Bakhita team pauses for retreat, focuses on growth
On Oct 27, the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative staff had their annual retreat in Elizabethtown, KY. The focus of the retreat was program growth and transitions, finances, administration, implementation, and self-care.
Pictured left to right are Heidi Reyes (Owensboro), Mariya Kobayashi (Louisville), Marissa Castellanos (director), Amy Nace-DeGonda (assistant director), Raquell Jackson (Louisville), Tamar Israel (prevention education), and Rebecca Banks (Lexington).
New volunteer opportunity open in Donation Room
We are looking for volunteers to help our clients shop for donations in our donation room in the gym at the St. Anthony campus. Volunteers will be working with clients to find what they need, restocking the store, and maintaining an efficient/organized space for our clients to shop with dignity! If you’re interested or know of someone who is, sign up at cclou.org/volunteer.
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LouCity Football Club hosts MRS youth
On Monday, the LouCity Foundation hosted MRS youth for a private tour of Lynn Family Stadium and the LouCity training facility. Students learned about the character values and history of the club, and also got to hear from three LouCity staff who shared about their jobs in marketing, social media, and community engagement. Thank you LouCity FC, for sharing your beautiful space and introducing our students to new career opportunities! If you […]
ILS wins asylum for young man fleeing Afghanistan
Nadim is 19 years old and was evacuated to the United States (with his younger brother who has a separate case) on September 10, 2021. They both fear persecution by the Taliban because their father worked for the Americans and was in the process of applying for a Special Immigrant Visa; their older brother was in the Afghan National Army; and their uncle, who also helped the Americans, was killed by the Taliban. ILS (Rebecca) filed his asylum application in […]
DeShawn Hubbard joins MRS in resource delivery
DeShawn Hubbard has joined MRS as the Refugee Resource Delivery Associate.Please send him a selcoming email at dhubbard@archlou.org.
Two things you need to know about me is that I enjoy making music and I am a proud Father of one; her name is Harmony!
CCL distributes gifts throughout Archdiocese
This past week, we wrapped up the local distribution of CRS (Catholic Relief Services) and CCHD (Catholic Campaign for Human Development) funds. These funds came from the special collections held throughout the diocese last Fall and Spring, and a portion of those funds are designated to benefit local organizations serving the call to serve the poor and most vulnerable as well as advocating and assisting in systematic change. Catholic Charities facilitates the disbursements of these funds.
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MRS receives donation of 4,000 rolls of toilet paper
The team at MRS spent part of their Friday unloading a donation of 4,000 rolls of toilet paper. That’s right. 4,000 rolls. At an average of 900 inches per roll, 4,000 rolls of toilet paper is the equivalents of 57 miles. That’s like driving from MRS offices to Frankfort and seeing a steady stream of toilet paper all along the road. Wowsa.
Many thanks to our friends at St. Francis of Assisi for […]
Get all the answers about open enrollment here
Just a reminder that our Benefits Open Enrollment is scheduled for 11/7 – 18/2022. Attached are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
To assist you with any other questions you may have, we will be holding the following informational meetings. During these sessions, we will provide to all eligible staff information on the benefits available and any associated premiums (costs).
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Irene Yates joins Kentucky Office for Refugees team
Irene Levy Yates has joined the Kentucky Office for Refugees as the Adult Learning and Career Advancement Coordinator. Please send her a welcoming email at iyates@archlou.org.I am thrilled to join the Kentucky Office for Refugees team in this exciting new role. I am a University of Louisville Department of Anthropology graduate and an alumnus of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. I spend my […]