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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.

Act of Kindness Helps Those in Need This Holiday Season
01-02-2013

For the second consecutive year, the Larocque family got together this Christmas with donations to the Catholic Charities Community Center Food Pantry in Astoria, Queens in memory of their late brother Bobby. When their youngest brother Bobby unexpectedly passed away, family and friends were asked, in lieu of flowers, to donate to a community food pantry. Although the family is very large and live in dispersed locations such as Atlanta, Houston and Ontario, they came together once again to help families in need.

Catholic Charities Mourns the Passing of Dr. Frank J. Macchiarola
12-19-2012

It is with much sadness that Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens announces the passing of our dear friend and CCBQ member of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Frank J. Macchiarola, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012.  We offer our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the family and friends of Frank Macchiarola. For more information, visit: http://www.sfc.edu/index.cfm

CCBQ Annual Bereavement Conference POSTPONED Due to Hurricane Sandy
11-07-2012

The second annual Bereavement Conference: Journey to Healing: We Remember; We Celebrate; We Believe,which was to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 has been POSTPONED until November 9, 2013 due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The registration fee will be refunded to all those who have already registered. We will provide updates on workshops and speakers as the new date approaches.
 

64th Bishop's Testimonial Award Reception Canceled
11-07-2012

Last week, Hurricane Sandy slammed into the New York metropolitan area, bringing with it overwhelming destruction to many residents of Brooklyn and Queens.  Catholic Charities has been working non-stop, providing food, water and other necessities – as well as a wide range of support services – in some of the hardest hit areas. 

Message from the CEO - CCBQ Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
11-02-2012

On Monday, October 29, the New York Metropolitan area was hit with a horrific category 1 hurricane that devastated neighborhoods throughout the city. In the midst of the storm, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens was there—helping those in urgent need. For our homebound elderly neighbors who faced this historic storm alone and in great fear of the unknown, our heroic staff provided meals for a total of 1,939 clients through our meals-on-wheels program, delivering food over a two day period to get them through the storm.

Hurricane Sandy Update for Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Employees
10-31-2012

191 Joralemon Street is open today Wednesday, October 31st. Everyone's circumstances are different and greatly depend on where you live. We ask that you use your own judgment as to whether you can travel in to work.

Please continue to take direction from your service area leadership.

My thanks for all the extraordinary efforts in the last few days. Much lies ahead of us.

Robert Siebel

Join CCBQ for Professional Networking Opportunity
10-24-2012

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens will host a professional networking event on Tuesday, November 13th  from 6-8 pm at Midtown 1015 Sutton Place. The casual evening will be filled with business and social networking with many individuals of various professional fields in attendance. A registration fee of $10.00 will cover a premium open bar, light food, and, most of all, good company. The site is located at 1015 Second Avenue, New York, NY.

Catholic Charities Riverdale Osbourne Towers Hosts Fall Festival
10-22-2012

Catholic Charities Riverdale Osbourne Towers hosted a Fall Festival where members of the residence had the opportunity to participate in various fun activities such as arts and crafts, raffles and dancing. Kids painted pumpkins and participants got to go home with fresh produce and snacks. Our DJ played the latest tunes and raffled off great prizes to the 200 residents. Many Catholic Charities programs in the area were present during the festival to celebrate autumn and share information and resources with the community.

CCHD Funds Four Local Projects that Address the Root Cause of Poverty
10-18-2012

To Break the Cycle of Poverty, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) in the Diocese of Brooklyn has issued grants to four projects that address root causes of poverty, as well as those that seek to empower the poor, the disabled, minorities, workers and immigrants. In an intimate setting honoring these local community groups and their efforts, CCHD in the Diocese of Brooklyn held an Awards Reception at the Bishop’s Residence in Brooklyn, on Thursday, October 18th. Among those in attendance were Most Rev.

CCBQ Participates in Catholic Charities USA’s 2012 Annual Gathering
10-04-2012

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens recently participated in Catholic Charities USA’s 2012 Annual Gathering which was held in St. Louis, Missouri. This gathering serves a as celebration for all of the hard work Catholic Charities agencies have accomplished to reduce poverty and need throughout the nation, as well as an opportunity to strategize ways to further our efforts. The conference consisted of 40 workshops prepared by staff of different Catholic Charities and provided effective information and tips for others to take back to their region.

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