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Chef Makeda mixes up the meatless for Lent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Makeda has whipped up some terrific meatless and fish-based meals for the Lenten season. This week’s is Crab Rangoon. Enjoy!

Crab Rangoon

Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 18 Rangoon

Ingredients
5 ounces canned crab meat (can sub fresh)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 green onions, finely sliced
¼ cup red pepper diced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
18 wonton wrappers
Oil for frying

 

  1. Preheat 1 inch of oil to 325°F over medium heat.
  2. In a small […]
2023-03-06T21:00:04-05:00March 6th, 2023|

Celebrate the Staff Stars who are all around you

 

 

Congratulations and thank you to all those recognized in February as Staff Stars who provided exemplary service.

 

The February Staff Stars winner is Maria Utley!

 

 

Recipients are:

Makeda Freeman-Woods

Natalie Brown-Radtke

Beverly Broadus

Jennifer Daunhauer

Itzel Gonzalez

Tina-Marie Jackson

Lisa Foster

Laura Krueger

Peyton Rhea

Heidi Reyes

Mariya Kobayashi

Alison Voit

Andrea Granados

Vemetria Trice

Nick Hunter

Maria Utley

Bart Weigel

Tamar Israel

Rebecca Banks

Raquell Jackson

Amir Hussein

Shaki Palacios

 

2023-03-02T12:02:49-05:00March 2nd, 2023|

WLKY documents sharp rise in pantry visits

WLKY news on February 27 reported on the sharp rise in need at Sister Visitor Center, including the food pantry, where visits have quadrupled over the last two years, from 517 in January 2021 to 2,013 in January 2023. Thanks to the entire SVC team for meeting the sharply increasing needs not only for food but for emergency financial assistance with rent and utilities. Your work helps keep people in their homes. Thank you.

You can watch the report here.

 

 

2023-03-02T11:44:03-05:00March 2nd, 2023|

Elodie Dickinson joins Ky Office for Refugees

Elodie Dickinson has joined Kentucky Office for Refugees as Grants Administrator. Please send her a welcoming note at edickinson@archlou.org.

Elodie Dickinson received her Master of Social Work degree from University of Kentucky and her undergraduate degree from Berea College.  Previous to her new role as Grants Administrator for Catholic Charities in the Kentucky Office For Refugees, she was the Director of Workforce & Business Engagement in Mayor Linda Gorton’s office in Lexington, […]

2023-03-02T11:28:32-05:00March 2nd, 2023|

It’s time to pay attention to your time sheets

To All Catholic Charities Staff:

This is as a reminder that all staff are expected to accurately and timely record their time worked within the Paycor system. When this is not done, it creates an unfair burden on those responsible for processing payroll – and your pay might not reflect your hours worked.

 

Here are the guidelines that ALL should follow:

  • Non-exempt (hourly) employees must daily clock in and out, utilizing the Paycor “Punch” feature, at the […]
2023-03-02T11:20:32-05:00March 2nd, 2023|

Travis White joins Ky Office for Refugees

Travis White has joined KOR as Refugee Cash Assistance Manager. Please drop him a note of welcome at twhite@archlou.org
 
Travis comes to Kentucky Office for Refugees following a decade of service in Community Action agencies in Lexington, Frankfort, and Louisville (Louisville Metro’s Office of Resilience and Community Services). He holds degrees in public administration and educational ministries and […]
2023-03-01T12:41:08-05:00March 1st, 2023|

Sister Visitor Center is program of the month

Mission
The heart of the Sister Visitor Center lies in the command of Christ to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and shelter the homeless. SVC assists with the most basic human needs including food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance. We recognize the dignity of all people and work in solidarity with those who are most vulnerable. We offer supportive services that reduce barriers and mitigate trauma to help members of the West End Community thrive and reach self-sufficiency.

 

Catholic […]

2023-02-28T14:11:58-05:00February 28th, 2023|

Language Services visits young people at MRS

Last week, Alisa, Amina, and Simon from Language Services led a workshop for MRS Youth on how to become language interpreters! Students got hands-on practice translating a document from English into their first language. Many youth in our program are already multilingual and were excited to learn about a new, flexible career option. Thank you, Language Services, for your visit!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2023-02-28T13:35:06-05:00February 28th, 2023|

ILS wins asylum for Afghanistan guard

Sadiq worked with the Khost Protection Force as a guard and as a result is a target of the Taliban. He was evacuated to the United States on August 26, 2021, with his wife and 5 children. ILS (Zoila) filed his asylum application in mid-February 2022, they traveled to Chicago for interview in late March, and on February 23, they were granted asylum.

Thanks to everyone in ILS for doing this important work. You make us proud.

2023-02-27T15:36:07-05:00February 27th, 2023|

Tory Richardson joins MRS as delivery driver

My name is Tory Richardson and I have more than 10 years experience as a reliable delivery driver with strong knowledge of all Department of Transportation regulations and Kentucky driving laws. I’m committed to completing routes in a timely, safe, and efficient manner. I have lived in Louisville–in the Shively area–all my life and graduated from Pleasure Rudge Park High School.

Welcome, Tory. Please send Tory a welcoming note at trichardson@archlou.org.

2023-02-27T13:04:14-05:00February 27th, 2023|
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