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For immediate release: May 4, 2007
Contact:
Margaret Dubuisson
504-592-5691
mdubuisson@archdiocese-no.org
Corinne Knight
504-592-5690
cknight@archdiocese-no.org
CATHOLIC CHARITIES LAUNCHES CORNERSTONE BUILDERS PROGRAM WITH A SPECIAL CEREMONY
On Monday, May 7, Catholic Charities officially launches its new Cornerstone Builders program with a ceremony at its headquarters. Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu will help to inaugurate this group of 30 formerly incarcerated persons who are re-entering the community.
The Cornerstone Builders program partners Catholic Charities, AmeriCorps and the New Orleans Civic JusticeTask Force in helping those who are leaving prison to rebuild their lives. The Cornerstone Builders will work at area non-profit agencies and will mentor, tutor and counsel their peers in exchange for a stipend, education award, job training and health benefits.
After 10-12 months participating in this program, the Cornerstone Builders will have a foundation based on leadership and community service onwhich to seek gainful employment.
WHO: Catholic Charities Cornerstone Builders
WHAT: Kick-Off Ceremony
WHEN: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE: 1000 Howard Avenue, 1st Floor Conference RoomNew Orleans, LA 70113
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