Give for Good is this week, for goodness sake
New Covid levels in metro mean new guidelines
Jefferson County’s Covid-19 classification has improved to Medium/ “Yellow. While limitations on certain mask requirements and indoor in-person gatherings have been eased, we do believe it is important to remind you of steps you can take to keep everyone safe.
Celebrating Frederic Ozanam…but why?
Last Thursday, the church, throughout the world, remembered especially, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the Founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. (1813–1853)
“France in the 19th century was rent by the continuing reverberations of the Revolution. The Church hierarchy allied itself with the conservative cause, incurring the distrust of the working class and the disdain of those intellectuals who embraced the republican spirit of liberty. One man who tried to bridge […]
Mary Jo Burke is looking for big checkbooks
If Mary Jo Burke had her way, a few friends of hers “with big checkbooks” would underwrite the good work being done at Sister Visitor Center. The problem with that wish, Mary Jo says with a laugh, is that “I don’t know any big, influential people.”
Still, that doesn’t keep her from recruiting donors and volunteers for Sister Visitor Center, the west Louisville outreach of Catholic Charities of Louisville since 1969. Mary Jo […]
SVC gets outdoor turf, eating and break area
The Motz Group out of Cincinnati has made larger installations, like the Cincinnati Bengals’ playing field in Paycor Stadium. But they’ve not made a larger impact than when they donated time and materials to install a turf lawn behind Sister Visitor Center, where staff can now enjoy meals and break times outside. Here are pictures of the installation and of the inaugural meal!
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Mentor and mentee achieved their goals

- This week, Hank and Kashindi wrapped up their mentoring match after an amazing year-and-a-half together.
- Hank and Kashindi completed BOTH the New Horizons AND Pave the Way mentoring programs here at Catholic Charities.
- During their match, Hank cheered on Kashindi as […]
Fully stocked pantry shelves are a miracle
When Deacon Andy Heinsohn locked the doors of the Father Jack Jones Food Pantry that Thursday, he did not know what he would do when the pantry opened again the following Wednesday. Now serving as many as 100 visitors a day, the food pantry had only peanut butter and mandarin oranges in stock. He knew he would receive some food from Dare to Care on Tuesday, but it was scheduled to be a […]
Share thoughts on new workspace, wish lists
Want to have some say on things in the new Catholic Charities Center at 435 E. Broadway? Here’s your chance. Simply respond to this three-question survey! Access the survey here.