Partner Agencies
American Red Cross 985-785-0647
Emergency disaster services, both natural or manmade. Provides relief to victims of disasters, and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Responds to home fires by assisting families with temporary shelter, food, clothing, and counseling.
Domestic Violence Services. Metropolitan Center for Women and Children is the only non-profit, full-service provider to women and their children, in a five parish area in Louisiana, (Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. John, and St. James Parishes.)
Supplies medication and medical appliances for those currently fighting cancer. Also provides preventative and educational services (early detection, stress management, prevention of cancer, and services relating to tobacco and marijuana) and also allocates funds for research.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program. Provides advocacy and clinical services to children and families, community education/prevention classes, as well as other services supporting its mission to "...give voice, healing and security to children".
Horse Assisted Therapy for disabled children and adults.
With a cohort (on time with classmates) graduation rate of 59.6%, the need for helping students and families navigate the pitfalls of school, friends, family, etc. is evident. To address this issue, Kingsley House works with the entire family of children age 11-17 who are at risk of falling behind or worse, dropping out.
Mental Health Services for those potentially a danger to themselves and/or others.
Open to girls ages 5-17. Provides training and oversight to adult volunteers for the delivery of character building and skill development for success in the real world. Includes the areas of leadership, good citizenship, outdoor education, personal fitness, team building, and family involvement.
Works with boys and girls in grades 4 through 12 in all St. John schools, except one, to provide educational activities around life skills and real world activities. Utilizes adult volunteers/leaders to promote the passing of the "secrets for success" to our next generation.
Educational & Vocational Services for families and children with special needs.
Counseling Solutions- gives individuals, families and couples opportunity to address life's problems & demands with help from qualified therapists. Individual and Group counseling for children/adults.
Senior Services for independent living and home meal delivery.
Provides non-violent offenders the opportunity to improve their literacy skills and possibly obtain a GED, thus providing a possible new beginning upon release. A partnership between St. John Sheriff's Office, St. John School System and St. John United Way.
Provides Emergency Services such as assistance with food, rental and mortgage assistance, and utility payments. They can also help with prescribed medications. They also aid fire victims and national disaster victims if the need arises. Acts as a clearing house for various St. John the Baptist Parish organizations to reduce duplication in the Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas baskets and toys programs. This oversight allows maximum impact to the families and children in need.