We can look for signs that friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors are being abused. If you or anyone you know is struggling with domestic violence or abuse, there is hope. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, and … Continue reading
“…she knew she was into something deeper than she had expected.” Family caregivers often forsake their own mental and physical health for the sake of their aging loved ones, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Caring for … Continue reading
Dr. Jeryl Parmenter recently joined the staff at PACE GNO, an affiliated ministry of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, which provides a comprehensive network of social services to connect clients living in eight civil parishes within the archdiocese to … Continue reading
Brian Broussard spoke on FOX8 Morning Edition about CCANO’s Head Start centers which serve 494 children in Orleans Parish. In addition to academic education, CCANO’s Head Start programs provide health screenings, nutrition education, and early intervention services. Mr. Broussard reminded … Continue reading
Ten years is time for a celebration. The SERVE program (Students Engaging in Reflective Volunteer Experiences) of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) turned 10 years old this summer. Since 2009, 926 high school students have volunteered one or more … Continue reading
August 16, 2019 by Site Staff NEW ORLEANS— Catholic Charities PACE Greater New Orleans (PACE GNO) announced in a press release the appointment of Dr. Jeryl Parmenter to medical director. Parmenter has dedicated the past 26 years of her life … Continue reading
August 13, 2019 by Clarion Herald Staff Long before Medicare or Medicaid, women and men religious of the local Catholic church in New Orleans ministered to the sick. Nearly 300 years ago – one year after their arrival in New … Continue reading
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2019 – A new online platform operated by the American Bar Association and developed by a Florida technology company will match volunteer lawyers with immigrant children facing deportation in several states. The website – Pro Bono Matters for … Continue reading
July 8, 2019 by Casey Parks Below is a small excerpt from The Hechinger Report’s ‘From Prison to Dean’s List: How Danielle Metz got an education after incarceration.’ “…Metz gave away most of the possessions she’d acquired in prison. She … Continue reading
July 24, 2019 Immediate assistance grants of $30,000 have been made to nonprofit organizations providing help after Hurricane Barry by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. Organizations receiving the funds include Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana; … Continue reading