To allow the children to respond to the story, each was invited to place a handprint, in bright Fall colors, on two large “Happy Thanksgiving” banner that will be displayed at St. Joseph Diner and another for St. Joseph Shelter. The children learned the “Five Finger Catechism” taught to St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta by her mother. This lesson illustrates Matthew 25 with each finger representing a word: You. Did. It. To. Me.
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Catholic Charities of Acadiana is proud to announce the renovation of the future home of St. Michael Center for Veterans. A project dedicated to supporting veterans experiencing homelessness on their path to stability, this 7,500-square-foot facility will soon provide 16 single-occupancy rooms with en suite bathrooms and workspaces designed to meet VA standards for privacy and dignity in non-congregate transitional housing.
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Thanks to a generous matching gift from a group of anonymous donors and the Pinhook Foundation, your Giving Tuesday gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $125,000 to help Catholic Charities of Acadiana respond to those experiencing homelessness in Acadiana.
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When 8-year-old Emile Myers noticed a long line of cars waiting to see a magical Christmas light display on his street, he saw an opportunity to sell hot cocoa for a good cause to the visitors in his Lafayette neighborhood. The rest is history.
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Hayden was among our younger volunteers and being that the smallest Disaster Response t-shirt we had to offer was an adult medium, the shirt hung long over his shorts. This did not phase him in the least. Having recently learned to whistle, Hayden set about carrying and sorting donations diligently, whistling the entire time he was serving! And he did not stop for hours!
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The Emergency Aid Center is blessed to have a giving community and dedicated volunteers! Especially so when a storm, like Hurricane Francine, comes and our community is in need of our services more than ever. Thankfully, with the help and generosity of the City and fellow non-Profit Catholic Charities of Acadiana; who donated food and other needed items to help those affected by the storm.
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