human Development, provided community members with information and services on disaster assistance, case management, immigration legal assistance, counseling resources, free/affordable healthcare and public policy advocacy.

Seminarians Learn About the Work of CCBQ
05-02-2013

A group of first-year seminarians visited the very popular rooftop garden at our Catherine Sheridan Senior Apartment Building in Astoria, Queens. They also learned about the agency's hands-on Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief efforts and finished the day with dancing at our DellaMonica-Steinway Senior Center.

CCBQ Awarded Platinum Hermes Creative Award for Hurricane Sandy Management
05-02-2013

Catholic Charities is proud to announce that it is the recipient of three 2013 Hermes Creative Awards.

CCBQ Hosts Fourth Annual Earth Day Celebration
04-22-2013

CCBQ celebrated its Fourth Annual Earth Day at the Queens Community Center in Astoria, Queens.  At the event, nearly 70 children and their families learned about nature’s smallest farmer, the worm!  At special learning stations, the children learned how worms benefit our soil by viewing an actual worm farm compost bin where worms could be viewed live at work.  The youngsters also enjoyed snack stations featuring worms in dirt (gummy worms in cookie crumbles and pudding), a worm painting station (using spaghetti), and a scavenger hunt for interesting facts about worms.

CCBQ Awarded Fidelis Care Grants
04-16-2013

Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, recently announced the distribution of two grants totaling $259,200 from its Community Grant Fund to Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens to support our work with children and families in Brooklyn and Queens. 

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