Women’s Giving Circle Awards Record Breaking $178K in Grants to Local Non-Profits
The spirit of generosity was on full display this week as the Mother T...
19 May, 2025
Women’s Giving Circle
The Women’s Giving Circle has kicked off our ninth year of bringing together women to learn about the needs in our community, to raise awareness and provide funds for continued support. Designed as a giving circle, this group will leverage a pooled fund to have greater impact on the organizations they select. Together our members make an impact on women, children and families, we grow together spiritually and focus on making an impact locally as a community of women. 100% of our members gifts are granted out to the nonprofits they choose, with an impact of over $850,000 over the years.
Our Mission
Through collective giving, collaboration, and shared faith, The Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle seeks to promote philanthropy that empowers women, compels action, and glorifies God.
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Interested in our Children’s Chapter of the Women’s Giving Circle?
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Interested in learning about the Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle? View our brochure to find out more!
Recent Women’s Giving Circle News
Children’s Chapter Raises $3,530 Thus Far!
The Catholic Foundation has proudly launched the Children’s Chapter ...
28 October, 2024
Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle Grants $153,000 to 6 Local Nonprofits
The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana’s Mother Teresa Women...
15 May, 2024
Membership Levels & Benefits
Compassionate Member
$50-$249
- Join our circle for Kick-Off Mass with Bishop
- Participate in Circle’s Service Project
- Join us for Grant Check presentation to non-profits
- All masses
Teresa’s Voting Member
$250
- Ability to vote on who will receive a grant
- All above benefits
Leadership Gift
$500
- Ability to Vote
- Receives Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle Lapel pin
- Invited for bus tour to visit nonprofit grantees
Bishop’s Society
$1000+
- All above benefits
- Private function with Bishop
Why have a Catholic Women’s Giving Circle?
The Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle brings together Catholic women from diverse backgrounds with one common goal: to bring about change through the power of grants that transform lives and build the body of Christ. Throughout the year, we will gather to learn about organizations and their needs, and decide together which projects to fund. There will also be opportunities to share ideas, serve with one another and, of course, plenty of time to socialize.
Who Should Join?
Women of any age who want to have a meaningful impact on our Catholic community.
Who We Support?
Members will vote annually on recipient beneficiaries serving the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and our local community. The voting process and grant announcement occurs late spring/early summer.
View our 2025 Grant Recipients
View our most recent grant recipients
View a list of all grant recipients since 2019
Upcoming Events
February 25
April 21
May 14
July 14
September 4
October 8
December 12
2026 Kick Off
Sip and Learn
Check Presentation
Annual Retreat
Nonprofit Tour
Bishop’s Society Luncheon
Tentative: Cookies and Crumpets
Please join us for our Sip and Learn!
Join us for a beautiful and meaningful evening as we gather to hear from the local nonprofits who have advanced to the next round of grant funding. Each organization will share their mission and the needs of the women, children, and families they serve here in our Bayou community. Together, we will listen, learn, and prayerfully discern how our collective generosity can make the greatest impact.
Voting Members will cast their votes to help determine which ministries will receive funding through our pooled gifts. Not sure if you’re a Voting Member? Reach out — we are happy to help!
Not a member yet — or have a friend you’ve been meaning to invite? There is still time to join! Membership is open through April 30. Help us reach our goal of 200 members and $150,000 in grants this year. The more we grow, the more we give — and the greater the impact for our local nonprofits serving women, children, and families.
Bring a friend and come be part of something faith-filled, local, and life-changing.
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: St. Hilary of Poitiers Multipurpose Building, 359 Twin Oaks Dr. Raceland, LA 70394
Location: St. Hilary of Poitiers Multipurpose Building, 359 Twin Oaks Dr. Raceland, LA 70394
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 14 to Nancy Bernard by clicking here: https://bit.ly/rsvpwgcsipandlearn
