Young Widow Lives for Her Newborn & Toddler
Simone McCray with her two children By Alice Kenny Hours after learning of the death of her children’s father, Simone McCray said, she called his cellphone, thinking he might answer. Once reality sank...
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By Alice Kenny When Mary Ferris’ husband, a New York City police officer, died of a heart attack at age 40, leaving the young widow with three children to raise, she felt stranded, alone and totally...
View ArticleCatholic Charities Provides 1000s of Holiday Meals in Hurricane-Ravaged...
By Alice Kenny Thanks to support from the Mayor’s Fund Holiday Meal mini-grant and other generous donations, Catholic Charities provided 1,000 meals, warmth and support throughout the holiday season to...
View ArticleHurt By Hurricane Sandy?
Whether you have applied for FEMA or not — even if you were not eligible or were denied assistance — there may be local resources available for you. A trained, compassionate case manager can work...
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