Higher food prices and a shortage of turkeys have added to the challenges for relief organizations providing Thanksgiving meals. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Catholic Charities”
How New Yorkers Are Stepping In to Help Asylum Seekers
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2022
Volunteers are collecting donations, delivering pizzas and even opening up their homes to help Venezuelan migrants arriving by bus from Texas. Source: New York Times
Finding a New Home, and New Hope, After Leaving Ukraine
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2022
When refugees from Russia’s invasion needed a fresh start, nonprofit agencies stepped in to assist. Source: New York Times
Migrant Crisis Puts N.Y. ‘Right to Shelter’ Law to the Test
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2022
The city’s obligation to provide a bed to anyone who asks is unique and has added urgency to its efforts to welcome more than 11,000 migrants. Source: New York Times
10 Stories of Support in a Year of Obstacles
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2020
Facing challenges wrought by the pandemic, The Fund’s beneficiaries brought help to people and communities. Source: New York Times