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Happy to be home
An 18-month nightmare, one that seemed much longer at times, was over. No longer would he be confined to living in only the den and kitchen of his home that was ravaged by Hurricane Ida.
After two months of living in front of his house in a customized POD with a temporary wall, window and air conditioner, Hawkins was finally able to stretch out in his den and wake up in his own bed. Click here to read more
CCDBR food bank to help serve needy in rural areas
A pilot food pantry program launched by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will provide food to underserved residents in the rural areas of the diocese as well as offering the same service in the Baton Rouge area. Click here to read more.
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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Happy to be home
An 18-month nightmare, one that seemed much longer at times, was over. No longer would he be confined to living in only the den and kitchen of his home that was ravaged by Hurricane Ida.
After two months of living in front of his house in a customized POD with a temporary wall, window and air conditioner, Hawkins was finally able to stretch out in his den and wake up in his own bed. Click here to read more
CCDBR food bank to help serve needy in rural areas
A pilot food pantry program launched by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will provide food to underserved residents in the rural areas of the diocese as well as offering the same service in the Baton Rouge area. Click here to read more.
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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
Did you catch us on Catholic Community Media this morning discussing #CommunityChristmas? If you missed it, check out this clip starting at 50:35 to hear how you can share Christ’s love this Christmas season and sponsor a family in need! #CCDBR #CatholicCharities
Special collections in many dioceses this weekend will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development! 25% of collected funds will be designated for anti-poverty projects in your diocese. More info can be found at usccb.org/CCHD. #PowerofCCHD #1church1mission #CCHD50 #ccdiobr #catholicharities #CatholicCharitiesUSA #endpoverty #workingonthemargins
Our Maternity and Adoption Department is in need of baby wipes to include in the package for diaper distribution clients. All donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at 1900 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. #babyitems #CCDBR #catholiccharities #maternityandadoption
Today, we attended the National Adoption Day Celebration hosted by East Baton Rouge Juvenile Court. Pictured left to right is: Lisa Lee, CCDBR Director of Operations; Stephanie Sterling, CCDBR Director of Family Services and Jason May, EBR Juvenile Court Staff Attorney. #adoption #CCDBR #catholiccharities
Our clients have made their wishlists and hope you check them twice! Sponsor a family in need this Christmas season. Deadline to sponsor a family is November 28. Visit christmas.ccdiobr.org to learn more. #Christmas #ccdiobr #catholiccharities
