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Catholic Charities Brings the Community Together for Christmas by Pairing Families Together for the Holidays
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) is again matching donor families, businesses and organizations with seniors and families in crisis through its Christmas program.
Catholic Charities Hosts Supply Drive for Hurricanes Milton & Helene Survivors
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) is hosting a one-day, item-specific drive on Monday, October 28 in response to Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. The drive will be held at the Westerfield Center at 1800 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 from 9 AM – 6 PM.
What’s next? A flood overwhelms a woman’s home in Bayou Pigeon
The stench of wet wood and mold, cooked under the Louisiana sun, smothers you as you walk into Janet Derrick’s house. The floors remain wet a few days after a dam broke in Iberville Parish. The flooring gives way under each step. After delivering a meal, we asked Janet: “What else do you need?”
Meet Mr. Louis Gibson, Joseph Homes Graduate!
Joseph Homes is the first step to rebuilding the lives of homeless men recently released from prison. Joseph Homes provides short-term housing in a private, clean, efficiency apartment, food, clothing, and referrals for healthcare, mental health counseling, as well as support group meeting for ex-offenders. (more…)
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Catholic Charities Brings the Community Together for Christmas by Pairing Families Together for the Holidays
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) is again matching donor families, businesses and organizations with seniors and families in crisis through its Christmas program.
Catholic Charities Hosts Supply Drive for Hurricanes Milton & Helene Survivors
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) is hosting a one-day, item-specific drive on Monday, October 28 in response to Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. The drive will be held at the Westerfield Center at 1800 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 from 9 AM – 6 PM.
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What’s next? A flood overwhelms a woman’s home in Bayou Pigeon
The stench of wet wood and mold, cooked under the Louisiana sun, smothers you as you walk into Janet Derrick’s house. The floors remain wet a few days after a dam broke in Iberville Parish. The flooring gives way under each step. After delivering a meal, we asked Janet: “What else do you need?”
Meet Mr. Louis Gibson, Joseph Homes Graduate!
Joseph Homes is the first step to rebuilding the lives of homeless men recently released from prison. Joseph Homes provides short-term housing in a private, clean, efficiency apartment, food, clothing, and referrals for healthcare, mental health counseling, as well as support group meeting for ex-offenders. (more…)
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We had a super special visitor stop by the Westerfield Center (Santa’s Workshop) today! He reassured us all the supporters of #CommunityChristmas are on the nice list! ❤️💚
❗VITA Volunteers Needed❗![]()
Serving as a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer is more than just doing taxes. It’s an opportunity to help low-wage, working families keep more of what they earn.![]()
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No experience needed, and you can assist as a tax preparer or intake specialist.![]()
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Volunteers are needed between January 21, 2025 through April 15, 2025 at Catholic Charities of Diocese of Baton Rouge. Please visit www.ccdiobr.org/get-involved/volunteer/ to complete the volunteer application.![]()
#Volunteer #CCDBR #CatholicCharities #VITA #CAUW
Often times during winter months, our electricity bills are a bit more. Many seniors and families in need struggle to make ends meet during the holiday time. You can help be someone's shining light by paying their electricity bill during the holiday season. Shine bright and donate today! Christmas.ccdiobr.org
Mr. John Wadsack delivered a wonderful Christmas blessing to the office! His generous donation will go toward renovating our shelter for homeless pregnant women - Sanctuary for Life. In June, we had to temporarily close the doors to shelter until renovations are made. ![]()
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The end of the year is quickly approaching! If you're ready to join Mr. Wadsack and make your tax-deductible gift to help homeless pregnant women who have nowhere else to turn, visit ccdiobr.networkforgood.com/projects/237070-sanctuary-for-life-building-renovation tod#CCDBRC#CatholicCharitiesi#sanctuaryforliferLife
