The 2020 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 family will go in case … Continue reading
March 13, 2019 by Gayle Benson As we transition into the Lenten season, I would like to take this time to illuminate the countless blessings and good deeds bestowed upon our communities by our wonderful neighbors at the Archdiocese of … Continue reading
December 1, 2018 by Shelby Simon Photos by Jeff Strout St. Elizabeth’s Guild hosted its 48th annual “Volunteer Activist Awards Luncheon” to support the many needs and well-being of the various children’s programs serviced by Catholic Charities since the 1950s. … Continue reading
Published on February 16, 2018 The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was founded in 1930 with a purpose of “administering funds for the promotion of welfare, comfort, health, education, feeding, clothing, sheltering and safeguarding of children and youth, directly or indirectly, without … Continue reading
Posted by Ellie Grimes, Special Projects Coordinator | February 15, 2018 Every year through HUD, UNITY of Greater New Orleans coordinates a “Point in Time count”. This event consists of two full days of volunteers walking the streets of New Orleans … 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
Posted by Sr. Marjorie Hebert, MSC | January 2018 | Dear Friends of Catholic Charities, Happy New Year and thank you for your continued support! 2018 marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of the City of New Orleans, and … Continue reading
November 16, 2017 – Paul Murphy Mayor Mitch spent much of Thursday morning, meeting with Attorney General Jeff Session and Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) to once again make the case that New Orleans is not a haven for undocumented immigrants. The Department … Continue reading
September 26, 2017 – Kellie Brown The Junior League held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for it’s Diaper Bank. The facility will help the organization host diaper drives, buy diapers at a discounted rate and provide a place for volunteers to … Continue reading
September 5, 2017 – Rob Masson It’s a decision the U.S. attorney general says was made with compassion. “There is nothing compassionate about the failure to enforce immigration laws. Enforcing the law saves lives,” said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. … Continue reading