Donna, a retired teacher, wanted to help Matthew, who is on the autism spectrum, develop important life skills while experiencing the joy of serving others. What started as a personal journey of growth quickly turned into a shared mission of feeding our neighbors, learning, and giving back to the community.
Read MoreAll efforts are executed in direct partnership with Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who continue to provide on-the-ground emergency services and long-term recovery in Kerrville and surrounding flood-impacted communities.
Read MoreIn response to the recent and devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country, Catholic Charities of Acadiana and KLFY will host a one-day, item-specific supply drive on Wednesday, July 16th, to collect essential relief items for flood survivors.
Read MoreAt Catholic Charities of Acadiana, we currently offer the safety of emergency shelter for nearly 75 men, women, and veterans experiencing homelessness—every single night.
To continue this vital work, we rely on generous support from our community. Right now, our top five shelter needs are right here:
This summer, you have the chance to make twice the difference for our neighbors facing hunger in Acadiana.
Thanks to the generosity of our friends at the Pinhook Foundation and an anonymous donor, every dollar you give to FoodNet Food Bank and St. Joseph Diner will be matched—dollar for dollar—up to $25,000.
Double your donation today and help us meet our goal of raising $50,000 to support the hunger relief work of St. Joseph Diner and FoodNet Food Bank.
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Catholic Charities of Acadiana is calling on local businesses to make a meaningful impact this summer by participating in its Summer Diner Takeover initiative at St. Joseph Diner. The campaign, launching June 2nd, invites companies and organizations to reserve full volunteer shifts as a team to help fill a seasonal gap in volunteer support.
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