Catholic Charities: Bingo on the

Catholic Charities: Bingo on the Bayou

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! It’s time to celebrate with Bingo on the Bayou once again. Catholic Charities of North Louisiana announces the return of “Bingo on the Bayou.” Our fundraising event will be held at East Ridge Country Club on Friday, August 5, at 6:00 p.m. Since 2016, Bingo on the Bayou has been something to look forward to. This sellout event brings together people who love to have fun while raising money for CCNLA. All the proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities programs in North Louisiana. As in the past, we will invite religious from church parishes in North Louisiana as well as local community leaders to serve as bingo callers. Bishop Malone will also be in attendance. Individual tickets will be $60 and includes dinner and two bingo cards. Table placement of over four cannot be guaranteed unless a table sponsorship is purchased. Table sponsorships are available and begin at $1500. Sponsors will be recognized in all media and advertising materials. This year’s Cowboy Theme will kick off an evening of food, fun and fellowship that we’ve not shared together in 2 years. Dress is “Cowboy Casual” for the adults-only event and wearing your jeans, plaid shirt and a bandanna are encouraged. A silent auction will also take place during the evening and a cash bar will be available. Restaurants, boutiques, and businesses interested in donating items for the silent auction are welcomed to contact our office. Your donations are needed and appreciated. We hope you can join us as we celebrate what Catholic Charities of North Louisiana continues to do by helping those in need in our communities through our many social programs. CCNLA helps people not only meet their immediate needs with emergency assistance of rent and utilities, but our clients can also receive education on everything from money management through our weekly Money $chool classes, to healthy eating, child safety and care. Parents can use credits they’ve earned for obtaining baby clothes, diapers, formula, and other items for their small children through Gabriel’s Closet. Last year we served 3,750 individuals in North Louisiana during the pandemic, and we continue to bring Christ’s message of love to the poor and vulnerable by providing quality social services to families and individuals, without discrimination. Come see our newly renovated office located at 902 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104. Please contact Kathy Schimschock at 318-865-0200, ext 109 or development@ccnla.org for more information about event tickets, table sponsorship forms or if you’d like to donate auction items. More information coming soon.

KATHY SCHIMSCHOCK is the Development Director for Catholic Charities of North Louisiana.