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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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Let us pause to express our gratitude and honor all those who have served in defense of our country and our freedom. May God bless our veterans and their families, today and forever. #VeteransDay #CCDBR #catholiccharities
November is #NationalAdoptionMonth, and this month we're celebrating 60 years of adoption services! We are so thankful to get to work with adopted people, birth parents and adoptive parents throughout their adoption journey. If you are interested in adoption, please check out our website to learn more about our adoption services: adoptbatonrouge.#NationalAdoptionMonthM#ConversationsMattera#Nam #catholiccharitiesi#CCDBRC#adoptionp#adoptbatonrougerouge
Join us this Saturday at the Motherhood and Birth Fair!🌸 North Oaks Motherhood & Birth Fair 🌸![]()
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Join us for an incredible pregnancy, birth, and early parenting journey! Whether you're planning to start a family, expecting, or already parenting, our Motherhood & Birth Fair is your go-to destination for everything from family planning to caring for your newborn and supporting your growing children. 💕![]()
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's the perfect time to give thanks for the support and resources that will empower you throughout your motherhood journey.![]()
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🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024![]()
⏰ 10 am - 2 pm![]()
📍 North Oaks Diagnostic Center![]()
15837 Paul Vega, MD, Dr., Hammond, LA![]()
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✨ Explore top baby & motherhood products![]()
🎓 Learn from expert-led education sessions![]()
👶 Free car seat fittings![]()
🏥 Tour our Labor & Delivery suites (RSVP required)![]()
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RSVP at www.northoaks.org/birthfair![]()
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Get ready to embrace the holiday season feeling empowered! ✨ ![]()
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#MotherhoodJourney #NorthOaks #PregnancySupport #BirthFair2024 #MyNorthOaks
Did you know 1 out of 4 people in our Diocese struggles with food insecurity? YOU CAN HELP! We need volunteers TOMORROW starting at 9 AM at our warehouse - 10920 Coursey Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Volunteers help break down pallets of food and build food boxes for the #foodinsecure in our area. shorturl.at/afmS0 #volunteer #CCDBR #catholiccharities
The Community Christmas program has kicked off! Our clients have made their Christmas wishlists and hope you'll check them twice!![]()
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Most of these families consists of:![]()
💚 single parents with children![]()
❤️grandparents raising grandchildren ![]()
💚women in crisis pregnancies![]()
❤️refugees who’ve had to flee their home country, often times with nothing![]()
🎄Get together with your co-workers and sponsor a family. ![]()
🎄Add the Community Christmas website to the family group chat.![]()
🎄Instead of pulling names for Christmas, place family numbers in a hat to pick.![]()
Share Christ’s love this holiday season and sponsor a family in need. ![]()
Visit christmas.ccdiobr.org or go to CatholicCharitiesBR.org and click on the Christmas banner.![]()
#familiesinneed #familieshelpingfamilies #Christmas #CatholicCharities #CCDBR
