A Letter from Our Executive Director
Dear Friend of Raphael Village,
As we reflect on another extraordinary year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you—our donors, staff, volunteers, partners, and community members. Your generosity, commitment, and belief in our mission made this year’s impact not only possible but remarkable.
At Raphael Village, we believe that everyone deserves a place to belong and thrive. Our guiding vision continues to shape our programs and partnerships as we serve individuals with disabilities through our principles and values that are grounded in dignity, purpose, and connection.
This year, your support helped us expand our reach and deepen our impact. We launched a new supported employment program, empowering adults with disabilities to find meaningful work and greater independence. Across our programs, we served more than 60 individuals, saw record participation in community events, and strengthened key partnerships that will shape our future.
Thanks to generous support from Methodist Health System Foundation, Baptist Community Ministries, and Impact 59, we achieved major milestones—from securing vital program funding to launching a year-long planning phase for our future life-sharing community. These investments are helping us build a more inclusive, sustainable future for the people we serve.
We also celebrated the personal milestones of our community members—like Brooks, who started his first job at a local hotel and will soon be working full time. These stories remind us that inclusion is not just a value—it’s a daily practice made possible by your support.
This year brought its share of challenges — from striving to meet ambitious fundraising goals during a competitive election cycle, to navigating staffing changes in a shifting landscape. Yet through it all, our team responded with creativity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. Every decision we made was grounded in purpose, ensuring that our work continued to move forward with integrity and impact.
In the year ahead, we’ll continue serving those who call Raphael Village home, guided by our Camphill values.
We invite you to continue walking with us, hand in hand, as we build a more inclusive, compassionate future—together.
Wishing you peace, love, and harmony,
Jacqueline Case, Executive Director
Fall 2025
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Raphael Village
517 Soraparu Street, Suite 104
New Orleans, LA 70130
Thanks to our 2024–25 Donors, Sponsors, and Supporters!
Queen Bee – $10,000 and above
- John and Stacey Olson
Liquid Gold – $5000 to $9999
- The Gray Insurance Company<
Dr. Keith and Mary Perrin
Mark Redding & Jacqueline Case
Hive Builder – $2500 to $4999
- Baptist Community Ministries
Delfeayo Marsalis
Griffin & Furman, LLC
Jeff and Jody Geary
Merritt and Eleanor Lane
Pollinator – $1000 to $2400
- Dianne Dumestre
Argent Trust Company
Drs. Eric Simon & Cathy Lazarus
John & Caroline Melton
New Orleans Central City Lions Club
Canal Barge
Carolyn Monteith & Terry Sheeley
Ida Gaughan
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Mark & Adele Thonn
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Ann & Tony Lopez
Buck Kreihs Marine Repair
Dana Jamero & Eric Smith
Gordon & Caroline Forbes
Mark Manguno
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Roy and Rita Amedee
Elizabeth English and David Fike
Antoinette Alonzo
Bates & Margo Whiteside
Gayle & Tom Benson Charitable Foundation
James and Ann Geary
Marjorie & Eugene Bilotti
Honey Comb Crusader – $500 to $999
- Shenelle Boston
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Cathy Rooks
Jan Schoonmaker
Busy Bee – $1 to $499
- Bobby and Lucille Griffin
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Lesley Grant
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Brad & Lynne Drew
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Jill Barrilleaux
Carol Michel
Sally Fletchinger
Leo Mondragon and Marie Erie
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Gary Cessna
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Ellen C Odem
Sylvia Odem
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Patrick Toulouse
Beryl Garner
Gail Ruddock
Lisa & Sam Winslow
Tina Messina
Paul & Jill Varisco
Kathryn Dombrowski
John and Erin Bernard
Jennifer Odem
Georgia Bennett
Jon and Sarah Brillhart
Dave & Margaret Rota
Heidi M Hess
Joshua Goldstein
Grantors
- Baptist Community Ministries
Impact 59
Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation
Ford Foundation
Camphill Foundation
Michael S. Milroy Paragon Fund
Denault Family Fund, Ayco Charitable Foundation
Gustaf W. McIlhenny Foundation
Pro Bono Publico
Gayle & Tom Benson Charitable Foundation
Entergy
Shell Oil HERO
New Orleans Central City Lions Club
NOH3
Event Sponsors
- Ochsner Health
James and Susan Gundlach
David & Mary Lucy Lane
David Schulingkamp
Buck Kreihs Marine Repair
Merritt & Eleanor Lane
Bates & Margo Whiteside
Degan, Blanchard & Nash
Jacqueline Case & Mark Redding
James & Sally Lapeyre
Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation
Elmer Chocolate
Investar Bank
John & Stacey Olson
LaCaze Moss & Company
Gray Insurance Company
Brent & Elizabeth Peus
Jamie Montreuil
Mary Louise Hershberger
Canal Barge
Drs. Eric Simon & Cathy Lazarus
1st Lake Properties, Inc.
Andrew and Susan Stall
Baptist Community Ministries
James & Tia Roddy
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries
Michael Zimmerman & Teresa Toulouse
Miriam A. Hollar
Paula Lee
Robert & Caroline Brickman
Robert and Patti Lapeyre
Sanford Goldstein
Clifford and Beth Favrot
Thomas and Susan Hennington
Carol Michel
Alonzo Morris and Robin McCartt Morris
Maurice & Carmen Brown
Ann & Tony Lopez
Argent Trust Company
Bienvenue Wealth LLC
Camphill Foundation
Diana Lewis
Fenner-French Foundation
Foster & Megan Nash
Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency
James Stoyanoff
Jodi Benck
Marjorie McKeithen & Scott Schlesinger
Northlake Medical Psychology & Counseling
Paul & Kristen UnKauf
Peggy Mendoza
Steve Holt
Gerald and Gina Karcher
Bates & Margo Whiteside
Tracy Preston
Michael Tonguis
Basics Plus: Communication & Learning
Drs. Juan & Ana Gershanik
Lamarque Ford
Murtuza Ali
James Ryan
New Orleans Metro Area Tennis Association
Lauren Underwood
Molly Silvia
Debbie & Norman Ward
Elizabeth Lorber
Scott Wheaton
John and Lisa Futrell
Katherine and Anthony Gelderman
Peggy Mitts & Timothy Scott
Robert & Monique McCleskey
Shannon Wooding & Shelia Jones
Ashley Bright
Bernadette Lee
Dan Oser
Dr. Russel Schmehl and Dr. Kathleen Carlin
Pam Keller
Roy and Rita Amedee
Beverly Ball
Jennifer Odem
Beryl Garner
Margaret Runyon
Sally Fletchinger
Jill Barrilleaux
Judy Kang
Thank you to all of our Give NOLA Day Supporters
“Alessandro enrolled in Raphael Academy three years ago, since then his confidence level has increased. The staff and team there truly care about him and his progress, ensuring his path to personal independence.”
—Peggy Mendoza
Raphael Village is a 501c(3) organization; EIN number 82-1693179. All donations are tax deductible.