Get your faith community involved with the work of Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Your faith community makes a difference to those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty in our community! Join in the work of Catholic Charities of Acadiana today!
Get involved! Reach out to our Director of Community Engagement, Kayla Stansbury, at (337) 235-4972 ext. 1228 or kaylas@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org.
Faith Community Engagement Options
There are many ways to support your neighbor alongside Catholic Charities of Acadiana!
Organize a donation drive
Donation drives help sustain our programs, build community, and educate. Personalize your donation drive by choosing a specific program to support and/or specific items to collect! Please call us prior to your drive to learn about our current needs. Click here to learn more.Collect monetary donations
Did you know that many of the essential services we offer are 100% donor funded? Whether it's a second collection, a car wash, a donor recruitment campaign, or a planned fundraising event, every monetary donation helps us continue the critical work we undertake daily.
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Join a campaign
Campaigns are a great opportunity for remote participation in our work. Thanksgiving (feeding the hungry), Advent & Christmas (sheltering the homeless) Lent (praying, sacrificing, and giving alms), Easter (going out to all the world by serving through our programs) and others! Click here to learn more.Volunteer
Volunteer as individuals, small groups, and families. Join us from time to time or on a regular basis in programs like St. Joseph Diner or for Special Events like the annual KLFY Food for Families Food Drive benefiting FoodNet Food Bank each December. Click here to learn more.Invite us to present
We would love to help you educate your faith community through offering a talk, presentation, testimony, or teaching. We enjoy sharing about our work as a Catholic organization and can also present on a variety of topics under the larger umbrella of Catholic Social Doctrine. Contact our Director of Community Engagement, Kayla Stansbury, at (337) 235-4972 ext. 1228 or kaylas@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org.Mark special occasions with an“In Memoriam” or “In Honor of” donation
Consider marking special occasions such as a birthday, anniversary, or even the passing of a loved one with a donation in support of our programs as your gift.
Purchase with a purpose at Crossroads Collective
At our social enterprise, Crossroads Collective, 100% of profits from your purchases benefit Catholic Charities of Acadiana. Stop in to purchase your next thank you or retirement gift. Gather supplies for celebrations, treasure boxes, or incentives while supporting your neighbor in need. Click here to learn more.Spread the word
Talk about our work from the pulpit. Advertise our needs and opportunities in your parish publication or website. Consider volunteering as a Catholic Charities of Acadiana Ambassador to your faith community.Pray
Pray in the context of personal or communal prayer for the needs of those experiencing suffering poverty or injustice.Offer formation
Offer formation to those in your community on the Work of Mercy, service, the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, and solidarity.Organize a social concerns ministry
A social concerns ministry in your parish can help identify needs in your local community and develop an intentional and strategic outreach plan to meet those needs while also engaging your parish in the larger work of Catholic Charities of Acadiana.
Mobilize your faith community to do construction
Engage your faith community to complete essential home repairs or build access ramps for low-income, elderly, or disabled individuals. Faith communities are the eyes and ears for those in need closest to you! Consider mobilizing your parish to provide the monetary and volunteer support while Rebuilding Together provides the skilled staff. Click here to learn more.
Questions or ideas about getting your faith community involved?
Reach out to our Director of Community Engagement, Kayla Stansbury:
kaylas@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org | (337) 235-4972;1228