Together for better
The Faith Fund
Breaking the cycle
Payday lenders outnumber McDonald’s restaurants in Louisiana 4 to 1. They charge interest rates approaching 400% APR, and nearly 9 out of 10 borrowers take out a new loan within two weeks of paying off the last one.
This becomes a debt cycle that’s impossible to escape.
The Faith Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partnership between Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, MetroMorphosis, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Firemen’s Federal Credit Union.
$9.6M+
affordable loans issued since inception
$24.6M+
saved in fees and interest
$1.7M+
loans issued in 2025 alone
Our impact in action
"The Faith Fund has been there through every challenge life has thrown at me, from housing struggles and losing my son, to finding transportation when I had no idea how to make it happen. It's been a lifeline." -Mona, member since 2021
The Faith Fund goes beyond lending to support long-term financial stability and success by pairing every loan with personalized coaching. The Faith Fund helps people get out of debt and stay out of debt.
- Apply for an affordable small-dollar loan with no predatory fees
- Get matched with a personal financial coach
- Build a budget and a realistic plan for your situation
- Access ongoing guidance as you work toward financial independence
Fair interest rates
No debt traps
Build savings
Expert support
Budgeting skills
Meet our coalition
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
A faith-driven nonprofit providing social services, emergency assistance, and community support to individuals and families across the greater Baton Rouge area regardless of religious background.
MetroMorphosis
A Baton Rouge-based community development organization dedicated to transforming underserved neighborhoods through economic empowerment, resident engagement, and grassroots revitalization.
FMOL Health
A leading Catholic health system serving the Baton Rouge region, committed to healing the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — with a special focus on those most in need.