A Letter from Our Executive Director
Dear Friend of Raphael Village,
There is a longing in all of us to belong — to be seen, valued, and welcomed exactly as we are. At Raphael Village, that longing is answered every day through the relationships, programs, and community we build together.
Each year, we pause to reflect on the previous fiscal year — to express gratitude for all that was accomplished, and for every friend and supporter who makes our mission possible. While there are many uncertainties in the world today, one thing we can always count on is the generosity of those who participate and contribute to annual fundraising events and giving campaigns. Fundraising is essential to ensuring we can continue offering excellent programs and services to the most amazing group of individuals — our Guild members and Hive clients. Whether they are engaged here at the Town Center or venturing out into the community, there is no shortage of belonging and meaningful engagement. We are fortunate to have received support from foundations such as Methodist Health Systems Foundation, Eugenie and Joseph Jones Family Foundation, and Baptist Communities Ministries along with individual donors whose generosity drives our long-term sustainability and allows us to expand our horizons with new programs — helping us realize our vision of co-creating a world where every person belongs, contributes, and lives fully.
This past June, our Board of Directors and staff, guided by Trepwise strategy consultants, took part in a one-day planning retreat focused on outlining our goals for the next three years. We paused to reconfirm our core values: Inclusion, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, and Dignity. Together, these values reflect a simple truth we hold close: every person belongs — and it is through compassion, collaboration, and dedication that we make that belonging real. A key takeaway from the retreat was that Raphael Village has the mission clarity, programming, and dedicated team needed to make meaningful progress in the years ahead — and that realizing this potential depends on building the financial, people, and governance infrastructure to sustain the organization. Four key initiatives emerged: strengthening our people and culture, growing programs with purpose, deepening our community presence and financial strength, and strengthening our governance and board capacity through a deeper understanding of Camphill principles and values.
I can’t wait to see this work put into action in the years ahead, and to see what good may come of it. We also invite you to answer that same longing in your own way — come visit the Town Center and the Dragonfly Café. Stop in for a coffee, take a tour, and see what all the buzz is about!
With gratitude,
Jacqueline Case, Executive Director
Summer 2026
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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
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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
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Ann & Tony Lopez
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Elizabeth English and David Fike
Antoinette Alonzo
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- Shenelle Boston
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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.