Needs based program for assistance with rent, utilities, food and other daily needs as well as referrals to other local agencies that may be able to assist.
Understand the impact of one’s credit score, banking basics, how to manage your income, predatory lending, saving for the future and asset building.
Gabriel’s Closet serves low-income new parents, their infants, and small children. The shop, largely run and staffed by volunteers, helps parents get off to a good start by supplying many of the items that they might need for their children.
Our Immigration and Family Services practitioners work with individuals who need help in navigating forms, legal documents, immigration standing and understanding the requirements necessary for immigrants and their families to successfully live in our community.
Catholic Charities offers classes in both ESL and Citizenship in our desire to help our immigrant neighbors have the opportunity to live and work in our community.
Our case worker assists individuals in completing applications for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program – formerly the Food Stamp
Program) as well as other programs that help families to be whole.
"My name is LaToya, and I had an excellent experience with Catholic Charities. I was looking online for rent and utility assistance when I came upon Catholic Charities of North Louisiana. I filled out the assistance application online with the help of my case worker and within two hours they called me and invited me to attend a financial literacy class called Money $chool.® "
"I lost my job due to the Covid-19 virus, and I wasn't able to pay my rent or bills. I came to Catholic Charities, and it was the best experience I had. They taught me a lot. The The class was great. I like that they took out time with me trying to help and listen...After the class I went home and thought about everything [they] said, and it made me feel more confident. [They] made me want to do better."
"Carl, I want to tell you again how grateful I am sir. Thank you again. God bless you and God bless Catholic Charities! Amen!"
Meg Goorley, Executive Director Catholic Charities of North Louisiana has been helping the poor and vulnerable for nearly 11 years. Perhaps it is best known for those needing help with a rental or utility bill. Read more…
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Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from Him.” – Psalms 127:3 Gabriel’s Closet, a family strengthening program of Catholic Charities of North Louisiana, is a merit-based program offering education and Read more…