The One Two Punch: Catholic Charities of Acadiana’s Response to Hurricanes Laura & Delta

The year that was 2020 will forever be remembered as one of great personal and communal strife. Acadiana quickly realized the effects of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020; seeing the already damaged economy come to a standstill as schools and businesses closed in short order. Thousands of jobs were lost, many almost overnight. Calls to the Monsignor Sigur Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Acadiana that assists individuals who are experiencing a situational crisis, grew by the day:

Ben BroussardApril 8, 2021Comment

Great ideas, big and small

I love ideas. I always have.

In my tenure here at Catholic Charities of Acadiana, I’ve seen generosity in so many ways. Everyday generosity…

Ben BroussardApril 1, 2021Comment

Press Release: Lafayette Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program accepting applications today

Renters may be eligible for assistance from the Lafayette Emergency Assistance Program if they meet all the criteria listed below. Priority is given to households where at least one member has been unemployed for more than 90 days due to COVID-19, and to households earning less than 50 percent of the Area Median Income, as required by the law.

Ben BroussardApril 1, 2021Comment

Ash Wednesday Supports #Local in Acadiana

Ever wondered how your support of the Ash Wednesday second collection supports ministries all over Acadiana?

Ben BroussardMarch 18, 2021Comment

A 2020 Open Letter To You

In this unprecedented year, Catholic Charities of Acadiana is doing unprecedented work.

Ben BroussardDecember 17, 2020Comment

Press Release: Catholic Charities of Acadiana Receives $5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to End Family Homelessness

Catholic Charities of Acadiana, a faith-based social services organization based in Lafayette, Louisiana, announced today that it has been selected to receive a $5 million grant from the Day 1 Families Fund. Launched in 2018 by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, the Day 1 Families Fund issues annual leadership awards to organizations and civic groups doing compassionate, needle-moving work to provide shelter and hunger support to address the immediate needs of young families.

Ben BroussardDecember 9, 2020Comment