Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge

10/23/2025

*Please note that the list to receive rental and utility assistance is closed, and we are not able to take additional requests for assistance at this time.

CCDBR's Christmas program will be wrapped a little differently this year. Instead of collecting toys, we are accepting monetary donations to help provide rent and utilities assistance to eligible clients to keep a roof over their heads and the lights on.

Some of our neighbors have to choose between putting food on the table or paying rent for their families. With the help of the community, CCDBR is hoping to fill that gap and bring stability and dignity to families in need this Christmas season.

More info on A Season of Hope: https://www.ccdiobr.org/news/catholic-charities-of-the-diocese-of-baton-rouge-changes-christmas-program/

How to donate: CatholicCharitiesBR.org

*Please note that the list to receive rental and utility assistance is closed, and we are not able to take additional requests for assistance at this time.

10/14/2025

Thanks to these St. Joseph's Academy - Baton Rouge seniors for choosing CCDBR for their day of service! Your generosity, hard work, and joyful spirit made a real impact on the people we serve every day.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Thank you thank you thank you to the Baton Rouge Apartment Association for choosing CCDBR as the charity for the 2025 trade show charity! We had a great time and are so grateful to be chosen as the charity for this year’s event!

09/30/2025

“But I shall sing of your strength, extol your mercy at dawn. For you are my fortress, my refuge in time of trouble.” — Psalm 59:17

With your generosity, CCDBR delivered over $94,000 to Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. to support families impacted by the Texas Hill Country flooding. Thanks to CC of San Antonio team members Gladys Gonzalez, Tara Ford, and Omar Devila, CCDBR executive director Stephanie Sterling and communications coordinator Catherine Weidert were able to tour the disaster distribution site and visit the Cross Memorial for victims of the flooding.

Louisianians know disaster firsthand, and together, we stepped up for our neighbors in need. What an amazing God we serve! Thank you to every donor, parish, and supporter who made this possible. And special thanks to our donor, Riley Hagan, for providing transportation to San Antonio!

09/26/2025

On this day, 115 years ago, more than 400 men and women gathered at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, united in the belief that the collective efforts of the church to faithfully serve people in need could change the course of poverty in our nation. From 1910, as the National Conference of Catholic Charities, until today, as Catholic Charities USA, we have continued to act as "the attorney for the poor" — serving those in need, advocating for justice and calling all those of good will to do the same. Our nationwide network of hope encompasses 168 agencies across fifty states and five U.S. territories, bolstered by dedicated staff and more than 200,000 volunteers who collectively serve 15 million people each year.

09/16/2025

Looking for a fresh start? Families with children under 17 can apply for transitional housing, as long as the head of household is working. This program is a wonderful step toward creating a brighter future for you and your children. Stop by the CCDBR office at 1900 S. Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge to pick up an application today!

09/02/2025

Many thanks to Dina Dow for having us on to talk about all things Catholic Charities! Take a few minutes to watch the segment to find out what we’ve been up to and new things coming up.

NEW SHOWS
This week Dina Dow hosts Catherine Weidert, the Communications Coordinator for Catholic Charities of BR.
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/O92MwMEOY8A

Cox Channel 15, Roku, FireTV:
Sunday 12p, Monday 8p, Tuesday 630a, Wednesday 11p, Friday 830p

08/29/2025

Twenty years ago, as Hurricane Katrina bore down on the U.S. Gulf Coast with a ferocity not seen in decades, Catholic Charities agencies and the people they serve were preparing for the worst-case scenario. In the storm's catastrophic aftermath of death and destruction, and through the many long years of recovery, local Catholic Charities agencies in more than 30 states responded. Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, raised $163 million to aid those impacted, sending more than $153 million directly to agencies in the immediately impacted area. The remaining funds were distributed to agencies across the country, providing support to the storm's more than 100,000 evacuees, now refugees in their own land.

Katrina's legacy is one of tenacity in the face of terror, hope born of despair, and resilience in spite of devastation. May we never waver in our commitment to prevent an outcome as deadly and dehumanizing as the one we witnessed in the days and weeks that followed her landfall. And may we never forget Katrina's lessons.

08/23/2025

Thank you thank you thank you to Jennifer Bryan for choosing CCDBR as the recipient of the proceeds from the Swamp Slam Fishing Tournament! We are so appreciative of your believing in our mission to help the most vulnerable in our Diocese.

08/14/2025

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has been made aware of immigration legal service scams using CCUSA as well as the names of local Catholic Charities agencies to target vulnerable immigrants.

Please note that CCUSA does not provide direct services and will never request fees from clients. These scams are happening nationwide, with victims being told they’re enrolled in fake programs and must pay fees.

If you get a suspicious call, text, or message, do not send money. You should contact your local Catholic Charities agency to verify. The number for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is 225-336-8700.

07/22/2025

It was great getting together with Catholic Charities staff members from across Louisiana to discuss coordinated disaster plans. Thanks for hosting !