Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens seeks to uplift communities in Brooklyn and Queens. They sponsor over 160 programs and services for children and youth, adults and seniors, persons with developmental disabilities, those who are mentally ill and the isolated. In addition, they are one of the largest faith-based provider of affordable housing in the country, with 3,600 units of housing, including 2,186 units of housing for low-income older adults, 1,068 units of family housing and 433 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless and individuals suffering mental illness or behavioral circumstances.