It is with profound sadness that we share with you the unexpected passing of the Executive Director of Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS), Buby "Bob" Jacob. Please keep Bob's wife, children, grandchildren, and his CFCS/Catholic Charities family in your prayers.

The New Jersey Army Tank Pull will be held on June 12th on Clifton Avenue in Clifton, rain or shine. To view the listing of our Tank Pull teams and their scheduled times, please visit www.tankpull.org. God bless the USA!

It is with great sadness that we mourn the peaceful passing of Roy DeFranco Sr. Roy was a longtime friend, former development director, and beloved volunteer for DPD, Catholic Charities. 

“Father Fitz” was a dear friend to Catholic Charities, especially the Department for Persons with Disabilities. Fr. Fitzpatrick helped create CARE, a pioneer program providing spiritual opportunities for adults with disabilities. Our Fitzpatrick House is named in his honor. He will be missed.

After a two-year hiatus, the Corpus Christi Food Drive will return to an in-person, Diocesan-wide endeavor. This event is essential in stocking our pantries during the critical summer months.

We operate over 70 programs and help thousands of people in need each day. 2021 was an impactful year for our organization. Read our 2021 Annual Report here. We are grateful to the many who made our widespread work possible and are looking forward to a bright future!

April 18th is National Volunteer Week. Congratulations to 13 year old Peyton Triano, who was named one of 6 finalists for Catholic Charities USA's Volunteer of the Year Award. There are over 30,000 volunteers within the CCUSA network!

Thank you to our People of the Year, John and Noreen Risko for their love, advocacy, generosity and support!

Congratulations to Dr. Hayman Rambaran on his recognition as a Bergen County Top Doc! Dr. Rambaran is the Medical Director for Straight and Narrow, a talented physician, and an inspirational person.

We have created a links and resources page for individuals looking to help those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.

Catholic Charities Veterans Services recently partnered with the VA NJ Health Care System, Bergen County Veterans Services, and the Bergen County Rise Suicide Prevention Coalition to distribute gun locks as part of the VA's ongoing Suicide Prevention 2.0.

Please join us in welcoming our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mukesh Saxena! Mukesh brings a wealth of enthusiasm and experience to our vast organization. Congratulations Mukesh!

Kindness overflows during Catholic Schools Week! Thank you to St. Vincent Martyr School for their continued support and love!

Thank you to Jenna DeAngelis and CBS2 New York for visiting our Fr. English Food Pantry, in Paterson. This feature highlighted the impact of inflation on those who need help the most (video).

Join us and the Knights of Columbus on June 12th to support veterans!

Congratulations to our own Archie Burrell who was recognized as the St. Joseph's Health Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2022 Community Health Award! Archie is our lead case manager and a dedicated advocate for those most in need!

Here is our Winter, 2022 newsletter - Catholic Charities Connections! Featuring highlights from our impactful 2021, Christmastime giving and more!

We cannot thank you enough for your kindness during 2021. Together, we accomplished some amazing things. We are looking forward to a 2022 filled with love, growth, and impact!

It has become tradition for the Bishop of Paterson to host mass at Straight and Narrow on Christmas Eve. This year, due to the pandemic, Bishop is offering his prayers via video message. We thank Bishop Sweeney for his continued support, love, and leadership.

Thank you to Dianne Macchia Hanson and the entire DePaul Family for their ongoing support over the Christmas Season!