Catholic Charities of Long Island

Care with Dignity, Life with Hope!

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Join us for Catholic Charities of Long Island’s 24th Annual Golf Classic & Pickleball Tournament!

Enjoy a day of golf or pickleball while supporting our mission to bring care with dignity and life with hope to Long Islanders in need.

Register today and be part of this special event by clicking the link below:

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Our Wantagh Seniors say hello! This past week, our Wantagh Senior Center hosted its Spring Picnic at Wantagh Park. From outdoor games to egg races and plenty of sandwiches, it was a great day of community, laughter, and time spent together.

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It was a great day connecting with Long Island’s business community at the HIA-LI 38th Annual Trade Show and Conference, held at the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena on Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood campus.

Catholic Charities of Long Island CEO Michael Smith and Board Chairman Bill Ayers were especially happy to spend time with HIA-LI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli, Power Resources International CFO Ellen Morelli-Ford, and Advantage Title President and CEO Christopher Nuzzi.

While exploring the exhibit hall, Michael and Bill had the opportunity to sit with Joe Limongelli, filling in on The Donna Drake Show, and Claude Solnik of Long Island Press and Schneps Media to discuss our mission, the impact we’re making in communities across Long Island, and what’s ahead for Catholic Charities of Long Island and the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you to Terri and her team at HIA-LI for hosting this wonderful event and bringing our business community together. We look forward to getting more involved next year.

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Help us make Independence Day special for the seniors and veterans we serve! Catholic Charities of Long Island is in need of patriotic items for our upcoming 4th of July celebrations. Please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wishlist, where each gift will be shipped directly to the homes and programs that need them.

Click the link below to shop our wishlist!

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Danielle Campbell, our Director of Development and Communications, visited Talbot House, our residential stabilization center in Bohemia. It is a place where she says miracles are made. Making those miracles happen for those sick and suffering with addiction includes Sister Lynn Caton, C.S.J., a clinical supervisor at Talbot House, and Sal Guli, the Talbot House chef and kitchen manager. Talbot House is one of two addiction treatment centers run by Catholic Charities of Long Island and licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports.

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This week’s CFN segment featured Catholic Charities of Long Island’s Mental Health Day, held in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month!

The day gave students the opportunity to talk openly about mental health, learn coping skills, and hear an important message: they are not alone, help is available, and things can get better.

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Catholic Charities of Long Island will be at the Long Island Regional Career Fair on Thursday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmingdale State College. Stop by, say hello, and learn more about opportunities with CCLI!

To view our current job opportunities and apply online, please visit our website.

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Catholic Charities of Long Island is honored to walk alongside the veterans who have given so much for our country. Across our senior centers, we care for them with compassion—offering Meals on Wheels, safe and affordable housing, case management, mental health support, and addiction services—because their service to us should never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember their sacrifices and the courage it took to protect our freedom. But remembrance is not only about looking back—it’s about showing up today.

You can be part of our legacy of care. Your kindness and support can bring comfort, dignity, and hope to the heroes who once stood for all of us.

This Memorial Day, please join us—because caring for those who served is one way we can truly say thank you.

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Catholic Charities of Long Island celebrated Joseph J. Fennessy and daughter/CYO Director Carol Sciotto at our 2026 Caritas Award Dinner. Together, Joseph J. Fennessy and Carol Sciotto have built remarkable legacies of leadership and service on Long Island, Joe through decades of business, healthcare, parish, and nonprofit leadership, and Carol through her work growing CYO of Long Island, engaging thousands of young people, and putting the “C” back in CYO. The night also honored our mission to provide care with dignity and life with hope to our neighbors in need, bringing donors and friends together to celebrate the call of Christ to care for those struggling and in despair.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our very special 2026 Caritas Award Dinner, honoring Joseph J. Fennessy and Carol Sciotto for their outstanding leadership, generosity, and commitment to serving the Long Island community. We were honored to celebrate with you and look forward to seeing you next year!

If you’d like to contribute to our mission, or view the 2026 Caritas photo album, please visit our website!

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Seniors came together for Mother’s Day Tea at our congregate site at St. Ann’s Parish. Through seniors donating to seniors, the afternoon was filled with kindness, connection, and community!

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Catholic Charities of Long Island was proud to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month by organizing its first Mental Health Day at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School in West Islip. Throughout the morning, students took part in panel discussions, coping skills sessions, peer counseling, outdoor fitness activities, and moments of reflection on the importance of mental health and overall well-being, including a walk around the school track. Led by Catholic Charities directors and staff, the day gave students a chance to talk openly about mental health, learn practical ways to manage stress, and hear an important message: they are not alone, help is available, and things can get better.

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It’s National Nurses Week, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the compassion, dedication, and care that our nurses provide each and every day. Thank you to all of our nurses! You are greatly appreciated.

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From all of us at Catholic Charities of Long Island, Happy Mother’s Day🌸❤️

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Happy Mother’s Day!!! 🌸 Since 2017, Catholic Charities of Long Island’s annual flower collection has brought joy to Meals on Wheels clients across Long Island. This year, more than 260 flowers and plants were delivered thanks to our employees, volunteers, donors, and friends. 💐

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Our CEO, Michael Smith, and Board Chairman, Bill Ayers, are honored to be part of a meaningful conversation about service and compassion as featured guests on the next episode of the Mangano Family Foundation’s Doing Good show, airing this Sunday, May 10 at 6:30am on My Country 96.1.

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Seniors active in Catholic Charities of Long Island programs and services traveled to St. Agnes Cathedral for the annual St. Joseph’s Day celebration. Bishop John O. Barres celebrated Mass and greeted more than 300 guests at a festive luncheon filled with music, dancing and fellowship.

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Today, Catholic Charities of Long Island kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month with the students of Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville! Together, we continue working to break the stigma surrounding mental health and educate Long Island students on its importance.

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Catholic Charities of Long Island soared during our April 29 friend-raiser at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City.
Supporters, and members of the CCLI board of trustees, executive team and staff, received a fascinating tour of aviation history, with upward thrust here on Long Island. Scrumptious bites and stirred sips satisfied guests at the reception following.

CEO Michael E. Smith’s remarks showed how Catholic Charities ministries, modeled on the call of Jesus, respond to growing needs many Long Islanders face.

Our annual Caritas Award Dinner takes “flight” Wednesday, May 13, at The Heritage Club at Bethpage. If you reserve a seat, we’d love to welcome you aboard.