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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.

Catherine Sheridan Residents get into the Spring Spirit!
03-27-2012

In the spirit of spring, residents at our Catherine Sheridan Senior Housing in Astoria, Queens, planted pansies, cilantro and tomato seeds into the earthboxes situated on their rooftop garden!  Each year CCBQ provides nearly 4,000 units of affordable housing to seniors, the developmentally disabled and the formerly homeless. Click here for more information.

  

Catholic Charities Meets with Legislators in Albany
03-22-2012

Catholic Charities joined over 1,000 participants from the eight dioceses of New York State for the annual “Catholics at the Capitol” public policy advocacy day in Albany, NY. Over 80 Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens participants met with their elected officials to discuss and advocate for the issues that matter the most to those we serve in Brooklyn and Queens. Many advocated for an immediate increase to public assistance, subsidies for child care programs, funding for emergency food and funding for job training programs.

Catholic Charities Begins Filming New PSA: “Preserving Dignity”
03-22-2012

An exciting day of filming at CCBQ as we shoot our new Public Service Announcement to raise the public awareness of the work of CCBQ in our communities.

CCBQ Volunteer Honored by NY1 as Queens Person of the Week
03-21-2012

Stanley Fish, volunteer at Catholic Charities Northeast Queens Friendly Visiting Program, is honored as NY1’s Queens Person of the Week for his commitment and dedication to visiting the homebound elderly and alleviating their isolation. After Stanley’s wife passed away three years ago, he decided to honor her memory by volunteering and helping others. Click here  to see the news coverage of the event.

Catholic Charities Hosted Third Catholic Alumni Networking Reception
03-19-2012

Recently, Catholic Charities proudly hosted its third New York City Catholic Alumni Networking Reception at the New York Athletic Club.

A New Home for the Seaside Senior Center!
03-15-2012

Rockaway, Queens—The Catholic Charities Seaside Senior Center is moving to a new location! Beginning March 29, the center will be located at 144 Beach 111th Street , the site that is also home to St. John’s Residence and School for Boys.  The center will be located on the first floor of the St. John’s Residence and School administrative building. The Seaside Center will relocate from its current location at 90-01 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

CCBQ Receives Big TV Donation from Clarion Hotel
03-09-2012

CCBQ received 54 television sets from the Clarion Hotel at LaGuardia Airport. The hotel was renovating their rooms and instead of disposing the televisions, they wanted to give it those who cannot afford to have one. We are very grateful to be the beneficiary of this donation. We have distributed the televisions throughout our programs, including our residential housing programs and family services which serve clients who cannot afford the common luxury of owning one. We want to thank Clarion Hotel for assisting us in carrying out the mission of Catholic Charities.

Public Policy Training for CCBQ Staff as they Prepared to Visit Elected Officials in Albany
03-06-2012

Recently, Parish and Community Outreach and Services trained and educated Catholic Charities staff and representatives on important policy issues in preparation for a trip to Albany, New York, held on March 13th, for the annual “Catholics at the Capitol” public policy advocacy day.

Our Hillcrest Senior Center Commemorates the Chinese Year through Dance
03-06-2012

Hillcrest Senior Center received a special surprise in February from the Jonathan Lu Dance Group in honor of the Chinese New Year. The dance group performed traditional Chinese dances to celebrate the Year of the Dragon for the members of the Hillcrest Center who has had the pleasure of also seeing them dance last year. The seniors loved it because, like them, the dance group is made up of older adults. The dance group is an award winning team who performs for seniors all over New York City.

 

CCBQ Receives TV Donation from Clarion Hotel
03-05-2012

Catholic Charities received 54 television sets from the Clarion Hotel at LaGuardia Airport. The hotel was renovating their rooms and instead of disposing the televisions, they wanted to give them away to those who cannot afford to have one. We are very grateful to be the beneficiary of this donation. We have distributed the televisions throughout our programs, including our residential housing programs and family services which serve clients who cannot afford the common luxury of owning one.

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