This hurricane season, Catholic Charities will monitor and respond to any weather threats to ensure the safety of our community. With south Louisiana’s geographic vulnerability to emergency weather conditions, we have taken a significant step by hiring our first year-round, … Continue reading
Posted by the New Orleans Advocate on February 7, 2018 On Feb. 7, 2017, an EF-3 tornado with winds over 135 mph devastated New Orleans East. Six other tornadoes ripped through the state, damaging or destroying 250-400 homes and injuring … Continue reading
The first step for hurricane survivors: Gut their storm-damaged houses September 30, 2017 – Michelle Krupa It’s not just a house. It’s the place a toddler took his first wobbly steps and where a teenager, under the porch light, had … Continue reading
August 8, 2017 – Beau Evans Six months after a powerful tornado blew through New Orleans East, the signs of physical mending are evident. Smooth new planks have replaced the splintered walls of some homes, while workers atop the roofs … Continue reading
Published on May 23, 2017 In the wake of February’s destructive tornado in New Orleans East, faculty, staff and students at Jesuit High School knew they wanted to help those affected in any way they could. The school partnered with … Continue reading
Published in our 2017 Annual Report. On February 7, 2017, an EF-3 tornado devastated New Orleans East. Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) was on the ground later that same day offering counseling, helping to distribute food in collaboration … Continue reading
Originally published on February 9, 2017 by the Catholic News Agency Written by Mark Rezac, photo by Sean Gardner It’s a scene all too unfortunately familiar for many in the city of New Orleans – that of devastation in the … Continue reading
Published on May 16, 2018 The 2018 hurricane season is almost here, and being prepared is the most crucial element to staying safe! Now is the time to make an emergency plan for you and your family. Identify where your … Continue reading
Originally published on wgno.com on March 24, 2016. Catholic Charities is asking people to donate supplies for people affected by the recent flooding. Organizers say baby formula and diapers as well as cleaning supplies, trash bags, and gift cards to … Continue reading
Originally appeared in the Clarion Herald on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Theirs was a match made amid the rubble left by Katrina. Sara Johansen and David Harms came to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina with college degrees – hers in … Continue reading