Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens
Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens offers over 160 programs and services, including food distribution, affordable housing, and mental health support, serving diverse community needs.
Programs and Services
Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens offers over 160 programs and services across various demographics including children, youth, adults, seniors, and individuals with mental illness. These comprehensive services aim to support and uplift the community by addressing diverse needs.
Food Pantry Network
Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens operates a network of 60 parish-based food pantries. This network distributes over 4.2 million meals annually, ensuring that those in need have access to nutritious food. Additionally, 24 pop-up food events are hosted, providing an extra 9,500 meals.
Affordable Housing
The organization offers 4,567 affordable housing units for various groups including seniors, families, the formerly homeless, individuals with HIV, and those struggling with mental illness. These housing solutions are critical in providing safe and stable living conditions for vulnerable populations.
Senior Services
Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens provides extensive services for seniors. This includes delivering 650,000 meals through its Home Delivered Meals Program for homebound seniors and offering 44,500 hours of case management services to 12,877 seniors through its senior centers and case management programs.
Mental Health and Recovery Services
In its commitment to mental health care, Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens serves 7,700 clients through its Mental Health and Rehab & Recovery Programs. The organization also answers 45,000 calls for assistance annually at its Catholic Charities Call Center, providing critical support and resources to those in need.