Catholic Charities makes ‘special plea’ for Ash Wednesday donations amid federal cuts

Published on February 19, 2026

Catholic Charities of Boston is aiming to double its donations this Ash Wednesday over previous years, citing increased demand for heating assistance and food pantries due in part to federal funding cuts.

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Volunteers team up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to repair Lafayette home

February 17, 2026
Volunteers from around the country teamed up with Catholic Charities of Acadiana to repair a Lafayette home.The Order of Malta volunteers focused on gutting and renovating the home on Lily Street on Thursday, February 12. It was in desperate need of critical rehab.

Catholic Charities of Staten Island secures funding to revitalize cherished community center

February 19, 2026
Catholic Charities of Staten Island announced it has secured $2.5 million in federal funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation recently signed into law. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand championed the initiative to modernize the agency’s flagship community center, with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer playing a key role in negotiations surrounding the funding