In 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.
Read MoreOn Monday, February 17th, the faculty and staff of St. Pius Elementary School came together for a truly impactful day of service in partnership with us through our Homeless to Housewarmed Campaign. This initiative aimed to provide a fresh start for individuals transitioning out of homelessness by furnishing and decorating a housing unit with essential items that would help make the space feel like a home. The day was a beautiful reflection of the school's commitment to service, compassion, and community.
Read MoreWe are one of the smallest schools in the Lafayette Parish School System, but we are blessed to have families with big hearts. Over 900 canned goods were collected for the food drive.
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