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
May 1, 2018 – Christine Bordelon With a chosen theme of “Strengthening the Fabric of Our Families” for 2018, the members of the Catholic Women in Action Giving Circle of The Catholic Foundation awarded $120,000 in grants April 26 to … Continue reading
Published on December 4, 2017 NEW ORLEANS – A total of $2.5 million was raised for 150 participating ministries, parishes, schools and nonprofits in New Orleans during the 24-hour online giving event held on #GivingTuesday on Nov. 28. New Orleans was part of the … Continue reading
November 20, 2017 – Jennifer Larino The holidays are a time for giving. For many, the opportunity to give one’s time, whether through traveling to see family, cooking for loved ones or volunteering in the community, is the most valuable … Continue reading
The Happy Santas come together each year, dressed in full Santa costumes and armed with sacks of gifts for Padua Community Services residents and clients. Each receives a bag full of gifts customized to their special needs. The Santas also bring tokens of thanks for the staff who provide loving care and help make Padua a special place. Continue reading
May 29, 2017 – Sue Strachan The Catholic Charities’ Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal for 2016 had surpassed its $1.8 million goal, so it was time to celebrate. On April 19, the organization hosted a party at Café Reconcile to thank … Continue reading
Published on May 23, 2017 Thank you to the more than 100 donors who helped us raise $14,525 on GiveNOLA Day! With your help and a generous $20,000 donation from the Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation, we raised a total of … 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 on May 23, 2017 On April 19, 2017, donors, volunteers and supporters of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans’ annual, volunteer-driven Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA) campaign gathered at Café Reconcile to celebrate another successful year. This year marked the … Continue reading
Published on March 17, 2017 In 1925, St. Katharine Drexel founded Xavier University as a place to train students to become servant leaders in society, government and church. Katharine believed serving the needs of others, sharing God’s love and quality … Continue reading