Nelson always felt like he was meant to be in the United States. However, his journey to reunite with his mother was not what he imagined. Fearful for his life and the safety of his grandmother and family, Nelson was forced to make a difficult decision – to stay and endure the horrors of Honduras or attempt to escape. His decision to escape took courage and faith. Continue reading
In 1980, Kaven Donald, then 28, was sentenced to 198 years at the Louisiana State Penitentiary for heroin charges. After serving 32 years of his sentence, he was released on parole in 2012 at the age of 60. Luckily, he was connected with Catholic Charities’ Cornerstone Builders, who helped him secure documents, housing, work and more. Continue reading
Published in our 2016 Annual Report. It takes an open heart and spirit to welcome a child in need of a nurturing home. For New Orleans’ legendary Romig family, embracing and caring for foster children was part of the family … Continue reading
Published in our 2016 Annual Report. Health Guardians is an intensive and integrated care model that strives to remove and address any and all barriers (social, economic and health-related) to receiving effective health care. It is an integrated system of … Continue reading
Published in our 2015 Annual Report. For Tommie Vassel, spending the morning at Head Start isn’t just about teaching kids their letters and numbers; it is about nurturing their holistic development, equipping them with the skills they need for success … Continue reading
Published in our 2015 Annual Report. NOTE: This program is no longer available at Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. If you are interested in foster care programs, please visit our Therapeutic Family Services page. Sonya Brown walks through the … Continue reading
Published in our 2015 Annual Report. The Arnards gather close for another family photo in front of their mantle decorated with pictures of memories made throughout the years. They may look like a typical family: Jay, Idell and their three … Continue reading
José Espinal, a client of the Immigration Services program, carries himself with a surprising degree of assuredness for being only 17 years old. However, once learning how he came to the United States by himself as a child, the source of his confidence becomes clearer. Continue reading
When Rebecca and her four children were suddenly put out of their home, they had nowhere to go. Rebecca had lost her job. Fortunately she and her children found the stability at Baronne Street Housing, a facility of our Homeless Services program. Through Catholic Charities she found the support and resources she needed to get her and her family back on their feet again. Continue reading
Small works of kindness can make for a lifetime of extraordinary service! Volunteer Danilo Perojo lives this day by day and it is dedicated volunteers like him who make the scope of Catholic Charities’ work possible! Because of his tireless commitment, accumulating over 4,000 volunteer hours for Catholic Charities, Danilo has been awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for National Service. Continue reading