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Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge Gears up for Hurricane Francine Response
In preparation for Hurricane Francine, the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) office will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, prioritizing the safety of staff and clients. However, our commitment to serving our community during this critical time remains unwavering.
CCDBR Receives Three Awards at CAUW Annual Meeting
CCDBR won three prestigious awards at the Capitol Area United Way Annual Meeting this week including the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, Going the Extra Mile Award and Community Builder Award. These awards are given based on the employee giving campaign held annually and shows the dedication of the staff to CCDBR’s mission.
What’s next? A flood overwhelms a woman’s home in Bayou Pigeon
The stench of wet wood and mold, cooked under the Louisiana sun, smothers you as you walk into Janet Derrick’s house. The floors remain wet a few days after a dam broke in Iberville Parish. The flooring gives way under each step. After delivering a meal, we asked Janet: “What else do you need?”
Meet Mr. Louis Gibson, Joseph Homes Graduate!
Joseph Homes is the first step to rebuilding the lives of homeless men recently released from prison. Joseph Homes provides short-term housing in a private, clean, efficiency apartment, food, clothing, and referrals for healthcare, mental health counseling, as well as support group meeting for ex-offenders. (more…)
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Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge Gears up for Hurricane Francine Response
In preparation for Hurricane Francine, the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) office will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, prioritizing the safety of staff and clients. However, our commitment to serving our community during this critical time remains unwavering.
CCDBR Receives Three Awards at CAUW Annual Meeting
CCDBR won three prestigious awards at the Capitol Area United Way Annual Meeting this week including the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, Going the Extra Mile Award and Community Builder Award. These awards are given based on the employee giving campaign held annually and shows the dedication of the staff to CCDBR’s mission.
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What’s next? A flood overwhelms a woman’s home in Bayou Pigeon
The stench of wet wood and mold, cooked under the Louisiana sun, smothers you as you walk into Janet Derrick’s house. The floors remain wet a few days after a dam broke in Iberville Parish. The flooring gives way under each step. After delivering a meal, we asked Janet: “What else do you need?”
Meet Mr. Louis Gibson, Joseph Homes Graduate!
Joseph Homes is the first step to rebuilding the lives of homeless men recently released from prison. Joseph Homes provides short-term housing in a private, clean, efficiency apartment, food, clothing, and referrals for healthcare, mental health counseling, as well as support group meeting for ex-offenders. (more…)
Catholic Charities On Facebook
The full extent of Hurricane Helene's devastation is just beginning to come into focus in hard-hit communities across the Southeast. If you're able, please make a gift today in support of families and individuals whose lives have been upended by Hurricane Helene with a gift to CCUSA's dedicated disaster relief campaign, which will provide critical support to immediate and long-term relief efforts. All funds raised will assist those displaced or suffering because of the storm. bit.ly/3Y33xSx
We are in desperate need of donations for our clients. If you have any of the below, please consider donating to Catholic Charities. Call 225-336-8700 Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM if you have any of these items. #catholiccharities #CCDBR #donate ![]()
• Full size mattresses and frames![]()
• Twin mattresses and frames![]()
• Kitchen table and chairs![]()
• Full size comforters![]()
• Mops/brooms and buckets![]()
• Floor/table lamps![]()
• Pillows![]()
• Pots/pan sets![]()
• Cutting boards![]()
• Dinnerware sets![]()
• Tea kettles![]()
• Rice cookers![]()
• Shampoo/conditioner![]()
• Laundry baskets![]()
• Hangers ![]()
• Trash cans and bags (bathroom and kitchen (13 gallon))
A few members of our leadership team enjoyed the Catholic Charities USA Annual Gathering this week in Oklahoma City! ![]()
Stephanie Sterling, executive director; Amber Hebert, state refugee coordinator; Marsha Bryant, director of community support![]()
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#catholiccharities #CCDBR
A few members of our leadership team enjoyed the Catholic Charities USA Annual Gathering this week in Oklahoma City! ![]()
Stephanie Sterling, executive director; Amber Hebert, state refugee coordinator; Marsha Bryant, director of community support![]()
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#catholiccharities #CCDBR
Thank you to Episcopal School of Baton Rougestudents that helped pack over 1000 boxes for our Faith-Full Mobile Food Pantry clients on Saturday!![]()
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Whoever cares for the poor lends to the LORD, who will pay back the sum in full. ![]()
-Proverbs 19:17![]()
#volunteer #CCDBR #catholiccharities #FoodInsecurity
