Gathering Magazine August/September 2011

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Nonprofit Spotlight Jesus Project Ministries

Nonprofit Spotlight Healthy Lifestyle Choices

GATHERING M A G A Z I N E

"Your Go-To Community Resource" Our Unique History

Lafitte: Buccaneer or Businessman?

Encouraging U - SOAR Sports & Life - Ricky Jackson

S u b s c r i p t i o n s a v a i l a b l e a t w w w. g a t h e r i n g m a g a z i n e . c o m

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Sphere of Dreams

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…to care….to educate….to dream PROGRAMS The Grief Resource Center These programs were established to meet the needs of any person in the Greater New Orleans Area, who has experienced any type of loss.

Adult Grief Group Parent Grief Group Children Grief Group Tween Grief Group Adolescent Grief Group

REMINISCENCE GROUPS Reminiscence refers to recollections of memories from the past. For people with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease encouraging the act of reminiscence can be highly beneficial to their inner self and their interpersonal skills. We are currently offering such programs to twenty of the nursing homes.

CAMP SWAN: We have been offering a bereavement camp for children ages 7-12 for the past 10 years. This is a three day, two night camp which combines art, music and play therapy to help the children find a proper outlet for their grief. These camps are all located in natural settings and often provided the only experience these children will have to work on their grief and be in the presence of so many other children with similar circumstances.

AIM: The AIM program is an advanced illness management program. This is a supportive program provided for those who are still seeking treatment for terminal illnesses and are currently under the care of a home health agency. AIM is the bridge between home health and hospice.

THE CANON HOSPICE HEALTH HOUR A weekly radio show sponsored by the Akula Foundation is now going into its 6th year on WIST 690 AM, New Orleans, 4th year on WTNI in Biloxi/Gulfport and 5th year on WJBO in Baton Rouge. The show features local physicians and community health organizations and seeks to bring updated and accurate health care information to the community.

For information on any of these programs….call 504-818-2723 or 504-881-0452.

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St. Anthony Outreach

A cheerful hallway with Second Harvest packages

Ann Harris, Executive Director

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ST . ANTHON Y YOUTH FAMI LY RESTORATION CENTER

This sweet lady is in charge of the Second Harvest Food Distribution and she doesn’t allow anyone to go hungry. She handed us each a bag full of candy on our visit.

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St. Anthony's Welcoming Reception Area

Awwwwwww!

It's

H av i n g

just too much...

before seeing the vet

a l o v e ly t i m e

" D o n ' t h at e m e b e c au s e I ' m b e au t i f u l "

Princess Doggie

Big Kitty

Smiling

Big Kitty

after seeing the vet

for the camera

Posing

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Canon Hospice Dedicated Physicians and Staff of Canon Hospice

Canon Hospice is making a difference in our community by providing quality end of life care to those seeking comfort and dignity while dealing with a life limiting illness. Canon’s community involvement is extended even further through the non-profit Akula Foundation. The Foundation sponsors Camp Swan, a children’s bereavement camp, The Canon Hospice Health Hour, on WIST 690AM (airs live 9-10 AM each Saturday morning), and the Grief Resource Center, a service provided to anyone who is experiencing any type of loss in their life. All foundation services are free and open to the public.

For information about Canon Hospice, Camp Swan and the Canon Hospice Health Hour call 504-818-2723 ext. 3012, for the Grief Resource Center call 818-2723 ext. 3003.

Greater New Orleans

Northshore

504-818-2723

985-626-3051

Baton Rouge

Mississippi Gulf Coast

225-926-1404

228-575-6251

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