Ukrainian refugees, MRS in the news
Spectrum News 1 interviewed Colin Triplett last week about refugee resettlement in general and about Ukrainian refugees in particular. You can watch it here. Thanks, Colin, for a great job!
Immigration Legal Services receives grant from SCNs
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have awarded our Immigration Legal Services with a grant of $60,000 to continue to provide low-cost and sometimes no-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees.
ILS opens approximately 1,300 new cases a year while continuing to serve clients in previously opened cases. It typically takes two to six years, for example, to gain many visas or a particular legal status. Last year, ILS opened 1,292 […]
Common Earth Gardens recognized by UK
Congratulations to Common Earth Gardens and Jefferson County Extension for receiving the 2021 Extension Diversity Award Nomination for their on-going partnership to help folks in Louisville’s international community access land and education to grow culturally appropriate foods in Louisville! This was awarded by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Pictured are Bethany Pratt (UK extension) Laura Stevens (director), Jane Evans (assistant director), Amir Hussein […]
Kim Clark joins Sister Visitor Center
Kim Clark has joined Sister Visitor Center as food pantry coordinator.
Hello! My name is Kim Clark and I love being of service to others! I have over 25 years in customer service. I graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking […]
If you have just a few hours a week…
…you can become a Friendly Visitor with our very own Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
All long-term care facilities, like nursing homes, are open for unrestricted visits now. But 64 percent of residents will have no visitors other than our Friendly Visitors and ombudsmen. None. Ever.
If you have available just a few hours a week, you can brighten days and change lives as a visitor with LTCO.
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We’re cleaning up this Saturday…come help!
Catholic Charities, Churchill Downs, and Holy Name Church are working together this weekend to clean up the areas right around our campuses. Please join us for a great time of service and getting to know our neighbors. Potluck will follow at the church, so bring your favorite dish, too!
Saturday, March 26
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Common Table grad Chef E in the news
Common Table graduate Chef Enetria Beattie is getting some good media exposure and growing her business. Read her story here and watch WDRB’s report here.
Alesis Thomas joins MRS
Alesis Thomas has joined Migration and Refugee Services as match grant caseworker.
Hello, my name is Alesis Thomas and I am the caseworker for Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Match Grant program. I was born and raised in Southern Kentucky. I speak Turkish and Arabic. When I’m not working, I enjoy playing classical guitar and piano.
Welcome, Alesis! Please drop Alesis a welcoming note at athomas@archlou.org.
Daisa Ewing joins Sister Visitor Center
Daisa Ewing has joined Sister Visitor Center as its food pantry coordinator.
My name is Daisa Ewing, I have a passion for empowering and uplifting families. I have over 20 years of experience working with families and children. My social service experience and community outreach have been an extremely fulfilling and rewarding part of my life. I am excited to be a part […]
Tom Dunn joins MRS
Tom Dunn has joined Migration and Refugee Services as its refugee resource delivery associate.
Tom is originally from southern Illinois. He has a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He likes to read and write fiction, play guitar, garden, and spend time with his children.
Welcome, Tom! Please drop Tom a note of welcome at tdunn@archlou.org.