Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

09/09/2026

ICYMI last night, our essential Head Start program was featured on WWLTV. Meg Farris and Head Start Director Tonya Credit discussed the realities facing Louisiana families in need of child care — and the role Head Start can play in helping children and parents succeed. https://www.wwltv.com/article/life/parenting/thousands-of-louisiana-families-wait-for-child-care-aid-as-free-head-start-seats-remain-open/289-29b3aadb-c9c8-4434-85e3-66568b789825?fbclid=IwY2xjawUOpFhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMURUdnIyWGFYNkpvejloaWZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVhlVkFDMWFTgy4X2kHQJjD71yIKv8MVrLpr_SCGp49EydSynJjVT911MHI0_aem_K5oUYxuvFRvyLoBMZAAhpQ

With 7,800 children on the state assistance waitlist after pandemic funding expired, some families may never receive help before kindergarten.

09/08/2026

Sneak Peek: Be sure to check out our own Head Start Director, Tonya Credit, on WWLTV Ch. 4 at 6 p.m. tonight as she chats with Meg Farris about how we’re supporting hardworking parents with affordable child care.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! In recognition of the hard work and commitment of all workers, Catholic Charities is observing a brief pause today. Info on our programs and services remain accessible online—please visit the link below to learn more. We appreciate your continued support. https://www.ccano.org/program-directory/

09/03/2026

National Senior Citizens Day may have been August 21, but there’s no expiration date on celebrating the wisdom, strength and contributions of older adults in our community. Thanks as always to our staff for making the day so special!

08/31/2026

Today is your final day to bid for ! Thank you to all the businesses whose generosity turned donations into dollars that fuel the mission of Catholic Charities! And special shout-out to G.C. the Flying Pig for letting our staff members Jim and Marcel "ham" it up for the cameras at their auction showcase.

Visit www.gulfbank.com/auction today! Please note: There is a silent bidding period today, 30 minutes before an item closes. Items have different closing times, based on the item value.

08/28/2026

Just a few more days left to put your bid in and support the mission of Catholic Charities. Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co.'s has an exceptional lineup of gift certificates, entertainment packages, dinners, hotel stays, jewelery and more! Thank you to all the businesses supporting our mission to offer our neighbors life supporting programs, including Aucoin Hart, Southern Hotel ~ Covington, Louisiana, Pigeon Caterers and the The Westin New Orleans. Bid at www.gulfbank.com/auction.

08/27/2026

Dedicated staff from across Catholic Charities programs came together for a Program Collaborative gathering, finding new ways to work together and strengthen support for the individuals and families who rely on CCANO. Staff opened the time together with a prayer that reflected our shared commitment to unity and service:

"Loving God, we come to You today as a diverse team, but unified by the single mission You have placed on our hearts. Thank You for the opportunity to serve you through our work at Catholic Charities. You have brought together different talents, backgrounds, and personalities to serve our community. Help us to remember that we are one body. Bring us closer to each other today, break down our silos, and refresh our spirits so we can serve our community with one heart and as one body, Amen."

08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone supporting Catholic Charities during , the annual fundraising drive spearheaded by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co. There's still plenty of time to place your bids on a portrait session from Loupe Photography and Video; a Cake & Catering Package from Nonna Randazzo's Bakery; gift certificates from Loft18, DiCristina's, and Messina's Runway Cafe; tickets to the The National WWII Museum; or Cake of the Month Coupons from Nothing Bundt Cakes and so much more. www.gulfbank.com/auction

08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Young Adult Bus Tour on Saturday! We are grateful for your enthusiasm, open hearts, and willingness to learn more about the life-changing work happening at Padua House, Project SAVE, Head Start, and the Foster Grandparent program. Your presence and engagement made the day truly special. We appreciate all those who helped make the bus tour possible.

08/21/2026

Janet Lopez was a guest on Catholic Radio this week, speaking about our FREE ESL (English as a Second Language) program. These classes offer some basic conversational skills that can help ease the burden of the basic day-to-day speaking and reading skills needed for everyday life that most of us may take for granted: running errands, making doctor appointments, registering your children for school, applying for a job, etc. New sessions begin in October.https://www.youtube.com/live/CCUIKrbO8Yg?si=BbZKRgR_pGhx-P_r&t=3197