Catholic Charities of Long Island

What Catholic Charities of Long Island does

Catholic Charities of Long Island (CCLI) is a non-profit charitable organization and ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Hicksville, New York. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social services across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island through 50 ministry sites, including addiction treatment (OASAS-licensed), mental health counseling, developmental disabilities services (12 group residences serving 100+ adults via OPWDD), refugee resettlement, senior services (three community centers and Meals on Wheels delivering 4,000+ meals weekly), housing assistance, HIV/AIDS support, veteran services, and emergency relief. Parish Social Ministry coordinators operate in 100+ Catholic parishes within the Diocese of Rockville Centre, collectively reaching 145,000 Long Islanders annually. The organization also operates the Cleary School for the Deaf, founded in 1925, as an educational subsidiary serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

CCLI's business model is donation-and-grant-funded rather than revenue-generating: all services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries regardless of faith background. Funding streams include individual donations, foundation grants (e.g., Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation), government contracts (Nassau County, NY State Office for the Aging, U.S. Administration on Aging, OASAS, OPWDD), special events (Golf Classic, Caritas Award Dinner), planned giving, and corporate partnerships. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on parish referrals, word-of-mouth, and direct outreach through 501-1,000 employees plus an extensive volunteer base. Distribution occurs through direct service delivery at ministry sites, parish networks, senior community centers, group residences, addiction treatment and mental health clinics, and home-based services.

The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Bill Ayers, with Michael E. Smith serving as CEO. Strategic priorities evident from recent activity include facility modernization (new West Hempstead senior center), media expansion (Catholic Faith Network partnership launching 'You Did It for Me' in January 2025), intergenerational engagement (Service Immersion Camp with Catholic high schools), and leadership succession across three director-level transitions in 2025. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed in available sources.

Name

Catholic Charities of Long Island

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Long Island

Website

https://catholiccharities.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Long Island is a non-profit Catholic ministry delivering social services across Nassau and Suffolk counties through 50 ministry sites, serving 145,000 Long Islanders annually with programs in addiction treatment, mental health, developmental disabilities, refugee resettlement, senior services, and housing, funded primarily by donations, government contracts, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious Organizations (8131), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Human social services
• Addiction recovery services
• Mental health counseling
• Refugee resettlement services
• Senior care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hicksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals supporting the ministry's work with poor and vulnerable neighbors
2. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations such as Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation for specific programs like Christmas gifts and parish outreach
3. Government Contracts: Funding from Nassau County Department of Human Services, Office for the Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, U.S. Administration on Aging, OASAS (Opioid Settlement Fund), NYS Refugee Health Promotion program
4. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Golf Classic and Pickleball Tournament, Caritas Award Dinner, and other community events
5. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts through My Catholic Will partnership, planned giving programs for supporters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Long Island provides a comprehensive suite of free or low-cost social services to individuals and families in need across Long Island. Core service lines include addiction treatment and recovery, mental health counseling, services for individuals with developmental disabilities, refugee and immigrant services, senior services, food and housing assistance, and parish-based social ministry programs. The organization is funded primarily through donations, grants, and government contracts, and operates multiple ministry sites in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Long Island operates as a multi-service social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community-based programs. The organization provides healthcare services (addiction treatment, mental health, HIV/AIDS), social services (housing, food/nutrition, senior services, disability services), and specialized programs (immigration/refugee resettlement, veteran support, parish social ministry). Services are delivered through 50 ministry sites across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including senior community centers, mental health clinics, group residences for developmentally disabled adults, and Parish Social Ministry outreach in over 100 parishes. The organization also produces 'You Did It for Me,' a television program on Catholic Faith Network showcasing its work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Addiction Treatment and Recovery Services
• Mental Health Counseling Services
• Developmental Disabilities Services
• Refugee and Immigrant Services
• Senior Services
• Food and Housing Assistance
• Parish Social Ministry

Quantifiable outcome

• 145,000 Long Islanders assisted annually through parish charitable outreach
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Catholic Faith NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025Monthly half-hour show 'You Did It for Me' featuring Catholic Charities of Long Island programs, with live segments during CFN Live show. Danielle Campbell, director of communications and development, hosts segments and appears on live broadcasts.
• Catholic Charities USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation with Catholic Charities USA network; Karina Contti attended Advanced O'Grady Leadership Institute at CCUSA headquarters; CEO Michael E. Smith participates in national initiatives
• Kellenberg Memorial High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInaugural Service Immersion Camp partnership July 2025 - 14 students participated in weeklong service at CCLI ministries including Wyandanch backpack drive, refugee services, WIC program, and senior centers; ongoing collaboration with Catholic high schools
• St. John the Baptist Diocesan High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of first Mental Health Day organized by Catholic Charities for 600 students across five cohorts; hosts at least two events annually with CCLI
• Catholic HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored poverty simulation with Catholic Health and Sisters of St. Joseph; Catholic Health provides mobile health unit for refugee health fairs and screenings
• Sisters of St. JosephcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored poverty simulation at Brentwood campus; Sisters of St. Joseph lease land to farmers for food bank produce; partnership on environmental conservation with NYS DEC
• Peter & Jeri Dejana FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristmas Angel celebration sponsor for second consecutive year, providing toys, games, clothes, and gift cards to families served by Parish Social Ministry at St. Brigid's and parishes across Long Island
• CYO Long IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration including gingerbread house-making with developmentally disabled adults, Valentine's Day dances, Christmas adoption of group homes, food and toy drives, and volunteer support
• Marianist Brothers of the Province of MeribahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKellenberg Memorial and Chaminade high schools operated by Marianist Brothers; diaper drives totaling over 50,000 diapers collected for Regina Maternity program
• My Catholic WillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree will-writing services for supporters during National Make a Will Month; family-run business providing legacy planning resources to CCLI donors
• OASAS (Office of Addiction Services and Supports)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNew York State agency overseeing addiction prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery; OASAS Leadership Academy with monthly sessions; funded by Opioid Settlement Fund
• OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState agency providing services for adults with developmental disabilities; CCLI operates 12 group residences serving 100+ adults; OPWDD Summer Dance and other programs
• Nassau County Department of Human Services, Office of the AgingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding for senior community service centers; program is made possible with funding through NYS Office for the Aging and U.S. Administration on Aging
• Lidia BastianichminorOthersCelebrity chef and restauranteur who shared story of Catholic Charities assisting her family in their first days in America; participates in interviews and CCLI media events

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens: Sister diocesan Catholic Charities agency serving Brooklyn and Queens under a parallel governance model. Operates the same mix of addiction treatment, mental health, housing, refugee resettlement, and senior services through parish partnerships and government contracts, making it the closest operational comparator for CCLI.
• The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network): Faith-rooted Long Island nonprofit operating emergency shelters, soup kitchens, and homelessness prevention services across Nassau and Suffolk. Directly comparable to CCLI's housing and food assistance programs and overlaps on the same vulnerable populations.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: Larger archdiocesan Catholic Charities affiliate covering Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. Provides the same family of social services (addiction, mental health, housing, immigration, senior care) and shares branding, funding frameworks, and best practices with CCLI through the Catholic Charities USA network.
• Options for Community Living: Long Island nonprofit providing housing, case management, and OPWDD-funded services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Direct overlap with CCLI's group residence and disability services programs on Long Island.
• Family Service League: Long Island-based human services nonprofit providing mental health counseling, addiction services, senior programs, and emergency assistance across Suffolk and Nassau counties. Direct competitor for the same government contracts (Nassau County Department of Human Services, NY State Office for the Aging) and donor support.
• EAC Network: Long Island-based social services agency providing addiction treatment, mental health, senior services, and emergency assistance. Competes for similar NY State OASAS, OMH, and county contracts and serves overlapping Long Island populations.
• Long Island Cares: The largest regional food bank on Long Island, founded by Harry Chapin, operating food pantry distribution, nutrition education, and hunger relief programs across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Overlaps with CCLI's Meals on Wheels, food pantry, and emergency food programs on the same geography and beneficiary base.

Emerging players

• Make the Road New York: Multiservice immigrant advocacy and social services organization active across New York State including Long Island. Overlaps with CCLI's Immigration and Refugee Services program, particularly on documentation, employment, and integration support.

Broad incumbents

• SCO Family of Services: Large Long Island and NYC human services nonprofit operating group residences, foster care, juvenile justice, and developmental disability programs. Directly comparable to CCLI's OPWDD-certified 12 group residences and youth/family services, though with a broader continuum of care.
• Catholic Charities USA: The national umbrella organization that affiliates CCLI and roughly 160 other diocesan Catholic Charities agencies. Comparable on mission, donor base, and disaster response work, but operates as a national convener and policy voice rather than a direct service deliverer on Long Island.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CCharitiesLI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-long-island

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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