- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Kentucky Welcome Sponsorship Program
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of Louisville
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
MRS is always looking for parishes, mosques, synagogues, and other community groups to sponsor families arriving to Louisville. In this program, you will:
- Provide donations of furniture house hold items and set up the apartment of an incoming refugee family
- Purchase groceries for family before arrival
- Welcome the family at the airport
- Provide transportation to family members to the following week’s orientation
- Spend at least two hours a week for three months as a mentor to the family by inviting them to events or taking them to the park, library, showing the family around their neighborhood
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About Catholic Charities of Louisville
Location:
2220 W Market St., Louisville, KY 40212, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities of Louisville serves people in need, especially the poor and oppressed. Consistent with the principles of Catholic social teaching, we build bridges of hope, mercy, and justice as we accompany struggling families and individuals to greater self-sufficiency, one relationship at a time. We collaborate and advocate for necessary changes in social policy. We call the local Catholic Church and others of goodwill to engage in acts of mercy and justice. We support and resource our 110 parishes to expand this work across the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Description
Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. Our service area includes 24 counties throughout Central Kentucky.
Catholic Charities of Louisville was established in 1939 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) human service organization in 1993. It is one of over 160 Catholic Charities USA social service agencies in the United States.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2220 W Market StLouisville, KY 40212
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week for 3 months
- Transportation Agreement / Safe Environment Training