Catholic Charities is offering a uniquely New Orleans way of helping out residents affected by the oil spill. It’s called the Shrimp Boot Fundraiser and now through October 23, you can purchase raffle tickets online for the opportunity to win one of our celebrity designed and autographed shrimp boots.
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.
In order to serve the fishing communities affected by the oil spill, Catholic Charities and our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank have partnered with Catholic Church parishes, local governments, state agencies (DSS and DHH), and other area non-profits.
At our five oil spill relief centers, families can receive food vouchers to local grocery stores, case management services, crisis counseling and other emergency supplies.
Through July 21, 2010:
We have provided emergency assistance to 18,541 people (6,983 families).
We have distributed $371,500 in food vouchers to affected families and $78,540 in emergency food boxes from our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank.
Our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank has distributed about 296,289 pounds of food (about 230,000 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 5,843 people.
We have distributed $180,355 in other direct assistance and babysupplies to families.
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 Breton Sound and Venice, LA.
If you need help, please call the toll-free Catholic Charities Care Line at (866) 891-2210.
Since May 1, almost 17,000 individuals have received emergency assistance through Catholic Charities. By the numbers, through July 9, 2010:
16,703 people (6,288 families) have received emergency assistance from Catholic Charities;
$370,600 in food vouchers have been distributed to affected families, $75,030 in emergency food boxes from Second Harvest Food Bank have been distributed at the relief centers, in addition to regular distributions through the SHFB partner pantries in the area;
393 cans ofbaby formula and 1,051 packages of diapers have been distributed;
Total food assistance: $445,630
3,524 people have received individual counseling and 60 have taken part in group counseling with Catholic Charities crisis counselors;
$147,107 in direct assistance and baby supplies has been distributed to families;
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the Catholic Charities toll-free Care Line at 866-891-2210.
As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico stretches into a third month, more fishermen and their families find themselves caught in an economic and mental health crisis. Those needing crisis counseling can get it, free of charge, at any of our five oil spill relief centers. Catholic Charities Care Line, 1-866-891-2210, is available 24 hours a day. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is also available 24 hours a day.
Since May 1, almost 14,000 individuals have received emergency assistance through Catholic Charities. By the numbers, through June 28, 2010:
13,696 people (5,203 families) have received emergency assistance from Catholic Charities;
$236,900 in food vouchers have been distributed to affected families, $72,840 in emergency food boxes from Second Harvest Food Bank have been distributed at the relief centers, in addition to regular distributions through the SHFB partner pantries in the area;
353 cans ofbaby formula and 966 packages of diapers have been distributed;
Total food assistance: $401,370
2,667 people have received individual counseling and 58 have taken part in group counseling with Catholic Charities crisis counselors;
$115,948 in direct assistance and baby supplies has been distributed to families;
$1,044,423 raised;
$855,316 spent.
Those wanting to help can make donations to the Catholic Charities Oil Spill Relief Fund by clicking the link to the right.
Since May 1, more than 9,800 individuals affected by the oil spill have received emergency assistance through Catholic Charities.
In order to serve the affected communities we have partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank, local governments and state agencies (Dept of Social Services and Health and Hospitals) and other local non-profits such as United Way. We are also very grateful to BP for its $1 million gift that has enabled us to expand our services.
By the numbers, through June 14, 2010:
9,819 people (3,283 families) have received emergency assistance from Catholic Charities;
$185,500 in gift cards and/or food vouchers have been distributed to affected families;
1,600 emergency food boxes from Second Harvest Food Bank have been distributed through our oil spill centers, additional food has been distributed by Second Harvest through regular partner food pantries;
190 cans of baby formula have been distributed along with 102 boxes of diapers and 291 ½ packs of diapers;
1,535 people have received individual counseling and 58 have taken part in group counseling with Catholic Charities crisis counselors;
$68,459 in direct assistance has been distributed to families.
Since May 1, more than 7,800 individuals have received emergency assistance from the local Catholic Church through Catholic Charities. By the numbers, through June 7, 2010:
7,803 people (2,369 families) have received emergency assistance from Catholic Charities;
$140,600 in gift cards and/or food vouchers have been distributed to affected families;
952 emergency food boxes from Second Harvest Food Bank have been distributed;
177 cans of baby formula have been distributed along with 77 boxes of diapers and 186 ½ packs of diapers;
902 people have undergone mental health assessments; and
737 people have received individual counseling and 58 have taken part in group counseling with Catholic Charities crisis counselors.
Those wanting to help, can make donations directly to Catholic Charities at www.ccano.org.
Catholic Charities is currently in need of volunteers to help us outreach to families who work in fishing-related industries affected by the oil spill. All volunteers must initially attend an Oil Spill/ Disaster Relief Volunteer Orientation; orientations will take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2pm on the 10th floor of 1000 Howard Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113.
Since May 1, more than 6200 individuals who have been affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico have received emergency assistance from the local Catholic Church through Catholic Charities. By the numbers, through June 1, 2010:
6227 people (1883 families) have received emergency assistance from Catholic Charities;
$102,900 in gift cards and/or food vouchers have been distributed to affected families;
845 emergency food boxes from Second Harvest Food Bank have been distributed;
173 cans of baby formula have been distributed along with 77 boxes of diapers and 186 ½ packs of diapers;
748 people have undergone mental health assessments; and
503 people have received individual counseling and 28 have taken part in group counseling with Catholic Charities crisis counselors.
This festival was founded to promote Plaquemines Parish, the seafood industry and support our local charities. This year the festival will partner with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans and Second Harvest Food Bank
Funds raised will go to the Oil Spill Relief Centers to help fishermen and their families.
NEWS RELEASE: May 18, 2010, New Orleans, LA –Today,BP America announced a combined $1 million donation to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana. The donation will support emergency food assistance, direct financial aid and counseling for fishermen and their families in the affected coastal parishes.
The Catholic Church, through Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans and Second Harvest Food Bank has been on the ground since April 29 providing emergency food assistance, case management, counseling services and vouchers to fishermen and their families.
In the past two weeks, they have served more than 1000 individuals and families and are experiencing a growth in need among the people. Second Harvest Food Bank Member agencies have already experienced a 15 to 25 percent increase in the number of new people seeking emergency food assistance since May 1.
Catholic Charities’ services for fishing communities affected by the oil spill in the Gulf will be expanded starting Wednesday, May 19. At this time, we will be providing case management and crisis counseling.
Mary Queen of Vietnam CDC
4626 Alcee Fortier Blvd, Suite E
New Orleans, LA 70129
Please call the Catholic Charities Care Line toll-free at (866) 891-2210 for more information or if you need help.
If you need assistance due to the oil spill, please call the Catholic Charities Care Line toll-free at (866) 891-2210.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, Second Harvest Food Bank, United Way of Greater New Orleans, the LA Workforce Commission and the LA Dept. of Health & Human Services are offering food, crisis counseling, case management, employment assistance, and registration for food stamps & Medicaid at the following locations:
Plaquemines Parish
9 AM - 2 PM
St. Patrick Catholic Church
28698 Highway 23
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
9 AM – 2 PM
St. Thomas Catholic Church
17605 Highway 15
Pointe a la Hache, LA 70082
St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Community Center
1519 E. Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 281-2627
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Catholic Charities is offering a uniquely New Orleans way of helping out residents affected by the oil spill. It’s called the Shrimp Boot Fundraiser and now through October 23, you can purchase raffle tickets online for the opportunity to win one of our celebrity designed and autographed shrimp boots.
