The SVC team gathered for a yummy lunch and team building activity on Tuesday, Dare to Care truck day. The team played a friendly game of Jeopardy to see who knew the most about SVC, Catholic Charities and our West End community. The team also welcomed AJ (our Maryhurst representative) to SVC. We are all excited to have AJ join the team to help connect our clients to mental health resources provided by Maryhurst.
Amy and Tamar, from BEI, began attending Metro United Way Think Tank meetings. These meetings will increase access to resources for participants and prevention education by collaborating with community partners.
Refugees have a lot to worry about once they get to America. They often face challenges including language barriers, housing insecurity, and transportation issues. The organization expects to furnish homes for roughly 700 refugees and migrants before October 1, 2024. Watch broadcast
Three cheers for Amaya, Ayamey, and their mentor Erin for completing 1 year in the mentoring program this week!
With Erin’s support, Amaya and Ayamey reached their goals of improving their grades in English, math, and history, while also making incredible progress in their self-confidence and English fluency.
“I very much enjoy meeting new people and learning about their cultures,” Erin shared. “My girls were very sweet and welcoming!”
“I like the way my mentor works, […]
Best staff dressed at Rouler?
Get excited for our inaugural most festive dressed staff contest at this year’s Rouler! Grab that purple, green and gold out of your closet or go all out in beads, masks and more! Show up, show off and win!
Must be present at Rouler to win. The winner will receive a $50 Gift Card for embracing the true spirit of the evening and letting the good times roll!
The Lord has loved me so much: we must love everyone… we must be compassionate! – Saint Josephine Bakhita Was born in Darfur, Sudan. Between 1876 and 1882 Bakhita was sold three times. She suffered extreme torture in captivity. Eventually, she was sold to an Italian diplomat who gave her as a “gift” to a friend who took her to Italy to act as a nanny to his children. There she was introduced to the Sisters of Canossa and […]
Join us in welcoming Samantha Hughes to Bakhita Empowerment Initiative as a Case Manager!
Samantha “Sami” completed her Masters of Social Work at the University of Louisville in 2023, where she was an advanced practicum student with the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative program. Prior to this, she received her BA in Psychology from UofL and has spent the past 7 years working in the mental health field and has a passion to help […]
For some immigrants or refugees, gaining access to basic services can prove daunting with a language barrier. The issue affects many residents in Louisville, where the city and partners are trying to connect more with residents who aren’t fluent in English.
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Join us in welcoming Jamie Barnes to Long-Term Care Ombudsman as an Associate!
Jamie comes to the LTCO program with 7 years in senior care as a life enrichment director and chaplain. He also has a decade of service in local church ministry as a worship pastor and spent many years in his younger days as a touring musician and recording artist. Jamie is a Louisville native who loves his city […]
