To find lodging along their cross country bike trip, the couple used the online resources to find accommodations. In Lafayette, they selected lodging with a host family who happened to be regular volunteers (scheduled the next day to serve!) at St. Joseph Diner.
Read MoreCatholic Charities of Acadiana’s Homeless to Housewarmed initiative kicked off on June 1st and has been moving full speed ahead ever since! We have successfully warmed the homes of four different clients with the help of volunteer groups from Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Broussard, and Abbeville.
Read MoreI had seen stories on the news about the tornadoes that had hit St. Martin parish. My husband and I are in our 70s and didn't think we could help in recovery due to our age. Man, was I wrong.
Read More"The vetoed shelter appropriations are a significant setback to our pro-life efforts to care for our vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness," said Kim Boudreaux, CEO of Catholic Charities of Acadiana. "Our shelter serves as a critical lifeline for 87 individuals each night who have nowhere else to turn. We face an uncertain future for those who seek shelter with us as a last resort."
Read MoreThere is no true way to express your immense value to us and our work. Your commitment to Catholic Charities of Acadiana has allowed us to extend the mercy of Christ to some of our most vulnerable neighbors who have no one else to turn to. You selflessly gave of your time to help serve over 22,000 warm meals monthly through St. Joseph Diner. You helped put together over 3,000 emergency food bags each month through FoodNet Food Bank. Your compassionate response to our clients in their time of need through Rebuilding Together Acadiana and our disaster response program reminded them of their God given dignity while providing real help in their time of need.
Read MoreMother Theresa loved to say, “There are not great things, only small things with great love." My prayer for service is to do small things with great love. The appreciation and kindness we get from clients make the service at the Msgr. Sigur Center a pleasure!
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