Published on December 8, 2015
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Leslie Doles, for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
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Secret Santas to Bring Christmas Cheer to Padua House
The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation Board to Bring Gifts to Padua House Residents
WHO: | Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans in partnership with the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.
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WHAT: | Members of the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation (LHF) board of directors will fulfill Christmas wish lists for the residents of Padua House, a program of Catholic Charities.
Padua House is one part of a broad scope of services provided for the elderly and the intellectually and developmentally disabled in and around the New Orleans area through Padua Community Services. Through residential programs and in-home care, Padua Community Services supports the dignity of life and acts out the legacy of St. Anthony of Padua’s care for the poor and vulnerable and their families.
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WHEN: | Thursday, December 10, 2015; 3-4 p.m.
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WHERE: | Padua House, 200 Beta Street, Belle Chasse
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HOW: | The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation annual visit includes more than a dozen Santas in full costume, carrying sacks of gifts for the residents of Padua House. Santas are a mix of Foundation board members and supporters who arrive in style atop the Drago’s Seafood Restaurant firetruck with the siren blazing. Residents await this visit on the front porch with smiles. Each resident gets a personalized bag full of gifts that are customized to their special needs. LHF also brings tokens of thanks for the staff who help make Padua House such a special place for their residents.
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans provides hope, help and loving care for the most vulnerable and needy in the eight civil parishes of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. We work to be the hands and heart of Jesus Christ for our brothers and sisters in need. Through our ministries, programs and community partnerships, we provide a comprehensive network of social services that connects clients to resources and acts as a springboard to self-sufficiency for those struggling. We offer support that empowers individuals, families and communities to grow and thrive. Our Mission: Respecting the dignity and potential of each human person, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans collaborates with the wider community to serve those in need. Impelled by the love and teaching of Jesus Christ, we offer life-giving programs, advocate for the voiceless, and empower the poor and vulnerable to foster a more just society. www.ccano.org