La Paz Chattanooga - Interview with Corinne Henderson

On Mar. 18, 2021, Fr. Carter interviewed Corinne Henderson, Basilica parishioner and board member of La Paz Chattanooga, a social service organization with faith-based roots that serves and strengthens our Latino community via corporal works of mercy. 


 

READ full transcript of 03-18-21 interview with Corinne Henderson 

On Mar. 18, 2021, Fr. David Carter, Pastor and Rector of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, interviewed Corinne Henderson, Basilica parishioner and board member of La Paz Chattanooga. The full interview can be found on the Basilica’s website along with Fr. Carter’s Pastor’s Notes for April 18 and 25, 2021, accessible at stspeterandpaulbasilica.com/pastors-notes. 

Read the full transcript of the interview here.

In addition to the information Mrs. Henderson provided in the interview, here are some more facts about La Paz Chattanooga's recent contributions, provided by staff member Stacy Johnson:

Since March 2020, La Paz Chattanooga worked to support the at-risk, vulnerable, and underserved Latino community within the Southeast Tennessee region, in response to the COVID-19 crisis. 

* We distributed food and needed supplies (dry goods, fresh produce, diapers, bleach, masks and more) to 2100 families in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Foodbank as well as many other agencies, including the YMCA, the Bethlehem Center, the Hamilton Co. Office of Emergency Management, and EPB. 

* We partnered with Cempa Community Care, Clínica Médicos and Alleo Health to provide access and availability to COVID-19 testing for more than 1,800 people.

* Provided over $169,500 in direct financial assistance for approximately 335 families struggling financially because of COVID-19 and the Easter tornadoes. 

* Connected with and supported 200+ women from our Latina empowerment groups, more than 50 Latino business owners and 150 members through online workshops, mental health support groups, informational livestreams, and direct assistance and education.

* We amplified collaboration with the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, forming the Latinx Outreach Working Group for COVID-19, and are currently leading area-wide communications efforts for multiple agencies (#JuntosContraCovid). 

* Engaged up to 80,000 people through our social media educational outreach efforts and campaigns.

For more information:

• Visit La Paz Chattanooga at https://www.lapazchattanooga.org/, call (423) 624-8414 or text (423) 401-0880.
• Read about the La Paz Chattanooga HEROES award given to Sister Imelda Quechol, the Basilica’s Hispanic Ministry Coordinator
• Find out more about the Basilica’s Under One Roof campaign