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The Harry Tompson Center is committed to providing a calm and caring environment in which to serve the needs of the poor and homeless in the downtown New Orleans area. The Center is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all those who come to us in need, not merely by responding to physical needs, but also by attending to the whole person with respect and compassion, after the example of Jesus. |
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Jesuit Volunteers Going and Coming During this past year, the Harry Tompson Center has benefited from the services of Jesuit volunteers Rachel Robins and Rob Keller. When their year ends, Rachel will be returning to Philadelphia, PA and will be pursuing a position in a homeless shelter there. Rob will stay in New Orleans to begin law school at Loyola University. We thank them for their time with us and ask God's blessings upon them....[Read More] Son Servants Volunteers We are blessed this summer to have multiple young volunteers with us everyday for all across the country. Beginning in mid-June and running through the end of July, volunteers with Son Servants are at our Center each day to help us with showers, the phone room and making hygience kits. They are outstanding young folks who are really being of assistance during a time of the year when we frequently have staff shortages....[Read More] |
Love's Divine
Love can help me know my name...[More Video] Snow balls in June What a way to beat the heat -- a nice cold snowball! That was what the guests at the Tompson Center experienced on Tuesday, June 29. Plum Street Snoball served their treat to 175 guests and staff. We are grateful to Emile and Annabelle Netzhamer whose generosity made this treat possible. We look forward to a day in July and one in August for a repeat performance!...[Read More] |