The St. Teresa of Calcutta Fund: A Lifeline for Those with Nowhere Else to Turn
"If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one."
— St. Teresa of Calcutta
At Catholic Charities of Acadiana, we believe in responding to urgent needs not with hesitation, but with mercy — one person, one family at a time. That’s why we established The St. Teresa of Calcutta Fund: to serve individuals and families experiencing exceptional hardship, with no safety net and no time to wait.
Inspired by the life and legacy of St. Teresa, this fund is rooted in dignity, compassion, and action. And with your help, it can be a constant source of hope.
Why Monthly Giving Matters
The needs we respond to don’t follow a calendar. Emergencies happen every day — and to meet them with love, we need your support to be steady and ongoing.
When you become a monthly donor to the St. Teresa of Calcutta Fund, you ensure we can say “yes” the moment the need arises.
A faithful monthly gift allows us to:
Respond immediately to requests for help
Plan and allocate resources responsibly
Extend our reach to more people in critical situations
"It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving."
— St. Teresa of Calcutta
100% of Your Gift Goes to People in Crisis
Your one time or recurring monthly gift — no matter the amount — goes directly to individuals and families facing moments of overwhelming need.
Here’s what your support can do:
$25/month can help provide school uniforms for children in struggling families
$50/month can help cover prescriptions or medical equipment for someone ill
$100/month can help with car repairs so a parent can keep working
$250/month can assist a family transitioning out of homelessness
Any monthly gift contributes to burial costs for someone who has died in poverty
These are not rare cases. These are everyday realities for people right here in our community.
"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."
— St. Teresa of Calcutta
Be the Drop That Makes a Difference
By joining us as a monthly donor, you make it possible to meet urgent needs — not someday, but right now.
You become a lifeline. A source of mercy. A sign that no one is forgotten.
Have questions about giving to the St. Teresa of Calcutta Fund or how to support the work of Catholic Charities of Acadiana? Contact Ben Broussard at ben@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org or call (337) 235-4972 ext. 1208.