A “community of caring” is being nurtured at Catholic Charities of Long Island. In 2025, we’d like to see this community continue to grow so we can help more of our needy and vulnerable neighbors on Long Island. Let’s accept the invitation of Jesus...
Christmas Celebration, Courtesy of Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation, Was a Great Gift for Moms, Kids
The families of Catholic Charities of Long Island’s WIC program enjoyed a Christmas celebration to remember, courtesy of Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation, at CCLI’s building on North Main Street in Freeport.
The third floor was bustling with activity...
Years of Service to Neighbors in Need Add Up for Good at Catholic Charities
A total of 82 Catholic Charities of Long Island employees were recognized for five to 30 years of service, and CEO Mike Smith worked the calculations. Their cumulative service added up to a grand total of 940 years, Smith said at the 2024 Employee...
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Talbot House Cook Serves Up Good Meals, Shares Recovery Journey
Nearly 10 years ago, a friend told Sal Guli III about an opening at Talbot House in Bohemia. He was out of work and looking to leave the restaurant business because he was tired of “being around people who were drinking or on something.”
At the time...
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Newcomers to Long Island Learn About Healthy Lifestyles
The Catholic Charities of Long Island campus in Amityville hosted a daylong outdoor program promoting good health for recent arrivals to Long Island.
The 100 participants from several countries of origin at the Oct. 11 Health Fair learned about a...
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Community Service Honor for Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach
Receiving the Community Service Award at the Landmark Gala in Port Washington is a fitting tribute for Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach.
Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P., who has served for 43 years as Parish Social Ministry director at Our Lady of...
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Clients Help One Another During National Recovery Month
Catholic Charities of Long Island observed National Recovery Month in September with a celebratory dinner at its Outpatient Clinic in Hampton Bays, based at St. Rosalie parish center. Staff members served 50 clients at a dining room set up to mark...
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Collaboration Leads to Joyful Homecoming for Senior
It took Carolyn Lawrence a good long while to find a place to call home, and after just a few weeks at Harvest House, she says she is not going anywhere. Those with whom she shares her new home say she’s a completely different person now. Gone are...
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Help Pat LaFontaine Score ‘Assist’ for Catholic Charities
New York Islanders legend Pat LaFontaine is stepping up for Catholic Charities of Long Island as the honoree of our 22nd annual Golf Classic taking place Monday, Sept. 30, at Huntington Crescent Club.
The day has much to offer, including 18 holes...
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