ANNUAL REPORT 2022
Goal: To decrease the 30-40% of food insecurity within the region by expanding outreach pantries throughout Lafourche, Terrebonne, Grand Isle, and St. Mary Parishes
FEEDING•GoodSamaritanFoodBankofRaceland, Thibodaux, and Catholic Community Center of Galliano served 3,450 individuals and 1,914 households collectively • 5,000 families were served through 38 community outreach distributions • 500 families were fed through the mass food distribution during the re-opening of Catholic Community Center • Successfully launched the Grand Isle Outreach project, hosting a food pantry YOUR GENEROSITY AT WORKCOMFORTING•St.Lucy’sfromlow-income•Expanded•FosterGrandparent•169familiesstaysand•AssistedwithwithBayou•915volunteersfooddistributions•96houses•Served47program,•Householdscomplete•727households•1,000householdsSHELTERING•Assisted116individuals/familiesthroughCatholic Housing Services - providing assistance for homebuyer classes and mortgage counseling • 566 families were provided rent, utilities and financial aid through Individual and Family Assistance • Hosted more than 39 community outreach distributions were family assistance was provided for hotel stays and temporary living theyGoal:recover
Goal: Impact an additional 1,000 families with home repair and financial assistance based on need
Success Story: “John Doe graduated from Assisi Bridge House program in July of 2021. He finished both phases of our program. John struggled for many years with drug abuse, depression, and shame. Since completing the program, John has maintained to be clean for over a year, has a career in the oil field, and has improved his relationship with his daughter. This year, John has begun working part time at Assisi Bridge House and able to enjoy his journey and joyful success.”
Success Story: “Jane Doe and her husband have 2 children, a 5-year-old and a newborn. Jane Doe and her husband were doing financially until he was in a car accident. John Doe was soon out of work for several months due to his injuries, which hindered their monthly income and stability. Jane and her family were able to receive boxes of food, meals, and baby formula from our Catholic Food Bank locations while her husband was out of work. Jane and her family will forever be grateful for the assistance they received feed their two children during their challenging time.”
WORK & THE WORK COMFORTINGCLOTHINGCONTINUESChildDevelopmentCenterserved87childrenofwhich37%derivelow-incomeworkingfamiliesExpandedandrenovatedSt.Lucy’snewplaygroundequipmentGrandparentprogramisabletoimpact100studentsfamiliesreceiveddisasterrecoveryaidfortemporaryhousing,hotelandotherimmediateresponseneedswiththerebuildofhomesof10homesinDulac,incollaborationBayouCatholicFoundationvolunteersassistedinmucking,guttingandhomerepair,inadditiontodistributionshousesimpactedthroughhomerepair,muckingandguttingpostIda47menourresidential,half-wayhousedrugrehabilitationprogram,AssisiBridgeHouseHouseholdsimpactedbyHurricaneIdawereaidedwithequipmenttodebrisremovalandhomerepairhouseholdshavebeenassistedthroughDisasterResponseprogram.householdsareactivelyreceivingdisasterresponseassistance•500+individualswereprovidedworkuniformsandotherclothingessentialspostHurricaneIda•Providedworkuniformsandotheressentialclothingtomorethan500individualspostIda•Re-openedthriftstoreinGallianotoserveallofSouthLafourcheinanewtemporarylocationGoal:ToexpandservicestoprovidereadilyavailableitemsforschoolagechildrenandindividualsseekingemploymentWalkwithour3,000familiesincasemanagementasrecoverandrebuildlocallyParisheswelltheirCatholicCharitiesreceivedto
Dear Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux Supporters, Our team at Catholic Charities has worked tirelessly this past year to ensure our community received the support it needs to respond, reopen and recover. We simply could not have impacted the thousands of families without the prayers and support of our community locally and from across the country. Though we have faced many challenges this past year there have been many accomplishments and Catholic Charities continues to grow and provide. Thank you for being our partner in these Asaccomplishments.thenewExecutive Director, I am wholeheartedly and prayerfully committed to expanding our impact and ensuring our team continues to be the face of Christ to all who are in need. The importance and mission of our organization is needed now more than ever as we continue to move forward together. Thank you for all of your prayers, dedication and support to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Houma, LA 70360
(985)catholiccharities@htdiocese.orgcatholiccharitiesht.org876-0490 INCOME Grants and Donations $5,660,628.84 2nd Collection $179,780.41 Program Income $963,038.64 Interest Income $21,621.13 TOTAL INCOME $6,825,069.02 NET INCOME $4,091,035.34 EXPENSE Salaries and Benefits $1,176,147.24 Office Supplies $36,768.40 Property Rent/Utilities/Insurance $243,110.89 Program Expenses & Advertising $299,878.82 Operations $389,234.45 Individual Financial Assistance $588,893.88 TOTAL EXPENSE $2,734,033.68 *This financial summary is a combined summary of all Catholic Charities Houma-Thibodaux ministries this past year. Majority of Catholic Charities net Income is allocated to our ongoing intense disaster recovery efforts as we continue to support families in great need. Salaries are a direct correlation to the ministry work and Disaster case management taking place in response to disaster recovery.*
ChamonSincerely,Williams OUR MISSION 1220 Aycock Street,
Serving the missionary heart of the Church by addressing individual and family needs while providing opportunities for disciples to put their faith into action.
