Print our activation coupon here and give it to your cashier with your Customer Reward Card next time you shop at Winn-Dixie. From then on, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to Catholic Charities — it’s that easy!
Gain valuable project management experience while making a difference in the lives of New Orleanians whose homes were devastasted by Hurricane Katrina as a Long-term Volunteer (LTV) with Operation Helping Hands.
Long-term volunteers (LTVs) apply to work with Catholic Charities for commitments ranging from 3 months to 1 year. LTVs are the project supervisors on many of our Operation Helping Hands home rebuilding sites and they teach short-term volunteers valuable painting and construction skills while learning project management.
The LTV position is open to both skilled and non-skilled individuals ages 21 and up. Operation Helping Hands provides housing, meals and a small stipend for our long-term volunteers. We work Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM.
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 September 17th, 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.
Our coastal fishing families are still working to get back on their feet and continue to need our aid. We are still providing services at our 5 Oil Spill Relief Centers.
Through August 16, 2010:
We have provided emergency assistance to 23,800 people* (9,159 families*).
We have distributed $587,247 in food vouchers to affected families and $78,770 in emergency food boxes from our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank.
Our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank has distributed about 391,086 pounds of food (about 305,000 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 7,956* people.
We have distributed $217,369 in other direct assistance and babysupplies to families.
Families in need can visit one of our oil spill relief centers or call the toll-free
Catholic Charities Care Line: 866-891-2210
* Many individuals and families have received multiple services from Catholic Charities.
Although our funds for oil spill relief are exhausted, we are still working in our 9 sites on the Louisiana coast to help fishing communities affected by the disaster.
Through August 9, 2010:
We have provided emergency assistance to 22,260 people* (8,578 families*).
We have distributed $587,247 in food vouchers to affected families and $78,770 in emergency food boxes from our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank.
Our affiliated ministry Second Harvest Food Bank has distributed about 391,086 pounds of food (about 305,000 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 7,301 people.
We have distributed $207,044 in other direct assistance and babysupplies to families.
Families in need can visit one of our oil spill relief centers or call the toll-free
Catholic Charities Care Line: 866-891-2210
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 four additional sites along the Louisiana coast, including Venice, LA and Breton Sound.
*Many individuals and families have received multiple services from Catholic Charities.
SPECIAL SOUTHSHORE THEOLOGY ON TAP:
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Cycling for Change: Reducing Poverty One Mile at a Time
with Fr. Matthew Ruhl, SJ
Gathering at 6:00 PM; speaker at 6:30 PM, at The Balcony Bar, 1104 Harmony Street, corner of Magazine Street, in Uptown New Orleans
Inspired after learning about the Catholic Charities USA Campaign to Reduce Poverty, Fr. Matthew Ruhl, S.J. decided to combine his passion for the poor with his passion for cycling. Thus, Cycling for Change was born. From Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010, the Cycling for Change (C4C) team will span more than 5000 miles across the nation through rural towns and metropolitan cities. More important than the mileage, is the call to action the cyclists will pose – to reduce poverty in our local communities and beyond.
All along the route the riders will promote the Campaign to Reduce Poverty by calling for communities, individuals, governments and social service providers to make a collaborative effort to address the root causes of poverty. Fr. Matt will speak to this call at a special theology on tap on Thursday, August 12. To learn more about the Campaign to Reduce Poverty visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. For more information about Cycling for Change visit www.cyclingforchange.org
Today, we issued a news release – an urgent appeal for funding. Each week, it costs more than $100,000 to provide services to fishing communities at our 5 Oil Spill Relief Centers and 4 counseling & referral sites. Our funding from BP and individual donations has been exhausted.
Our friends at Morton’s The Steakhouse in New Orleans are donating $25 for every $75 prix fixe menu sold July 26-July 30 to our Oil Spill Relief Fund. What a great way to enjoy a fabulous meal and support our local fishing communities!
Salad: (choice of one) Morton’s Salad
Caesar Salad
Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Entrée: (choice of one) Single Cut Filet Mignon
Prime USDA Ribeye Steak
12 oz New York Strip Steak
Broiled Salmon Fillet
Sides: (Choice of one) Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
Steamed Fresh Asparagus
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Mashed Potato
Dessert: (choice of one) Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake
Crème Brulee
Key Lime Pie
Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 365 Canal Street. Call (504) 566-0221 or visit www.mortons.com to make reservations or view the entire Morton’s menu. Regular dinner hours are 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Sundays.
Class sites are: Tulane University in Uptown New Orleans
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Marrero
Church of Christ in Mid City New Orleans
Esperanza Charter School in Mid City New Orleans
Atonement Lutheran in Metairie
Causeway Branch Library in Mandeville
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.
Today, 112 of our preschoolers in four of our five Head Start Centers celebrated their graduation at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Orleans. These students have finished the Head Start curriculum and will begin kindergarten at various schools throughout the New Orleans area in the fall.
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.
Our friends at Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) are biking for bucks to help us raise money for the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Oil Spill Relief Fund. TEAMPHLY is asking its fans and partners to join them in “Climbing for Cleanup” by making a donation.
Chairman & CEO Jamie Maguire, along with Co-Presidents Chris Maguire & Sean Sweeney are competing in the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race. This race on August 14 in Leadville, CO is known as one of the toughest in the world. It includes 14,000 feet of climbing over the 100 mile course!
In order to stay intimately connected with our donors, volunteers and friends, we have established a Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Facebook page.
Find us on Facebook to get the latest news from Catholic Charities, and to interact in a meaningful way with others who are interested in our work.
Print our activation coupon here and give it to your cashier with your Customer Reward Card next time you shop at Winn-Dixie. From then on, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to Catholic Charities — it’s that easy!
