Pope Francis speaks frequently about his concern for the marginalized and encourages us to give more of our attention to their needs. In November 2014, the media once again was buzzing about his newest idea - adding showers to the restrooms in St. Peter’s Square, a suggestion from a homeless man who said that finding food was not as difficult as finding a place to get clean. Many people have rallied around his initiative and called for similar ideas to be implemented in their communities. Catholic Services of Acadiana responded to a similar need in Acadiana three years ago.
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In keeping with an annual tradition, we are reflecting on the successes and challenges of 2014 while improving our focus with a new vision for 2015.
Read MoreEach quarter our staff engages over 100 individuals and assesses their needs to identify who is in critical need of housing. Ending chronic homelessness and significantly reducing someone's experiencing of homelessness will continue to remain a major focus of our work.
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