OSP Relief
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OSP Relief encompasses the efforts of our faith community to respond to the needs of communities in the wake of natural disasters or humanitarian crises. Since the 19th century, the people of St. Patrick’s Church (now Old St. Pat’s) have responded to the needs of the local community, especially in the wake of disasters like the Chicago Fire of 1871. We continue in that spirit, with a member-led team who respond to moments of crisis by identifying the needs of communities and working with organizations on-the-ground to provide relief.
You can donate to the OSP Relief Fund at any time, and your resources will go directly to the organizations and people in need. Below is the list of organizations we are currently partnering with to offer support in their times of crisis. |
If you would like to give to OSP Relief, we will distribute the funds to the below organizations and efforts. Please select "OSP Relief" from the drop down menu.
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Supporting refugee families from Afghanistan as they transition to life in the United States
Catholic Charities USA: Catholic Charities USA is working with local Catholic Charities organizations around the United States to help settle refugee families from Afghanistan.
Organizations and efforts currently in motion in areas hard-hit by Hurricane Ida (August 2021)
Houma - Thibodaux Catholic Schools: This fund directly supports schools in the Houma - Thibodaux diocese. A school will use these funds at their discretion. htdiocese.org/support-a-school
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux: Catholic Charities is currently working on food supply and distribution in communities and neighborhoods hit hard by the hurricane. catholiccharitiesht.org/ida
St. Vincent de Paul - Baton Rouge: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul mobilized immediately following the hurricane to distribute hot meals, provide shelter, and fill necessary prescription medicines to those affected by the storm. svdpbr.org
Cajun Navy Relief: The Cajun Navy Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower communities across the country with the knowledge of how to use technology, social media and mobile apps to take action in their own communities in the midst and aftermath of a disaster. They have been helping communities help one another - even in the midst of natural disasters themselves. If you are interested in volunteering in hard-hit areas or financially supporting those who can get to work in these areas, please go to their website. cajunrelief.org
World Central Kitchen: Jose Andres is a chef and restaurateur who started the World Central Kitchen to use the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond. The World Central Kitchen team arrived in south Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida so they could stage both in New Orleans and Lafayette so they could start cooking and providing meals immediately after the storm passed. They continue to provide meals and help bring communities hope in south Louisiana. wck.org/mission
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux: Catholic Charities is currently working on food supply and distribution in communities and neighborhoods hit hard by the hurricane. catholiccharitiesht.org/ida
St. Vincent de Paul - Baton Rouge: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul mobilized immediately following the hurricane to distribute hot meals, provide shelter, and fill necessary prescription medicines to those affected by the storm. svdpbr.org
Cajun Navy Relief: The Cajun Navy Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower communities across the country with the knowledge of how to use technology, social media and mobile apps to take action in their own communities in the midst and aftermath of a disaster. They have been helping communities help one another - even in the midst of natural disasters themselves. If you are interested in volunteering in hard-hit areas or financially supporting those who can get to work in these areas, please go to their website. cajunrelief.org
World Central Kitchen: Jose Andres is a chef and restaurateur who started the World Central Kitchen to use the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond. The World Central Kitchen team arrived in south Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida so they could stage both in New Orleans and Lafayette so they could start cooking and providing meals immediately after the storm passed. They continue to provide meals and help bring communities hope in south Louisiana. wck.org/mission