Ben R. Rechter, a Nashville businessman and philanthropist whose background included work in civil rights, education, nonprofits and the arts, died on May 7. He was 83.
Rechter was the former president and CEO of Rogers Group Investments Inc., a co-founder of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and board member of multiple entities, including as chair of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.
CFMT honored Rechter and other founders of the entity with the Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award in 2001. In 2016, he shared the initial Bridge to Equality Award along with his close friend, the late Francis Guess, for their efforts to create equal opportunity in Nashville.
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana proposes homeless shelter
Catholic Charities proposes homeless shelter By Jade Moreau | April 13, 2021 at 10:43 PM CDT - Updated April 13 at 10:43 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is seeking approval of the construction of an emergency shelter.
The property under consideration for the shelter is located at 1017 Sixth Ave in Lake Charles.
The growing need of an emergency shelter in the area sparked an initiative. Catholic Charities, along with a generous donor, are working towards building a shelter that will offer temporary housing for people in need.
After years of debate, and an influx of homelessness following natural disaster, Saint Joseph Refuge Shelter for Men will be under construction, if zoning is approved.