Catholic Charities is pulling together a team of volunteers this Saturday, January 19, to help with the physical clean up of four Staten Island homes badly destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Tasks include removal of sheet rock & insulation, cleaning behind it and removal of flooring. Transportation will be provided.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013Bike Riding with the Camels. Seriously.
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County, NY joined forces with the Orange County Bicycle Club on Sunday, September 16, for The Ride With the Camels, a 10-to-62-mile ride through forested ridges and rolling farmland that celebrated open space in Orange County, NY.
The event was named after a large pasture that bikers pedaled past that is filled with a herd of grazing camels. They were rescued after movie, advertising, and circus careers by the Sanctuary for Animals, and they live on the farm with hundreds of other rescued animals of different species. The hills, riders say, remind them of the camels’ humps so they saluted them as they rode by.
Proceeds from event celebrated open space in Orange County Proceeds and benefited Catholic Charities of Orange County, NY, the Orange County Land Trust, and the Sanctuary for Animals.
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Avoid Scams; Get Correct Information about Deferred Action
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
Catholic Charities Executive Director Msgr. Kevin Sullivan joined New York Secretary of State Cesar A. Perales, the Consuls General of seven nations, the President of the New York State Bar Association and others at the Catholic Center, 1011 First Ave., New York City on August 15th to announce initiatives designed to make sure that young people eligible for the New York State Childhood Arrival Deferred Action Program take full advantage without being exploited by scammers.
Certain young people, known as “DREAMers,” who were brought to the United States as children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet specific criteria (see below) can now apply, effective August 15, 2012, for Deferred Action, which is temporary relief from removal (deportation) from the United States or from being placed in removal proceedings and which, if granted, will provide work authorization and the ability to attend college.
Speakers at the event stressed the importance of obtaining correct information about Deferred Action to avoid scams and to understand eligibility for this benefit. New York State reports that it has already received notifications about con artists trying to take advantage of young people, charging money for services that may not be provided, and risking young peoples’ chance to take advantage of this opportunity.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is ready to help. Individuals seeking more information and seeking service providers as well as schools, churches, and other community-based organizations interested in scheduling presentations about deferred action can call Catholic Charities at the New York State New Americans Hotline, 1-800-566-7636, (formerly known as the New York State Immigration Hotline.)
Interest has been intense. Nearly 500 young immigrants and their representatives phoned this hotline the first day applications were taken. Callers receive help in 17 different languages.
“Basic fairness coupled with sound economics tells us to make good investments in the future workforce of New York,” said Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities new York. “DREAMers want nothing more than to develop their talents in this country and State – the only one they know and call home.”
- Avoid Scams. Get correct information in 17 languages: Call Catholic Charities at the New York State New Americans Hotline, 1-800-566-7636.
- Click here to read more information about the hotline.
- Click here to see if you or someone you know is eligible to apply
- Link to the New York State Childhood Arrival Deferred Action Program website clearinghouse.
- Please help us spread the word on Facebook and Twitter, hashtag #NYnewamericans
