I'm not from here. But I sure ended up here.
I was born in Southern Alabama many years ago. My upbringing was tough. Like many people, I did what I had to do to survive. Struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for years. Still do.
The funny thing is, there's way more to it than just drug and alcohol addiction; a lifestyle comes with it. You hang around a barbershop long enough, you're gonna get a haircut.
Read MoreThe thought of someone you know not having a place to sleep at night is terrifying.
Our shelter is designed to sleep 48 people. As area shelters meet their capacity, we do our best to not turn anyone away. Forced to make space on the floor, we are currently operating above capacity.
Last night, 81 people needed a place to sleep.
You can now support the work of Catholic Charities of Acadiana by making a secure one-time or recurring monthly donation using platforms like Venmo, PayPal, and Apple Pay. We have also added the availability of processing donations through ACH or bank draft.
Read MoreCatholic Charities of Acadiana has served the specific needs of women for decades.
Sometimes those women are in an individual experience of homelessness and in need of emergency assistance. Sometimes those women are pregnant mothers, increasing the trauma of street-level homelessness. Sometimes those women are wives and mothers of several children seeking to maintain the stability they do have as the threat of loss looms. Every time, they are addressed with compassion and care in their situational crisis.
Read MoreAt the start of hurricane season, our southern instinct tells us to batten the hatches and prepare ourselves and our property to withstand any storm that might come. Here at Catholic Charities of Acadiana, we have been given the commission to be disaster ready for the sake of others.
Read MoreLouisiana hospitality is alive and well in St. Joseph Diner as Catholic Charities of Acadiana prepares for our August 1st return to indoor dining…three meals a day…seven days a week…with volunteer support!
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