Long-term volunteers (LTVs) apply to work with Catholic Charities for commitments ranging from 3 months to 1 year.  LTVs are the project supervisors on many of our Operation Helping Hands home rebuilding sites and they teach short-term volunteers valuable painting and construction skills while learning project management.

The LTV position is open to both skilled and non-skilled individuals ages 21 and up. Operation Helping Hands provides housing, meals and a small stipend for our long-term volunteers. We work Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM.

Please email Bethany at bbillman@archdiocese-no.org or call 504-210-7538 for an application.

For more information please visit the New Orleans Home + Interior Show website and click on the white shrimp boot.

August 29, 2005 was a day that changed us and our beloved city forever. After Hurricane Katrina struck our coast, we started our work for those who had lost everything as a response to our loving God’s call to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and comfort the hurting.

Through August 16, 2010:

• We have provided emergency assistance to 23,800 people* (9,159 families*).
• We have distributed $587,247 in food vouchers to affected families and $78,770 in emergency food boxes from our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank.
• Our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank has distributed about 391,086 pounds of food (about 305,000 meals) to its member agencies in 11 Louisiana parishes affected by the oil spill.
• We have distributed 393 cans of baby formula and 1,051 packages of diapers.
• Our mental health crisis counselors have provided crisis counseling to 7,956* people.
• We have distributed $217,369 in other direct assistance and baby supplies to families.

Families in need can visit one of our oil spill relief centers or call the toll-free
Catholic Charities Care Line: 866-891-2210

Through August 9, 2010:

• We have provided emergency assistance to 22,260 people* (8,578 families*).
• We have distributed $587,247 in food vouchers to affected families and $78,770 in emergency food boxes from our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank.
• Our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank has distributed about 391,086 pounds of food (about 305,000 meals) to its member agencies in 11 Louisiana parishes affected by the oil spill.
• We have distributed 393 cans of baby formula and 1,051 packages of diapers.
• Our mental health crisis counselors have provided crisis counseling to 7,301 people.
• We have distributed $207,044  in other direct assistance and baby supplies to families.

Families in need can visit one of our oil spill relief centers or call the toll-free
Catholic Charities Care Line: 866-891-2210

We are operating five oil spill relief centers in the affected areas:

• St. Bernard Catholic Church in St. Bernard
• St. Thomas in Point-a-la-Hache
• St. Patrick in Port Sulphur
• Mary, Queen of Vietnam in NO East
• St. Anthony in Lafitte
• We are also providing counseling information and referrals at four additional sites along the Louisiana coast, including Venice, LA and Breton Sound.

*Many individuals and families have received multiple services from Catholic Charities.

Gathering at 6:00 PM; speaker at 6:30 PM, at The Balcony Bar, 1104 Harmony Street, corner of Magazine Street, in Uptown New Orleans

Inspired after learning about the Catholic Charities USA Campaign to Reduce Poverty, Fr. Matthew Ruhl, S.J. decided to combine his passion for the poor with his passion for cycling. Thus, Cycling for Change was born. From Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010, the Cycling for Change (C4C) team will span more than 5000 miles across the nation through rural towns and metropolitan cities. More important than the mileage, is the call to action the cyclists will pose – to reduce poverty in our local communities and beyond.

All along the route the riders will promote the Campaign to Reduce Poverty by calling for communities, individuals, governments and social service providers to make a collaborative effort to address the root causes of poverty. Fr. Matt will speak to this call at a special theology on tap on Thursday, August 12. To learn more about the Campaign to Reduce Poverty visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. For more information about Cycling for Change visit www.cyclingforchange.org

Read the news release here >

Help us continue our oil spill relief work by donating here >

Salad: (choice of one)
Morton’s Salad
Caesar Salad
Beefsteak Tomato Salad

Entrée: (choice of one)
Single Cut Filet Mignon
Prime USDA Ribeye Steak
12 oz New York Strip Steak
Broiled Salmon Fillet

Sides: (Choice of one)
Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
Steamed Fresh Asparagus
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Mashed Potato

Dessert: (choice of one)
Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake
Crème Brulee
Key Lime Pie

Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 365 Canal Street. Call (504) 566-0221 or visit www.mortons.com to make reservations or view the entire Morton’s menu. Regular dinner hours are 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Sundays. 

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Class sites are:
Tulane University in Uptown New Orleans
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Marrero
Church of Christ in Mid City New Orleans
Esperanza Charter School in Mid City New Orleans
Atonement Lutheran in Metairie
Causeway Branch Library in Mandeville