Giving Guide 2023-24 by Baton Rouge Business Report

2023-2024 • GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT AND INREGISTER

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Be the HOPE, the LIGHT, the BLESSING in someone’s life

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Serving The Community for 99 years! The Mission of Capital Area United Way is to improve lives by leveraging partnerships in our community to advance the common good through education, income stability, and healthy living for ALL in our 10-Parish service region.

CAUW mobilizes communities to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. We give donors the opportunity to invest in their communities by connecting their dollars to the community's greatest needs. We amplify non-profits' ability to create long-lasting change through competitive grants. We connect volunteers to opportunities to serve their community's current needs. We offer recipients of community services and initiatives the hope to reach their full potential.

700 LAUREL ST., BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 // (225) 383-2643 / CAUW.ORG

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We make a living by what we get … we make a life by what we give IT MIGHT NOT seem logical at first, but the more generous we are, the richer our lives become. It’s not social status or material possessions that bring us satisfaction in the end, but rather the gifts of time, attention and love we give to Julio Melara others in need. It turns out that making others happy increases our own happiness … it lifts us spiritually, emotionally, even physically. In other words, we are blessed if we can somehow be a blessing to others. If you are searching for a way to add meaning or purpose to your life, look no further than the pages of our annual Giving Guide. Read about the wonderful organizations that make a difference in the lives of our community. I know that their stories will touch your heart. Also, visit our website (inRegister.com/GIVE),

browse the nonprofits and click to donate or get more information. Finally—special thanks to our incredible sponsors this year—EBR Parish Library, Campus Federal Credit Union, Capital Area United Way and Shmolke Law Firm—who have helped make the Giving Guide possible. Sincerely,

JULIO MELARA Chairman & CEO, Melara Enterprises inRegister magazine is proud to serve as a sponsor for the National Philanthropy Celebration, which takes place Tuesday, Nov. 14 at noon at the Crowne Plaza. Several businesses and individuals will be honored by the GBR Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

EDITORIAL Corporate Media Editor: Lisa Tramontana ADVERTISING Vice President – Sales: Elizabeth McCollister Hebert Account Executives: Sadie Fury, Kynley Lemoine, Hillary Melara, Abigail Phillips, Caroline Smith, Kristen Voitier Digital Operations Manager: Devyn McDonald Customer Success Manager: Paul Huval CREATIVE SERVICES Creative Services Director: Amy Vandiver Art Director: Hoa Vu Senior Graphic Designers: Melinda Gonzalez Galjour, Emily Witt Graphic Designers: Ashlee Digel Design Consultant: Carlin Mumphrey MARKETING Marketing & Events Coordinator: Taylor Falgout Training & Events Coordinator: Cadon Ardoin Events: Abby Hamilton

GIVING GUIDE CONTENTS 7 Changing the World 8 A Word from Our Sponsors PROFILES 10 EBR Parish Library 12 Capital Area United Way 14 Suiting 101 16 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 18 BROC Foundation 20 Gardere Community Christian School 26 Emerge 28 Louisiana Hemophilia Foundation 30 The Hospice of Baton Rouge 32 Junior League of Baton Rouge 34 Conscious Moms 36 Fathers on a Mission 40 Alzheimers Services of the Capital Area 42 Society of St. Vincent de Paul 44 Metanoia Manor 46 American Heart Association 50 Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank 52 Youth Oasis 54 March for Moms 56 Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 58 Baton Rouge General Foundation 62 New Schools for Baton Rouge 64 Face to Face Enrichment Center 66 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Inc.

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72 Mighty Moms 74 St. Lillian Academy 76 Baton Rouge Epicurean Society 78 Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana 86 Family & Youth Service Center 88 Louisiana Association for the Deaf 90 Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, Inc. 92 The Arc Baton Rouge 94 Allstar Community Outreach 100 Girl Scouts Louisiana East 102 Knock Knock Children’s Museum 104 St. Elizabeth Foundation 106 The Sunshine Foundation, Inc. 110 The Safety Place/ Louisiana Firefighters Foundation 112 YWCA Greater Baton Rouge 114 Louisiana Parole Project 116 The Bridge Agency, Inc. 120 Nexus Louisiana 122 Baton Rouge Pride 124 Attic Trash & Treasure 128 Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Inc. 130 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Louisiana Chapter

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RECOGNITION

Changing the world The Greater Baton Rouge Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals marks its 33rd National Philanthropy Celebration by proudly recognizing the 2023 AFP Award recipients on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at noon at the Crowne Plaza. These individuals, families, and businesses have improved the quality of life for many in our community.

2023 National Philanthropy Awards OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY.............. Neighbors Federal Credit Union OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST.............................................................................................................Betty Simmons OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER .................................................... Michelle Hardy, Turner Industries OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC SERVICE ORGANIZATION .............................. Home Builders Association

of Greater Baton Rouge OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER.................................................................................Judith Roberson,

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARD...................... Tammy V. Abshire, CFRE, Baton Rouge Area Foundation

SPECIAL RECOGNITION The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Baton Rouge has been named a 2023 Ten Star GOLD Chapter, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.

The Greater Baton Rouge chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit the website at community.afpglobal. org/greaterbatonrouge, follow the group on Facebook, or contact Tammy Abshire, CFRE, at 337.501.5696 or at afpbatonrouge@gmail.com.

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS

PATRICIA HUSBAND and MARY STEIN Assistant Library Directors, East Baton Rouge Parish Library

GEORGE BELL CEO, Capital Area United Way

You Search – We Find!

Leading the Community

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library provides access and connects people to information, resources, materials, technology, and experiences to make a positive difference in their lives. Dynamic, technologically advanced facilities with innovation and maker spaces. New construction (South Branch Library) and renovations (Scotlandville Branch). Increased technological services. Expanded online Digital Library offerings. More meeting spaces. Career Center employment assistance and workforce training and skills development— even with augmented and virtual reality! Small Business Services. The Grants Center. And more online classes and databases than ever. Your nationally acclaimed Library continues to increase services for the community. The Library not only offers 14 convenient locations open 7 days a week, but also inspiring spaces for personal discovery, life-long learning, community meetings and access to free cultural and educational programs, services, and resources all year. And the best part is—it’s FREE. As we continue to expand our workforce development and emerging technology offerings, the Library also diligently strives to assist in the forward momentum of the city’s development. We will continue responding to your needs to build capacity and work toward growth and development. Check us out at ebrpl.com.

For almost 99 years, Capital Area United Way has served our community by leveraging partnerships to advance the common good through education, income mobility, and healthy living. Our work in mobilizing volunteers and resources to address the complex issues our region has faced over the years following floods, hurricanes, and most recently, the Covid pandemic, has played a vital role in our community’s recovery from such devastating events. Capital Area United Way works toward closing gaps and opening opportunities so that everyone in the community can thrive. Our North Star is the ALICE population, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained yet Employed. This group consists of working residents who are struggling to make ends meet, have little to no savings, and are one emergency away from falling into poverty. In Louisiana, 51 percent of the population is considered ALICE or living below the federal poverty line. The ALICE population includes every race, age, gender, and ethnicity and works in a variety of professions across our community. As we look forward to our centennial year in 2025 and beyond, Capital Area United Way remains committed to building upon its rich past of engaged and impactful community support. Quite simply, our focus is to continue finding ways to connect engaged volunteers to meaningful opportunities, your donated resources to community needs, and the rich legacy of our past to a brighter, more resilient future. Please join us as we remain United in Purpose for a brighter future for all.

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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS

BRANDT SCHMOLKE CEO, Schmolke Law Firm

JANE VERRET President & CEO, Campus Federal Credit Union

Building Relationships

Our Three Steps to Supporting the Community

Schmolke Law Firm is a Baton Rouge-based personal injury law firm serving all of Louisiana. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Brandt Schmolke, the firm’s owner and founder, has been practicing law for more than 18 years. And for the past 13 years, his practice has been dedicated to defending the rights of individuals and families who have been injured or lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence. Brandt has successfully represented thousands of injured clients in a wide variety of matters ranging from automobile and trucking accidents to traumatic brain injury and wrongful death cases. Through hard work and dedication, he has earned recognition as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 as well as membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. At Schmolke Law Firm, the attorney-client relationship is at the core of every case the firm handles. It is important to Brandt for his clients to know they are not just a number. And although the case matters, the client matters more. Therefore, Brandt takes the time to get to know and build relationships with everyone he represents. He prides himself on being approachable, accessible, and attentive, which provides the client with a more personal experience. Schmolke Law Firm feels incredibly blessed by all the support they have received, but most important is their opportunity to bless others. Giving back is something Schmolke Law Firm feels very strongly about, and it is important to them to give back to the community whenever possible.

At Campus Federal, we take a three-step approach to supporting our community to help make it the best it can be. 1. Campus Federal has served LSU and its communities since 1934, and we are extremely proud of our bond with the state’s flagship university, which has served the state since the 1860s. The same support we extend to LSU can be seen in our partnerships with other organizations that share our values of community service. Companies like Our Lady of the Lake, FranU, LWCC, and many more not only provide a vital service to the region, but also have a legacy of volunteerism and philanthropy just like Campus Federal. 2. We fulfill our mission of providing excellent member experiences by combining our convenient technology and competitive products with insightful advice. We want banking and managing finances to feel comfortable and never intimidating, which is why we work hand-in-hand with our members to help guide the decisions in their lives when it comes to everything from basic transactions to loans of all kinds. 3. In addition to serving our members, we believe in extending our service to the community at large and we encourage our team members to get involved. Campus Federal provides a variety of ways for our employees to volunteer and support organizations, especially nonprofits, that are working diligently to better the community. By serving our members, supporting community organizations and partnering with other companies dedicated to improving people’s lives, we are taking positive steps to making a difference.

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EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT

MARY STEIN Assistant Library Director

PATRICIA HUSBAND Assistant Library Director

EBRPL is a community service organization that provides access and connects people to information, resources, materials, technology and experiences in order to make a positive difference in their lives.

FUNDING SOURCES The Library is funded by a 10year dedicated property tax.

WHO WE ARE LIBRARIES REMAIN AN essential point of access to citizens throughout the community. Free online tools and resources in the Digital Library have proven their value, especially those geared at upskilling and complementing education at home. The Library continues to offer important services such as reference assistance, access to computers and Wi-Fi, and even circulating Hotspots. The Library has also expanded live programming to encompass in-person, online and hybrid delivery, including One Book One Community, the Summer Reading Program, the Mid City Micro-Con, and the Baton Rouge Maker Faire.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE LIBRARY PROVIDES a variety of resources for nonprofit organizations at the Grants Center. Foundation Directory Online and iWave, only available at the new River Center Branch Library, give you access to hard-to-find funders from all over the globe, plus the most effective tools to organize and manage your foundation fundraising process. Our Grants Librarian can assist you with your search, whether you are a grantseeker, grant-maker, or just curious about the grants process. We also host free programs periodically for grant seekers. Nonprofit organizations may also make use of the Library’s meeting rooms free of charge. The Library also offers a variety of free tools that can help nonprofit organizations assess and strengthen their business model, perform needs assessments, research funding opportunities, locate community partners, and provide skills training and workforce development for staff. These resources are available free 24/7 in the Digital Library. A consultation via SmallBusiness@ebrpl. com will help your group create an effective strategy, whether it’s enhancing your own skills as a grant seeker, writing a business plan, getting relevant local statistics, or finding out about potential corporate funders. All you need is your Library card!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JASON JACOB President

DONALD LUTHER, JR. Board Member

CANDACE TEMPLE Vice President

KATHY WASCOM Board Member

MARTHA STICKLE Treasurer

DELORES WATTS Board Member

NICOLE ALLMONLEARSON Board Member

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Teen volunteers who are doing community service for schools or other organizations will find many ways to help at the EBRP Library. Adult volunteers are needed to “shelf read” and look for missing books, help with the Summer Reading Program parties, and pre-sort material to be shelved.

Year Established: 1939 • 7711 Goodwood Blvd. • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225.231.3750 • ebrpl.com •

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CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY East Baton Rouge Parish Library doesn’t just enrich the community by fostering literacy and providing access to information, we promote cultural and social interactions that bring our entire community together.

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CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY MISSION STATEMENT

GEORGE BELL President & CEO

DAVE LUECKE Board Chair

To improve lives by leveraging partnerships in our community to advance the common good through education, income stability, and healthy living

FUNDING SOURCES 71% Workplace Contributions 28% Corporate, Sponsorship, Grants 1% Events and Gift In-Kind

WHO WE ARE CAPITAL AREA UNITED Way is celebrating its 99th year by mobilizing our communities to close gaps and open opportunities so all can thrive. Whether it is disasters, helping find solutions, or collaborating, CAUW is here and will continue to serve. We give donors the opportunity to invest in their communities by connecting corporate dollars to the community’s greatest needs. We amplify nonprofits’ ability to create long-lasting change through competitive grants. We connect volunteers to opportunities to serve their community’s current and greatest needs, and we offer recipients of community services and initiatives the hope to reach their full potential.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY OUR WORK PRIORITIZES the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population which is comprised of working residents who are struggling to make ends meet, have little to no savings, and are one emergency away from falling into poverty. Through our grants, and initiatives including 211/CAUW, Bank on Baton Rouge, Singlecare Prescription Discount Cards, United We Feed, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, we are providing the community with much-needed assistance.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAVE LUECKE Board Chair ExxonMobil CHARLENE MONTELARO Board Chair-Elect Community Representative JOSEPH BRITT Secretary Westlake Chemical GLENDA MINOR Treasurer Silket Advisory Services

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JACKIE MCCREARY Resource Development Chair CF Industries

CALVIN HART Resource Development Chair-Elect Nucor Steel Louisiana LLC ERIC THOMAS Communications & Marketing Chair Nexstar Broadcasting Baton Rouge GLYNNA MAYERS Communications & Marketing Chair-Elect Dow Chemical Company JAN ROSS Community Impact Chair Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation

ALDO RUSSO, M.D. Community Impact Chair-Elect Ochsner Health System MICHELLE HARDY Past Board Chair Turner Industries GEORGE BELL CAUW President & CEO

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program: Free basic tax return preparation for ALICE individuals and families. United We Feed: Leverages corporate and community partnerships to provide fresh food access to ALICE community. Jambalaya Jam: Join us to taste over 50 plus jambalaya teams while raising money for the local community.

Year Established: 1925 • 700 Laurel St. • Baton Rouge, LA 70802 • 225.383.2643 • cauw.org •

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"You give me hope. I get excited every time the phone rings, and I see your number." -Samirea “Samirea, a single mother from Ascension Parish, had reached an impasse because of a medical condition. She had not worked in over a year and had received assistance from several local community organizations to sustain her family. With continued uncertainty regarding her health and mounting household and medical expenses, Samirea had nowhere to turn. She was referred to the Louisiana 211 Referral and Care Coordination Center at CAUW for rental assistance. A care coordinator connected her to services that assisted her with rent, utilities, and medical expenses.“

Total 211 Contacts: 27,269

211 Contacts

4,267

Crisis Contacts

499

Care Coordination

Top Needs in Our Region: 1. Housing 2. Utility Assistance 3. Income Support 4. Food & Meals 5. Health Care *January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023*

CALL 211 OR 225-923-2114 * TEXT ZIPCODE TO 898-211* VISIT CAUW.ORG/211 TO SEARCH FOR RESOURCES OR CHAT VIA CRISIS LINE

SUITING 101 MISSION STATEMENT Suiting 101 mentors and trains at-risk underprivileged students on life skills with a focus on the importance of appearance and presentation. Most importantly, we suit up leaders for lifelong success.

FUNDING SOURCES DENISE BROWN Executive Director

EUGENE BROWN II Program Manager

100% Starbucks Grant

WHO WE ARE

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

SUITING 101 RECOGNIZES first impressions are made in the first 7 seconds of meeting someone, and we believe appearance is essential for success. We provide a comprehensive program that incorporates multiple workshops, seminars, and experiences to give students the tools and skills necessary to engage in an impactful, healthy, and positive life. Suiting 101 will collaborate with the community and high schools with low graduation and college transition rates to cultivate the academic, social, and leadership abilities of at-risk underprivileged juniors and seniors through education, mentorship, and enrichment.

OUR MISSION IS to instill confidence in at-risk underprivileged students through appearance and presentation and help them become strong leaders in society. Workshops will include dressing for success, financial literacy, image and presentation, and business etiquette. At the end of the program, the students will be equipped with a business suit, including necktie, dress shirt and dress shoes. Students will also attend a dinner utilizing their business etiquette skills.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHUCK TILLIS President VERGE AUSBERRY EUGENE M. BROWN II

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O’LINDSEY H. BROWN

FABIAN EDWARDS

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BEVERLY ELI

Make a financial contribution.

RONALD SCOTT

Volunteer to serve as a mentor for students.

ARTIE VARNADO MICHAEL VICTORIAN

Volunteer to help with our suit drive (for prison reform) each April.

Year Established: 2020 • 5454 Government St. • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 • 225.241.2456 • suiting101.org •

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We are a 501-C non-profit organization working with other community organizations providing career and college mentoring programs for high school students. Students must complete an enrichment program comprised of addressing college transition, leadership, career exploration, and developing a personal vision for a successful future. When the seniors graduate, they are equipped with a complete professional ensemble — suit, shirt, necktie, shoes and accessories. Suiting 101 also works with prison reform by donating gently used suits to former inmates. Suiting 101 hosts a gently used suit drive every April for this event.

OBJECTIVES · To build self-confidence and an awareness of who you are and who you can become. · Educate students on proper dressing – the differences between various dress attires. · Developing a personal vision for a successful future.

Dwayne Scott, a 1995 graduate and student mentored by Denise Brown. Pictured with his wife and son. He is a proud father as his son was Just accepted into LSU’s Nurse Anesthesia program. Tyrianna, their daughter, graduates from Southern in December in Nursing. Tyrese, their other son, is at the University of North Texas in his Junior Year. Tyrone is in Dallas working as well. He attributes it all to the life changing encounters and special people at Suiting 101.

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FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

TINA S. HOLLAND, PHD President & CEO

JUDITH V. ROBERSON Vice President for Institutional Advancement

The mission of FranU is to educate and form Franciscan servant leaders of all faiths. We honor our founders by preparing highly skilled professionals, integrated thinkers, and faith-filled citizens.

FUNDING SOURCES 82.1% Tuition & Fees 7.7% Grants 3.9% Private Donations

3.9% Other 2.4% Endowments

WHO WE ARE THE UNIVERSITY ENGAGES students in an educational experience that cultivates the spirit of scholarly inquiry, ongoing reflection, and a commitment to lifelong learning and service. The University seeks to promote a learning environment informed by the concepts of collegiality, community, democracy, social justice, and the culture of life that encourages individual and collective responsibility. Committing to and accomplishing the institutional purpose and goals requires empowering students to exceed standards, expand their vision, and come to the full measure of their humanity.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY ANNUAL APPEAL: Each year, we share stories of our students and/or alumni doing great work in our community, serving those most in need with Franciscan values and the joyfulness of spirit that embodies a Franciscan education. You can make a secure online gift at www.franu.edu/giving FETE DES FIDELES: This annual celebration honors our alumni and community members who have served our mission and made a difference in the lives of others. Enjoy a silent auction, great music, and celebrate with us!

ST. FRANCIS HALL AFTER RECEIVING financing approval in 2021, the first major building project in the history of the University was completed in early 2023 and is up and running for our 100th year of classes! St. Francis Hall represents the initial step in the development of the University’s campus master plan and will serve as the front door to a cohesive and identifiable campus.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

COURTNEY L. BAKER Courtney Baker & Associates, LLC BENJAMIN J. BOUDREAUX CEO, The NeuroMedical Center JAN R. BREEN President, St. Joseph’s Academy STEVE N. CARVILLE President, Milton J. Womack, Inc.

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VERY REV. JAMIN S. DAVID St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church

JAMES DUBOS Consultant, The DuBos Group, LLC

EDUARDO JIMENEZ Director, Business & Economic Development, Entergy Louisiana

MOST REV. MICHAEL G. DUCA Bishop, Catholic Life Center

MELISSA D. JUNEAU Retired

CRAIG A. NETTERVILLE Senior Vice President, Private Client Group Manager, First Horizon

WILLIAM M. KNOBLES Senior Vice President, EXCEL Contractors, Inc.

LAURA C. POCHE, JD Owner, Poché Estate Planning Law Firm

DANIEL GARDINER Vice Chair/Treasurer, Postlethwaite & Netterville

STANTON F. MCNEELY, III, ED.D. President, University of Holy Cross – New Orleans

MICHAEL ROLFSEN, MD Internal Medicine, Baton Rouge Clinic

DAVID E. HOCHHEISER FMOLHS

WALTER G. MONSOUR Director of Government Advisory Practice, CSRS

THOMAS B. FLYNN, MD, FACS Retired

AL C. MOREAU, III,PT, MPT President, Moreau Physical Therapy

DONNA M. SAURAGE Retired

KAREN R. WILLLIAMS, MD Retired SR. MARGARIDA MARIA VASQUES FMOL, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady TINA S. HOLLAND, PHD President & CEO, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

TODD G. SCHEXNAYDER Retired

Year Established: 1923 • 5414 Brittany Dr. • Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.526.1700 • Franu.edu •

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ervice is a common core value of both Campus Federal Credit Union and FranU. Our staff members and students live the core values and promises each and every day to better our community. We make a great team, and that’s why Campus Federal proudly supports FranU as their official credit union. Campus Federal can be seen on FranU’s campus during Welcome Week, Catholic Higher Education Week, Franciscan Week, Centennial events, financial education classes and much more.

Support our fellow Frans by enrolling as a student or giving today at franu.edu/giving/ways-to-give.

If you live, work or worship in East Baton Rouge Parish, join Campus Federal as a member! Visit CampusFederal.org today.

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BROC FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the BROC Athletic Training Outreach Program is to support local schools and athletic programs.

FUNDING SOURCES DEANNA MELANCON Director of Sports Medicine Engagement

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BROC Foundation is funded by BROC Physicians, Our Lady of the Lake Health, Peak Physical Therapy, Lane Regional Medical Center, Moreau Physical Therapy, Bourgeois Physical Therapy, Cypress Physical Therapy, and Central Physical Therapy.

WHO WE ARE

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

THIS PROGRAM IS committed to becoming the leader in athletic training outreach services and sports medicine coverage across the south Louisiana area, with the overall goal of ensuring the safety of children participating in youth sports. In 2022, the Foundation maintained connectivity with students by providing daily orthopedic assessments and rehabilitation on their campuses, covering approximately 13,000 student athletes. In addition, we have added full-time care and coverage at both Southern University and Baton Rouge Community College.

BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE on-site care, and high-quality education to our community, we will elevate the medical care received and ensure the safety of our active population. Our Foundation actively supports youth athletic programs in East Baton Rouge, Ascension, St. James and Livingston Parishes. Through the contributions of our community partners, the Foundation can provide these services at reduced or no charge to the participating schools and youth organizations. Last year alone, we provided over $10,000 in free MRIs and physician appointments specifically to the underinsured population. At our annual Game Day Prep Physicals Day, we provide over 700 local athletes with free physicals at BROC, conducted by orthopedic and family medicine physicians.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Attend BROC, Rock and Wine, a special fundraiser for the Foundation. Participate in Kendra Scott Give Back Night

Year Established: 2013 • 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 1000 • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225.408.7985 • Brortho.com/foundation

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FRIDAY NIGHT

FOOTBALL CLINICS SEPT. 1ST - NOV. 3RD OPEN 9 PM - 11 PM ONLY AT 8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD. BATON ROUGE 70810

PROUD SUPPORTER OF LOCAL FOOTBALL PROGRAMS FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS

MONDAY - FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

5 PM - 10 PM

10 AM - 8 PM

12 PM - 6 PM

ONLY AT 8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD. SUITE 1000

BATON ROUGE 70810

GARDERE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

LAUREN DARDEN Principal & Executive Administrator

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

To provide a Christian foundation in the educational and spiritual life of children in the Gardere neighborhood, encouraging them to grow into and become the person God created them to be.

42% 9% Student Scholarship Grants 21% 8.5% Individual, Faith- Nutrition Meal Program Based, & Corporate 3.5% Contributions Tuition & Fees 15% 1% Capital Funding Special Programs

WHO WE ARE GCCS POSITIVELY INTERACTS with the community to bring about lasting change to our students and families through all of our programs. Our major fundraising events are 225Gives, Annual End of Year Appeal for Scholarship, and Share Your Heart. Serve Day is a day to clean and prep the school for the upcoming year, and we hold ongoing enrichment programs. The need for financial support for our art, music, drama, and sports programs is ongoing. We currently have 25 mentors supporting last year’s 1st-grade students. We look forward to growing this program.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY GCCS POSITIVELY INTERACTS with the family and community to bring about lasting change by … • Emphasizing family participation and offering family support throughout all our programs. • Meeting the students’ needs from where they function in their families and community. • Promoting student participation in their community through service to others. • Encouraging students’ active involvement in outside organizations to further advance their education and welfare (Christian Youth Theater, Camp Ozark, Girls on the Run, etc.) • Forming a partnership with parents and families through home visits, special family days, workshops and hands-on training.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RYAN FORSTHOFF President CEO, Shadowbrook Holdings JOSEPH E. JUBAN Vice President Attorney of Counsel, Long Law Firm MARTIN BROADNAX Treasurer President, Baker Gulf Coast Industrial

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JOHN BOUDREAUX Member at Large Field Staff, CRU ROSS HENRY Member at Large President, Henry Insurance Service LOUIS QUINN Member at Large Partner Attorney, Fishman Haygood

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Year Established: 2011 • 8538 GSRI Ave. • Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225.378.5082 • gardereschool.com •

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Supporting the life-saving efforts of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through fundraising, advocacy, and special events in order to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.

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Deliver adventures & smiles to St. Jude patients Promote hope to families experiencing childhood catastrophic diseases Provide unique therapy of a carefree day outdoors

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Nearly 10% of patients at St. Jude are from Louisiana It costs St. Jude $1 billion to operate for one year Childhood cancer doesn't stop and neither do we

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EMERGE MISSION STATEMENT

DEANA WHITTLE CEO

STEVE CANGELOSI Board Chair

Emerge empowers children with autism and individuals with communication challenges to achieve independence through an interdisciplinary therapy program within an innovative educational model.

FUNDING SOURCES 31% Events 30% Individual Contributions 25% Grants

11% Capital Area United Way 3% In-Kind Donations

WHO WE ARE EMERGE is the Gulf South’s largest nonprofit therapy provider for children with autism and individuals with communication challenges and is the first and only charter school in Louisiana for students with autism. The agency provides audiology, behavioral health, occupational and speech therapy, special education, and Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy that focuses on positive changes in behavior. Since its founding in 1960, Emerge has been dedicated to serving all children and families in need.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS walk through the doors of Emerge every day, and the agency’s staff works tirelessly to help them overcome challenges to reach their greatest potential. Emerge’s highly-trained therapists and educators are devoted to ensuring each child reaches new developmental and communication milestones. Simply put, Emerge helps families imagine brighter futures for their children—independent, successful and happy futures.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STEVE CANGELOSI Chair, Hancock Whitney Bank PAUL SALTAFORMAGGIO Vice Chair, Hibernia Wealth Management CHARLOTTE HOLLMAN, MD Secretary, Baton Rouge Clinic LLOYD JOHNSON Treasurer, Faulk & Winkler

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MIKE DEPAUL Immediate Past Chair, Investar Bank

CHARLES BLAIZE Chair, The Emerge School, Mayhall, Fondren & Blaize LINDA BROWN Executive Director, The Emerge School SHELTON JONES Executive Director, The Emerge Foundation BEAU WOLFE Chair, The Emerge Foundation, MAPP DEANNA WHITTLE CEO, The Emerge Center

HOW YOU CAN HELP Support Emerge’s events, including our annual Gala, Project Puzzle raffle campaign, and Volunteer Activist luncheon. Join Friends of Emerge with a recurring monthly gift or make a one-time donation. Volunteer for extracurricular activities and special events.

Year Established: 1960 • 7784 Innovation Park Dr • Baton Rouge, LA 70820 • 225.343.4232 • emergela.org •

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“When our son, Samuel, enrolled at Emerge, it was like hitting the lottery! But it meant so much more than any monetary jackpot. There is no comparison between winning $100 million and the truly invaluable therapy provided by Emerge. The care Samuel receives at Emerge is priceless.” -Nathan and Jennifer, Samuel’s parents

Emerge’s early intervention services and innovative educational model offer transformative hope for hundreds of families in Louisiana. We have empowered children with autism and individuals with communication challenges since 1960. emergela.org

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LOUISIANA HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT

ASHLEY CASTELLO Executive Director

DANIELLE ROWLEY Program Director

FUNDING SOURCES

To improve the quality of life and assist persons affected by bleeding disorders by providing education, advocacy, support services, and promoting research.

50% Program Revenue 43% Grants 4% Donations 3% Fundraising

WHO WE ARE THE LOUISIANA HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION PROVIDES services and support to the bleeding disorders community of Louisiana, including educational programming, financial assistance, scholarships, and summer camp. We advocate on behalf of our community for access to care on the federal and local levels. We are proud to foster a thriving community of families affected by bleeding disorders, to give them a sense of safety, belonging, and understanding.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE LOUISIANA HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION PROVIDES crucial support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Through their programs and services, they offer access to medical resources, financial assistance, and emotional guidance, easing the burden on those living with these conditions. The foundation also works tirelessly to raise awareness and promote advancements in treatment, ultimately improving the quality of life and empowering those affected to lead fulfilling and healthier lives. By uniting the bleeding disorders community, LHF creates a resilient and compassionate network of support.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAVID REYNAUD President SUBODH PETHE Vice President GWYNN SHAMLIN

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BENJAMIN HICKS JR. JENNIFER BORILLO CLAUDETTE VICKS

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteer to sell or deliver poinsettias in our annual poinsettia sale fundraiser. Serve on the board of directors. Donate to our organization.

Year Established: 1976 • 3084 Westford Dr., Suite A • Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225.291.1675 • lahemo.org •

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The mission of Louisiana Hemophilia Foundation is to improve the quality of life and assist persons affected by inherited bleeding disorders by providing education, advocacy, support services, and by promoting research. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the bleeding disorders community since 1976. Louisiana Hemophilia Foundation provides networking opportunities, access to care, summer camp for children and teens, educational programs, scholarships, financial assistance, and MedicAlert Services.

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The mission of Louisiana Hemophilia Foundation is to improve the quality of life and assist persons affected by inherited bleeding disorders by providing education, advocacy, support services, and by promoting research. Louisiana Hemophilia Foundation provides networking opportunities, access to care, summer camp for children and teens, educational programs, scholarships, financial assistance, and MedicAlert Services for people with bleeding disorders.

3084 Westfork Drive, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225.291.1675 lahemo.org

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THE HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE MISSION STATEMENT

CATHERINE SCHENDEL CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

85.77% Medicare 5.32% Medicaid 5.17% Commercial Insurance 3.74% Donations

Our mission is to ensure that our community has access to excellent, compassionate end-of-life care and grief support.

WHO WE ARE

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

THE HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE has been meeting the end-of-life care needs of the Greater Baton Rouge area since 1984. Each of our care team members is specifically chosen for your loved one’s needs. As the only nonprofit hospice in the area, we provide care to anyone regardless of financial resources. In addition to hospice and palliative care services, we offer grief support for those in the community who can benefit from these services.

THE HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE holds several important events throughout the year, including: Camp Conquer, a camp that teaches children how to identify, express, and conquer grief; The Spritz, a spring night of glitz, glamour, and giving, benefitting The Retreat at Quarters Lake, an all-inclusive and innovative grief support center and healing campus that is currently under construction; and Trees of Light, an annual fundraiser that supports the Patient Care Fund through memorial donations.

GARY MCCONNELL President President, McConnel Brick & Block

FR. RALPH HOWE JR.

ANDREW BLANCHFIELD Vice President Managing Partner, Keogh Cox

ROBERT BENTON

MATTHEW VALLIERE Secretary/Treasurer CEO, CareSouth Medical & Dental

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FUNDING SOURCES

CHRIS MCCANLESS, MD ROSE MARIE FIFE STEPHEN MUMFORD SUSAN HOLLIDAY THERESA THAO KUMSE KAREN GOODRIDGE

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate in support of The Retreat at Quarters Lake. Donate in support of the Patient Care Fund and community outreach programs. Become a volunteer for Patient Companionship, Pet Peace of Mind, We Honor Veterans® or Camp Conquer. Learn more about planned giving or naming opportunities at hospicebr.org/giving

Year Established: 1984 • 3600 Florida Blvd. • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225.767.4675 • hospicebr.org •

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Construction has commenced on The Retreat at Quarters

The Retreat at Quarters Lake will serve as the permanent

Lake, an all-inclusive and innovative grief support center,

home for Camp Conquer, The Hospice of Baton Rouge’s

by The Hospice of Baton Rouge. The Retreat at Quarters

ever-growing children’s grief and loss camp. Alternative

Lake’s expansive greenspace and tranquil environment will

therapies offered at The Retreat at Quarters Lake will

serve as a safe and calming space for the children, teens

include; art, music, culinary, pet, yoga, and meditation

and adults of Greater Baton Rouge to receive a variety of

therapies, book clubs, family movie nights, and children

innovative and inspiring activity based therapies, many

and teen grief support day camps. The Retreat at Quarters

support groups and one-on-one counseling opportunities

Lake will also serve as an educational hub for community

to help them normalize the feelings that come with grief.

members and healthcare partners.

FUNDRAISING STATUS FUNDED TO DATE $3,000,000

REMAINING GOAL $3,000,000

FOR MORE INFORMATION or to make a pledge to The Retreat at Quarters Lake by The Hospice of Baton Rouge, visit us at Hospicebr.org/giving/donate or Contact Us at 225.767.4673 or via email at donations@hospicebr.org

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BATON ROUGE

JESSICA GUINN JOHNSON President

EMILY LEBEAU President-Elect

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

The Junior League of Baton Rouge is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

62% Fundraisers/Special Events 28% Membership Dues/Fees 10% Donations/Contributions

WHO WE ARE JLBR IS A nonprofit organization of more than 1,500 women with a history of service in the areas of education, health, arts, and cultural enrichment. Our annual fundraisers include Hollydays, an ever-popular shopping market celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023, and Touch A Truck, an interactive event that allows children to explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment, and machinery. Our annual Women’s Leadership Conference is an opportunity for personal and professional development with noteworthy keynote speakers. JLBR also publishes River Road Recipes, the number one bestselling community cookbook series in the country with nearly 2 million copies in print.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY JLBR COMMUNITY IMPACT Projects focus on carrying out our mission of community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Through programs such as the Diaper Bank, JLBR Family Resource Center and Patient Activity Days (in partnership with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital), and Painted Playground, we are able to touch the lives of others in our community with resources and hands-on support. Our Ready Hands project provides thousands of hours of service to community partners with various projects in the Baton Rouge area. Our Community Assistance Fund assists nonprofit agencies with specific, short-term monetary needs awarded through microgrants.

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JESSICA GUINN JOHNSON President

ERIN FULBRIGHT COLEMAN Recording Secretary

EMILY LEBEAU President-Elect

KENDRA HENDRICKS Long Range Planning

KRISTIAN BEATTY Chief Financial Officer

NESHANA BILBREW Policy Governance

GRACE WEBER Chief of Staff

NIKKI GODFREY Special Projects Director

MICHELLE WEST Chief Technology Officer

CAROLINE TOMENY MONTEVERDE Nominating Chair

PAIGE CARTER Director-at-Large MELISSA GAINES Director-at-Large ROSE HUDSON Board of Directors Sustaining Advisor

HOW YOU CAN HELP Membership volunteer opportunities include direct service through our community projects. Support our fundraising events, which helps us extend our impact in the community. Make a tax-deductible donation to help advance the Junior League of Baton Rouge’s mission.

Year Established: 1932 • 9523 Fenway Ave. • Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.924.0298 • juniorleaguebr.org •

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92 years

Who We Are

Founded in 1932, the Junior League of Baton Rouge is an organization of nearly 1,600 women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Our organization is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., (AJLI) which was founded in 1901 and whose membership now exceeds 171,000 women in four countries. Junior League of Baton Rouge is one of the 15 largest leagues of the 294 organizations that belong to the AJLI. The Junior League of Baton Rouge welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.

Our Work in the Community The Community Assistance Fund has provided more than $1 million in micro-grants to enhance the quality of life in Baton Rouge through health, education, and cultural development. The JLBR Diaper Bank provides hundreds of thousands of diapers to partner agencies impacting thousands of families in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. JLBR Family Resource Center provides families at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital with health-related information, resources, and support during the hospitalization of their loved-ones. Painted Playground works with elementary schools to design, schedule, and paint playgrounds with limited or no playground equipment. Patient Activity Days assist in facilitating play activities for patients and families during their stays at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Ready Hands provides thousands of hours of community service by trained volunteers to nonprofits across the Greater Baton Rouge area. StoryTime in the Garden promotes the importance of early childhood literacy to more than 5,000 children and families through storytelling, crafts, and activities.

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CONSCIOUS MOMS MISSION STATEMENT

ARTIE VARNADO President

ALLISON KIMBROUGH Marketing Director

Cultivating a compassionate and supportive community, and fostering kindness and awareness for maternal mental health.

FUNDING SOURCES 36% BCBS of LA 18% Aetna 18% Mayor’s Office 12% Starbucks

9% Brown & Brown Clothiers 3.5% Louisiana Ladies Podcast 3.5% Siha

WHO WE ARE CONSCIOUS MOMS WAS founded by a mother of 3 who recognized the changes that moms experience physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally after having a child … and who has witnessed the changes in thoughts and views toward motherhood by society. In an effort to change the narrative and restore the beauty of motherhood, we believe in taking action with urgency to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing moms today. We are most proud of knowing that our work not only enriches the life of a mother, but her family and community as well.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS MOMS IS in the business of changing and shaping the lives of moms and all they touch. The work we do is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of the biggest challenges moms face. Funds raised will go toward supplementing and/or covering maternal mental health therapy, trauma specialists, pelvic floor therapy for birthing persons, and as our funding increases, expand it to cover 24/7 crisis centers for moms, carsharing for moms, and a peer support program for moms with shared experiences and beyond to encompass all factors that affect maternal mental health.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARTIE VARNADO

SHAMIRA CUMMINGS

TJ HEWETT

KIARA WHITFIELD

JENSINE SPEED

ALLISON KIMBROUGH

LOUISE MYERS

VICTORIA YOUNG

COURTNEY ANDERSON

JORDAN JONES

SARA POLLOCK DICKSON

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Miles2Moms: 2-mile run/walk event to bring awareness and raise funds for maternal mental health. Meals2Moms: Prep and freeze-ahead meals for moms in need and distribution of crockpots partnering with Empower225, Walmart and Home Depot. Moms2Models Gala: Fundraising gala and opportunity to connect with the community and bring awareness to maternal mental health.

Year Established: 2022 • Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.916.7909 • consciousmomsla.org •

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Life can be hard, but getting the help you need shouldn’t be You are not alone An estimated 26% of Americans, ages 18 and older (about 1 in 4 adults), suffer from a diagnosable mental condition in a given year.

Did you know? Over 30,000 Louisianans have chosen the natural wellness option for their debilitating pain, PTSD, anxiety, insomnia and other conditions.

Pain, Depression or Anxiety? Many people suffer with severe chronic pain. Chronic pain can be debilitating and can lead to feelings of hopelessness, social isolation, and increased stress. These factors can contribute to or exacerbate depression and anxiety. It is important to remember that there are resources out there to help you.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALTH CENTER IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH. WE BELIEVE THAT MENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS PHYSICAL HEALTH. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, PLEASE REACH OUT TO A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR SUPPORT.

225-888-4041 | tranformativehealthcenter.com

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FATHERS ON A MISSION

LEVAR ROBINSON Founder & Executive Director

SONNY DIOLULU Operations Manager

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

To enhance Fathers and Father Figures, which will ultimately strengthen families.

75% Contracts 15% Grants 10% Philanthropy

WHO WE ARE FATHERS ON A MISSION (F.O.A.M). is committed to supporting Fathers and Father figures in an impactful way that promotes a dynamic shift in how the family unit connects, regardless of the hurdles they may face. We achieve this by providing education, strong relationships, holistic health, and socioeconomic improvement opportunities. Our vision for the future is a world where all fathers serve as active, positive role models for their children, families, and communities. Consider supporting our mission by heading to our website (foamla.org) and making a donation.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF RACE, background, or socioeconomic status, we bring out the best in fathers by transforming lives through social and emotional learning opportunities. With a track record of working with over 300 Fathers and Father figures, we know our impact is changing lives. Consider volunteering with F.O.A.M. by participating in one of our events as a sponsor/vendor, engaging with our father and children bonding events, or working the registration at our fatherhood classes or meetings.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONIQUE BATISTE American Legion Auxiliary HAGGAI DAVIS General Informatics ANTEJA BLACK EFCU Financial Credit Union

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COREY LEFTWICH BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana

ERIC LEWIS The Ephod Company/Baton Rouge STEM

BRIANNA JEANSONNE Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

BRANDON SMITH BREC

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteer Donate/Sponsor Spread the word

Year Established: 2017 • 1120 Government St • Baton Rouge, LA 70802 • 225.239.7833 • foamla.org •

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Strengthen relationships between Fathers/Father Figures and their child Empowering men with fatherly responsibilities to lead fulfilling lives Breaking the cycle Fathers On A Mission (F.O.A.M) is a fatherhood support organization founded in 2017. We connect Fathers/Father Figures with resources to support their journey through fatherhood, host weekly fatherhood classes and monthly fatherhood meetings, create bonding opportunities for Fathers and children, and provide social and emotional learning opportunities. F.O.A.M is one of the few non-profit organizations dedicated to empowering men to become better father figures within their community. We are committed to empowering men in a unique and community-driven way.

CORE VALUES Be accountable, commit to the process Don’t give up, ask for help Personal growth will bring discomfort Focus on managing what you can control Be open minded and willing to learn new methods Don’t be scared to fall, be brave enough to get back up

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From Prison to Licensed Plumber and Family Man

Chris found HOPE in The Way to Work program at HOPE Ministries. His career coach helped him become an apprentice and, eventually, a licensed plumber with Bernhard in Baton Rouge. Six years later, Chris, his wife, and children have a bright future, filled with HOPE! You can help others like Chris when you #GiveHOPE!

Programs For Immediate Needs

HOPE meets the immediate needs of Baton Rouge area families with its beautiful Client Choice Food Pantry.

For Individuals

HOPE’s workforce development program, The Way to Work, helps those who struggle with employment learn the essential skills to find success in the workplace and develop a sustainable career.

For companies

The Way to Work also works with companies to tackle employee retention and provides coaching for their low-to-moderate income employees to grow and achieve in their careers and their lives.

Board of Directors Janet Simmons President & CEO

Christine Keenan CHAIRMAN Partner The Kullman Firm

Samuel James VICE-CHAIR Senior VP of Enterprise Risk Management Bank of Zachary

Michelle Carrier PAST-CHAIR Retired CFO, Acura Infinity of BR Retired, Capital One

Shannon Kirkpatrick SECRETARY Tax Managing Director KPMG, LLP

David Beach President & CEO Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation

Brian Skelton Senior VP Commercial Banking Hancock Whitney Bank

Rob Fairly

Omer Davis Retired President Whitney Bank

Charles Spencer Senior Partner Phelps

Jay Grymes Chief Meteorologist WAFB-TV

Rev. Karli Pidgeon EX-OFFICIO Baton Rouge District Superintendent The Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

TREASURER Retired President & CEO United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana Warren Birkett AT-LARGE Retired WYBIIRK & Associates, Inc.

www.hopebr.org

4643 Winbourne Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Mary Elizabeth Hart IT Project Manager EisnerAmper

225.355.0702

Prevent Homelessness | Promote Self-Sufficiency and Dignity

HOPE’s Client Choice Food Pantry hosted its second Iron Chef Competition to bring awareness to food insecurity in North BR.

Many of our neighbors struggle to maintain sustainable employment. HOPE’s programs help them achieve long-term success.

The Way to Work partnered with WAFB, local companies, celebrities, and leaders to honor the Essential Workers of our community.

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ALZHEIMER’S SERVICES OF THE CAPITAL AREA

BARBARA AUTEN Executive Director

ARTHUR SCANLAN III Board President

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

The mission of Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area is to teach, care for, and connect with those in our community affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other memoryrelated impairments.

63% 7% Contributions Investment Return 7% 6% Respite Center Grants Fees 7% 10% Contributed Other Goods & Services Income

WHO WE ARE SINCE 1983, we have been providing programs and services for those affected by Alzheimer’s or a related memory impairment, including caregiver consults, educational events, support groups, and social events. We strive to always provide the most up-to-date disease and resource information available for caring for someone with dementia. Our staff is passionate about increasing awareness of the disease and providing meaningful assistance as early in the disease process as possible to all affected by dementia in the Greater Baton Rouge area.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, support groups, and social events, we provide an experienced hand to hold and guidance to navigate the Alzheimer’s journey. We also provide respite relief for caregivers through Charlie’s Place Activity and Respite Centers in Baton Rouge and Gonzales and the Respite Reimbursement Program, providing funds for in-home respite. Giving caregivers a much-needed break allows them to recharge and continue caregiving at their best, reducing stress and improving quality of life.

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ARTHUR SCANLAN III President Community Volunteer ROBERT LEVY Vice President Community Volunteer JEFF LATINO Treasurer Hannis T. Bourgeois CATHERINE MOORE Secretary Brazeale, Sachse & Wilson RICKY BOURGEOIS Malco

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KEVIN BRIAN SAIA Electric, Inc.

ROGER CADOR Community Volunteer MEGAN D’AUBIN Faulk & Winkler JOHN KOVICH Community Volunteer MATHEW LABORDE Elifin Realty SUSAN LIPSEY Community Volunteer PAM MASCARI Kean Miller, LLP FRANK D. MCARTHUR II Community Volunteer

DR. JOHN MCCLELLAND Louisiana Cardiology Associates (retired) JENEE OLIVIER Sigma Engineers & Constructors CHASE RAINEY Performance Contractors, Inc. MICHELLE STEVENS Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana CHARLES VALLUZZO McDonald’s Valluzzo Family Restaurants (retired)

HOW YOU CAN HELP Participate in A Walk to Remember, Alzheimer’s Services’ largest event. Support Memories in the Making Luncheon, a sustainable giving event. Volunteer for our programs, events and administrative duties. Volunteer for Charlie’s Place Activity and Respite Centers (musicians, artists, pet therapy organizations, master gardeners, and other entertainment).

Year Established: 1983 • 3772 North Blvd. • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225.334.7494 • Alzbr.org •

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RESPITE

AWARENESS

Ask

us!

The LOCAL resource since 1983.

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH.

Visit ALZBR.ORG or call 225-334-7494 CORPORATE PARTNERS

for more information regarding Alzheimer’s and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month events.

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Alzheimer’s Services is holding events throughout the month to raise awareness and provide information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MISSION STATEMENT

REGINALD R. BROWN SR. Board Chair

MICHAEL J. ACALDO President & CEO

A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.

FUNDING SOURCES 61% Private Donations 20% Grants 2% United Way

3% Other Sources 14% Thrift Store

WHO WE ARE SINCE 1865, WE have achieved our mission through personto-person contact, mass feeding, sheltering, prescription medicine services, and other programs. Our top programs include: the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room (over 255,000 meals annually); the Bishop Ott Shelter Program (over 26,000 nights of shelter annually for men, women, children and families); and our Community Pharmacy (providing $700,000 each year in prescription medicine). Last year, our volunteers made home visits to the needy and distributed more than $1,000,000 in assistance with rent, utilities and other needs. We invite you to support us by making a gift at svdpbr.org.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE STRUGGLING ECONOMY continues to seem like a bad dream, but it’s all too real and impacts every one of us. For those experiencing poverty and homelessness, their worst fears have been realized. We are working hard to keep hope alive for the most vulnerable of our community. As a recognized community leader in homeless housing and food services, we serve hot meals every day, provide shelter to homeless men, women, children and families, and fill life-sustaining prescriptions. Join us in giving a hand-up of hope to those in need!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGINALD BROWN Board Chair MICHAEL J. ACALDO President & CEO

DR. PAM BEADLE KIM BOUDREAUX

ANDY ADLER Vice-Chair

TONY GUAGLIARDO

SONNY CHASTAIN Board Secretary

SEAN MATASSA

EULIS SIMIEN Treasurer

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GUY BARONE

DON ALLISON

KIM BUECHE-HARDMAN MIKE NOLA CHIP SONGY SONJYA THOMAS

HOW YOU CAN HELP Join the 1,500 individuals who volunteer monthly at St. Vincent de Paul. Together we can provide hope to those who need it most. Consider a donation. Just $1 will provide a hot meal; $10 will provide a night of shelter for a homeless family; and $28 will fill a life-sustaining prescription. Donate cars, clothing, food, furniture and gold. Learn about more giving opportunities at svdpbr.org.

Year Established: 1865 • P.O. Box 127 • Baton Rouge, LA 70821 • 225.383.7837 • svdpbr.org •

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compassion & hope!

NOT GIVING A HAND-OUT, BUT GIVING A HAND-UP OF

FOR 158 YEARS, we have been providing compassion and hope to those most in need by serving meals, providing shelter, making home visits, filling prescriptions and the list could go on and on. During these difficult economic times, we are working diligently to prevent homelessness and to shelter individuals and families in a situation of homelessness. Many people are experiencing homelessness because they have lost a job, become disabled, or have no family or friends to turn to, but some are homeless because of mental illness or

problems with addiction. What they all need is a safe place to stay, people who care, and a chance to get back on their feet.

That’s the purpose of the St. Vincent de Paul “Hope Card” to tell those who are in need about the services we provide. Feel free to cut out our Hope Card to the left or visit www.svdpbr.org/hope-card to print and keep in your pocket or car. Rather than providing cash, our Hope Card can provide linkages to services to help someone in need with a hand-up to meals, shelter, medicine and other vital services.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL WANTS TO HELP YOU! St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room:

Serving hot meals daily from 11:30 am - 1 pm 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place

Bishop Ott Sweet Dreams Shelter:

Homeless services, including night shelter 1623 Convention (men, women, children & families)

SVDP Pharmacy & BRAVO Dental Services: Providing prescription assistance and dental services for those in need. 1647 Convention St | (225) 383-7450

Call us at (225) 383-7837 for more information. All services are free.

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METANOIA MANOR MISSION STATEMENT

LILLIAN DEROUEN Chair

FR. JEFF BAYHI Founder

To deliver a model program of recovery and rehabilitation for female youth victims of human trafficking.

FUNDING SOURCES 47% State Contracts 26% Fundraising Efforts 20% Grant & Foundation Awards 7% Individual & Corporate Donations

WHO WE ARE METANOIA’S PROGRAM IS open to female youth victims of human trafficking … 78 of the 86 girls served are Louisiana residents. Since October 2019, Metanoia is the only adolescent residential facility in Louisiana with 100% of services dedicated to the trafficking victim demographic. Staff applies a proactive approach to identify potential demands a child experiencing poly-victimization may present. Continued education and community relationships with nonprofits, law enforcement, social services and court systems help us develop and adapt to evolving trends. Residents are assured that all resources are exhausted on their behalf to ensure healing and a successful transition into society. Your support allows us to implement comprehensive plans of care for young victims. Program residents receive housing, meals, medical treatment, trauma therapies, psychiatric evaluations, medicine management, dental and vision treatments, cognitive testing, life skills instruction, spiritual guidance, academic assessments and education.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY METANOIA STRIVES TO instill the knowledge of self-worth and dignity for all residents. While the services provided help outline the program goals and objectives, it is the individual mindset that will be changed by the nurturing environment and support each resident receives. We trust that the seeds planted at Metanoia will flourish throughout the development and life of those we serve. No matter the length of participation, each resident is shown that there is an opportunity for change and that resources and support is available at all stages and ages of life.

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LILLIAN DEROUEN

GERALD BOUDREAUX

CHRIS VALLUZZO

KATHLEEN RICHEY

CHRISTY REEVES

LAURIE SCHLEGEL

FABIAN BLACHE

MARK LUSCO

FR. JEFFERY BAYHI

MICHAEL RANATZA

GEORGE BAYHI

HOW YOU CAN HELP Make a monetary, in-kind service or supply donation. Volunteer for extracurricular activities or administrative supports. Pray for the success of our mission.

Year Established: 2018 • P.O. Box 178 • Zachary, LA 70791 • 225.654.1005 • metanoia-inc.org •

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In the midst of trauma and turmoil, a safe and loving home holds immeasurable significance for victims of human trafficking. It signifies a sanctuary where they can find solace, security, and a sense of belonging, often for the first time in their lives. Within the walls of Metanoia Manor, these young survivors can embark on a journey towards recovery, finding their self-worth, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

Metanoia is extremely grateful for the support we receive and recognize that the generosity shown allows us to better serve our young residents and regain their trust in humanity. Scan to learn more about how to show your support to victims of human trafficking.

METANOIA MANOR’S IMPACT IN 2022

359

676

6,667

122

Group mental health sessions

Individual mental health sessions

Volunteer hours

Medical Visits

Young females served

Dental visits

Academic instruction hours

Psychiatric medical maintenance sessions

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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT

KERIN SPEARS Executive Director

To be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives.

WHO WE ARE AS WE APPROACH our 100th anniversary in 2024, we celebrate that the American Heart Association has been a relentless force in combatting heart disease and stroke, saving and enhancing countless lives for a century. As the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization devoted to this cause, we unite over 35 million volunteers, supporters, and 2,900 employees in our mission. Together, we tackle cardiovascular health—the leading global cause of death. With shared determination, our efforts make a daily impact, epitomizing our unwavering commitment to creating a world free of heart disease and stroke.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION is committed to driving equitable health impact in Louisiana through five key priority areas: women’s health, readiness, tobacco and vaping, patients and healthy living. Collaborating with local organizations, sponsors, businesses, and community partners, we’ve expanded our impact, including creating avenues for greater access to care, healthy food access and education, building a network of first responders through CPR kits in schools, blood pressure screenings and education, and tobacco and e-cigarette education and prevention.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BRIDGETTE B. COLEMAN Chair DR. TIFFANY ARDOIN President

COLETTA BARRETT JAMIE BURGESS MICHAEL JACKSON

SHUNN PHILLIPS Chair-Elect

LAUREN KEARLEY

KRISTY MCKEARN President-Elect

DR. DENZIL MORAES

DEANNA MELANCON DR. CANDICE MYERS

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JASON ROGERS

HOW YOU CAN HELP Baton Rouge Go Red for Women luncheon: May 9, 2024. Our signature women’s initiative is designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and drive change to improve the lives of women globally. event.gives/caparealagored Capital Area Heart Walk: April 6, 2024. Every walker, every dollar donated means more research, more trained in lifesaving CPR, more medical breakthroughs. CapitalAreaHeartWalk.org

Year Established: 1924 • 110 Veterans Blvd., Suite 160 • Metairie, LA 70005 225.248.7700 • heart.org/Louisiana •

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2022-2023 Capital Area Year in Review Hypertension Summit

STEM Goes Red

Through an in-person and virtual Women and Hypertension Summit, the Association and local sponsor Woman’s Hospital brought together national and community-based leaders in a coordinated effort to escalate our campaign against uncontrolled high blood pressure – especially among women. This event addressed the three leading causes of death among women in the United States, and dove into maternal mortality disparities and how to help reduce them in the medical field. Additionally, the panelists discussed how hypertension affects pregnancy, reduction techniques to reduce the risk of hypertension in pregnancy and other factors that can compromise cardiovascular health in women.

The American Heart Association is working to close the gender gap in STEM careers. The Association hosted the inaugural Capital Area STEM Goes Red event in Ascension Parish on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The event, sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake Health, was held at St. Amant High School. It brought together more than 100 students, girls and boys, to participate in networking opportunities, speed mentoring, panel discussions, hands-on activities and breakout sessions with leaders from STEM industries.

Be The Beat Baton Rouge In case you didn't catch it, our Capitol Area team was BUSY this year - donating CPR kits and teaching Hands-Only CPR & AED use around the market for Heart Month, and beyond. Our Capital Area team visited Pennington for their Women's Health CPR Day event and helped train even more future lifesavers. Additionally, along with local sponsor the Junior League of Baton Rouge, more than 130 infant CPR kits were donated to area hospitals for new parents. Thank you to our community for helping us Be The Beat!

BY THE NUMBERS 1 IN 3

adults live with heart disease

46%

of bystanders will perform CPR

1 IN 4

students use tobacco products

1 IN 3

families are food insecure

A Lifetime of Support For more than 36 years, Our Lady of the Lake Health has been a local sponsor with the Association, leading impact in our community through nutrition, women's health, blood pressure, food security, physical activity, and many, many more initiatives. Recently, OLOL Health has broadened our relationship, rising to the needs of the community and becoming the Live Fierce.Be Relentless sponsor with a six year committment. We are so thankful for their long term support!

1,500+ families provided with healthy nutrition resources

Youth Market Grants

Board at the Capitol

This year, several of our Capital Area Board members, along with New Orleans Board members and state-wide staff and survivors gathered for the American Heart Association of Louisiana's Board of Directors Day at the Capitol. They spoke with Governor John Bel Edwards; House Speaker Clay Schexnayder; Rep. Jack McFarland, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Beth Mizell about numerous issues that the Association's mission touches.

Thanks to local sponsor CareSouth, Gabrielle LeNoir and Kenyian Kimble were our 20222023 HBCU Scholars.

To help students perform better in the classroom and drive long term health benefits, the American Heart Association awards grant funding to extend school wellness programs. We are proud to announce that Walker Elementary School in Walker, LA, was awarded $785 for a fitness challenge opportunity for its students! These grants are a part of the Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™ school-based programs that provide ageappropriate curriculum to educate students about healthy living in a fun and engaging way.

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1970s

CELEBRATING THE SCHOOL BECOMES HOME TO A NEW TYPE OF STUDENT BODY

The curriculum was revised over the years to incorporate advances in medical science, nursing science, nursing practice and nursing education. In 1960, in response to the changing health needs of the community and the prevailing nursing shortage, the School of Nursing was the first school in the South to revise its curriculum by shortening its program from three calendar years to 27 consecutive months. Recruitment to the diploma program was intensified, enrollment increased and the School continued to grow and maintain its reputation for excellence.

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THE SCHOOL OFFICIALLY BECOMES OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE

THE SCHOOL TRANSITIONS TO A DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

THE SCHOOL INITIATES INNOVATIONS IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION

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Established in 1923 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, the School of Nursing began in conjunction with the establishment of Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium in the Capitol Lake area of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The School was an integral part of the new hospital’s program of service to the community. Five students from the St. Francis Sanitarium in Monroe, Louisiana, formed the nucleus of the first class of nine students. The students lived, attended classes and cared for patients in the hospital overlooking Capitol Lake. Upon completion of three calendar years of education, the students were awarded a diploma in nursing.

During the 1970s, major changes began to occur in the student population. Along with a decline in residential students, there was a gradual but persistent increase in the number of non-traditional students (23 years of age and older) seeking admission to the nursing program. By the close of the decade, the School of Nursing became a commuter school and no longer offered on-campus housing. This coincided with the relocation of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and the School of Nursing to the Essen Lane area.

1980s

A SCHOOL OF NURSING IS CREATED TO SERVE LOUISIANA

1940

Regional accreditation of the College was initially received from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in June 1994. In July of 1995, the College was officially renamed Our Lady of the Lake College. The late 1990s and early years of the new millennium were a time of expansion for the College, and several new associate degree programs were added to the curriculum. In 1998, the College was approved as a Level II institution to offer baccalaureate degrees, and by the turn of the century had added seven bachelor’s programs.

In response to trends in nursing education and licensure, the faculty began exploring options in the 1980s to position nursing education within the collegiate setting. In 1989, the process culminated with the decision of the Franciscan Sisters and the medical center administration to transition to a degree-granting institution of higher education. In May of that year, Our Lady of the Lake College of Nursing and Allied Health was registered with the state. Within the next few years, the College began offering Associate of Science degrees in radiologic technology and general studies, in addition to nursing.

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OLOL COLLEGE IS RENAMED TO FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITY Our Lady of the Lake College was renamed Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in October of 2016. The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is organized into three academic schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing. Today, the University offers two doctorate degrees, four master’s degrees, eight bachelor’s degrees and three associate degrees. In addition to an emphasis on academic excellence, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has continued the commitment to service begun by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Our graduates possess a wide range of knowledge and skills and continue to fulfill the University’s mission of service to God’s people.

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Additional programs were established during the summer of 2000 to offer dynamic training opportunities including practical nursing and continuing education for health care professionals. In response to the regional devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the College ramped up outreach programs on three campuses in the New Orleans metropolitan area. For over nine years, OLOL College administered accelerated Association of Science in Nursing (ASN) programs on these campuses, ultimately graduating over 450 nurses. Another noteworthy point in the College’s history occurred in 2005, when SACSCOC granted approval for master’s level programs in nurse anesthesia, nursing and physician assistant studies, making available for area professionals a new level of academic achievement.

GROUNDBREAKING OF ST. FRANCIS HALL Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University received financing approval for the first major building project in the history of the University. The 75,000 square foot, three-story building will be dedicated to academic and student development functions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Driven by the University’s mission, the facility will provide an interactive and student-centered environment. The building will contain modular spaces that can support multiple educational activities and social events of varied sizes. Learning outside of the classroom will be facilitated by interactive student spaces adjacent to instructional spaces, promoting ongoing synergies between formal and informal learning and enhancing the relationship-based education characteristic of a Franciscan University.

FRAN-U IMPLEMENTS NEW PROGRAMS 2017 Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner 2017 Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences 2017 Bachelors of Business Administration 2018 Doctor of Physical Therapy 2019 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2021 Bachelor of Arts in Great Books

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2000s

A NEW LEVEL OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IS REACHED WITH NEW MASTER LEVEL PROGRAMS

2021

100 YEARS!

CONSTRUCTION ON ST. FRANCIS HALL IS COMPLETED AND IS FULLY OPERATIONAL IN TIME FOR 100TH YEAR OF CLASSES AT FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY UNIVERSITY

THE NEXT 100 YEARS STARTS NOW!

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GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK MISSION STATEMENT

MIKE MANNING President & CEO

MIKE CRAWFORD Board Chair

To feed the hungry in Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes by providing food and educational outreach through faith-based and other community partners.

FUNDING SOURCES 47% Contributions 22% Grants 8% Other 23% Reimbursements

WHO WE ARE LOUISIANA IS #1 in the nation for child and senior hunger. One in nine individuals in our service area experiences food insecurity, meaning people lack consistent access to enough food for active, healthy lives. Our goal is to reduce the number of food-insecure individuals by collecting, purchasing, and distributing food through more than 110 member agencies. Our free mobile app allows people to find a pantry near them.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK hosts fundraisers and sponsors food drives to benefit its mission. It expands beyond traditional fundraising with community events such as the Slice of Life Golf Classic. While there are many ways to give, these community events have been a valuable avenue for raising critical funds to support feeding those in need. Most important, the Food Bank could not operate without support from its dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are always needed for sorting and categorizing, disaster response efforts, helping with warehouse cleaning, administrative duties, or mobile outreach programs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MIKE CRAWFORD Board Chair DEVIN ROY Vice Chairperson Capitol City Produce EM LEBLANC COOPER Secretary Louisiana Department of Education

LESLIE MAGEE Member at Large TPS Gulf Southeast, LLC DOUG DRUMMOND Member at Large Stewart Robbins, Brown & Altazan, LLC

HOW YOU CAN HELP Sorting and categorizing Disaster response efforts $1 donation, which provides up to 3 meals for neighbors in need

ALICIA ROBERTSON Treasurer b1BANK

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LOUISIANA #1 IN CHILD & SENIOR HUNGER 97k+ FOOD INSECURE IN OUR AREA Map the Meal Gap 2023 is the latest Feeding America report on food insecurity at the state and parish level from 2021 data. In our 11-parish service area alone, 11% of our population overall are food insecure. More staggering is the fact that 1 in 6 children are considered food insecure meaning they are unable to consistently secure the equivalent of three meals a day. Many of these food insecure children and seniors live in a household that does not qualify for most federal nutrition programs. Your Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is committed to the mission of feeding the hungry by providing food and educational outreach through faith-based and other community partners.

Food insecure households may not always be food

11-PARISH DATA

insecure, but it may reﬂect a household’s need to decide between basic needs - such as housing, paying bills and

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purchasing nutritionally adequate foods for their families.

MILLION MEAL GAP IN OUR SERVICE AREA

1 IN 6

CHILDREN IN OUR AREA ARE FOOD INSECURE

You can make a difference in their lives by simply giving food, donating funds or volunteering your time in service to others. We are able to do so much more with your support. Get involved today or visit us to learn more because Together We’re Fighting Hunger.

35,750

CHILDREN IN OUR AREA ARE FOOD INSECURE

1 IN 9

INDIVIDUALS IN OUR AREA ARE FOOD INSECURE

GIVE. DONATE. VOLUNTEER.

Together We’re Fighting Hunger

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YOUTH OASIS MISSION STATEMENT

TEKOAH BOATNER Executive Director

FUNDING SOURCES 50% Federal Grants 40% State Contracts 10% Private Foundation Grants

To support youth and young adults recovering from the trauma of homelessness and family separation through housing, healthcare, and advocacy.

WHO WE ARE YOUTH OASIS CONTINUES its rich history of serving youth and families by providing homelessness prevention interventions, emergency and transitional housing, rapid re-housing, drop-in center, support, and advocacy for vulnerable youth in the Baton Rouge area. We will fill a critical gap for young people and their families, keeping them in their homes and communities, and helping them heal instead of causing further trauma. We’re fully and proudly inclusive, Louisiana’s first LGBT-affirming shelter for youth.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WE HAVE A dedicated individual donor base we communicate with through social media and newsletters. And we encourage local residents to learn more about our organization and get involved.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ROBYN STILES Board Co-Chair Consultant, Emergent Method SHERRI JOUBERT Data analyst CHARLETTE MINOR Board Chair Behavioral health and community development consultant

CHRISTOPHER BAILEY High school teacher AUSTIN RIVAS

HOW YOU CAN HELP Be a mentor. Help fund youth apartments and rooms. Make a financial donation.

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Year Established: 1998 • 260 S. Acadian Thruway • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225.343.6300 • youthoasis.org •

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DUDLEY DEBOSIER

LEADERSHIP A C A D E M Y

Sponsored by Dudley DeBosier

as part of their bi-annual Leadership Academy. WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY? Leadership Academy brings together like-minded community leaders to network, learn, and be poured into. This is a space for Louisiana’s Difference Makers to grow their organization and discover ways to work together to achieve their mission. At Dudley DeBosier, we feel strongly about giving back to our community. As nonprofit organizations and their leaders are at the forefront of that mission, we consider our relationship with them to be extremely important!

WHO ATTENDS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?

HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS? FREE

This conference is open to anyone who works with a nonprofit, from Executive Directors to volunteers.

WHEN IS THE NEXT SESSION?

In August 2023, there were 511 attendees representing 361 organizations.

Our next Leadership Academy is being held in Baton Rouge on 2/1/24. Registration is required to attend.

HOW DO I GET IN THAT NUMBER? Visit DudleyDeBosier.com/Leadership for more details.

WHEN DID LEADERSHIP ACADEMY START? Although we've been coaching nonprofits since 2015, we held our first Leadership Academy with 10 nonprofit organizations in 2018. Our vision was to offer free advice and training for nonprofit leaders, employees, board members and volunteers. Since then, Dudley DeBosier’s Leadership Academy has grown tremendously, bringing together hundreds of organizations and community members year after year to serve one collective purpose: making our community a better place.

MARCH FOR MOMS

LANECEYA RUSS, MS Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

March for Moms aligns the diverse voices of families, healthcare providers, policymakers, and partners to advocate for mothers’ and families’ health, well-being and equal access to care.

65% Grants 18% Event Sponsorships 17% Individual Donors

WHO WE ARE MARCH FOR MOMS partners with national and grassroots organizations to urge American leaders and policymakers to help ensure that moms, birthing people, and families get the support and care they deserve through advocacy, technical assistance, and capacity-building. The organization envisions a world in which every person can grow their family with dignity. As a non-partisan, solution-oriented, multistakeholder 501(c)3, we lead and elevate the lived experience of maternal health and outcomes as advocates, surviving birthing people and family members, healthcare providers, thought leaders, and policymakers.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WE ADVOCATE: Year round we work hard with families, healthcare providers, and policymakers to advocate for lifesaving improvements in healthcare practices and better access to maternal healthcare. WE AMPLIFY: We amplify community-led solutions and organizations that are leading the charge in improving outcomes for women, birthing people, and their families. WE CONNECT: We connect and foster relationships between communitybased organizations and industry leaders/businesses. OUR FREE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: education opportunities on maternal health topics and challenges; supporting legislation and policies critical to improve maternal health outcomes; capacity-building workshops for maternal health community-based organizations that provide lifesaving care.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GINGER BREEDLOVE, PHD, CNM, FACNM Board President CEO, Founder and Principal Consultant, Grow Midwives, LLC NEEL SHAH, MD, MPP, FACOG Board Vice President Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic ATHELIA TILSON Board Treasurer Executive Director, Watertown Community Foundation

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MARY D’ALTON, MD Chair, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Willard C. Rappleye Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

EBONY MARCELLE, PHD, CNM, MS, FACNM Director of Midwifery, Community of Hope

JAMILA TAYLOR, PHD President & CEO, National WIC Association

ANGELINA SPICER Comedian/Accidental Activist

GENE DECLERCQ, PHD Professor, Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health CHARLES JOHNSON Founder, 4Kira4Moms

CHANEL PORCHIA-ALBERT Founder, Ancient Song Doula Services

LASTASCIA COLEMAN, CNM, MSN, FACNM Clinical Associate Professor, University of Iowa ELON KOTLAR, MD, FACOG Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer, Jefferson Health

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate: When you give to March for Moms, you invest in scalable, impactful solutions that allow moms and birthing people to survive and thrive in their families and communities.

Year Established: 2017 • P.O. Box 77622 • Baton Rouge, LA 70879 225.228.5652 • marchformoms.org •

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MOTHERS IN LOUISIANA DIE DURING OR AFTER CHILDBIRTH OUT OF EVERY 100,000 MOTHERS The United States maternal mortality rate has been getting worse over time. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. was three times higher when compared to most other high-income countries.

YOUR PARTNERSHIP HELPS SAVE MOMS’ LIVES

hen you donate to March for Moms, you invest in innovative, scalable, impactful solutions that allow moms and birthing people to survive and thrive in their families and communities. With your support, March for Moms can educate and advocate for mothers’ and families’ health, well-being and equal access to care. *39 out of every 100,000 Mothers in Louisiana die during or shortly after childbirth. Citation: Alfonsi, S. (2023, August 23). In Louisiana, pregnant women struggle to get maternal health care, and the situation is getting worse. Retrieved August 28, 2023, from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/women-in-louisiana-fight-to-get-maternal-health-care-60-minutes-transcript/

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MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER MISSION STATEMENT

JONAS FONTENOT, PHD, MBA President & CEO

DANIELLE MACK, CFRE VP Chief Development Officer

To improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through expert treatment, compassionate care, early detection, research and education.

FUNDING SOURCES 53% Grants 39% Community Contributions 8% Clinical Research

WHO WE ARE FOR MORE THAN 50 years, thousands of people facing a cancer diagnosis have turned to Mary Bird Perkins. The foresight of our founders to establish a community-owned nonprofit organization focused exclusively on cancer endures today because of generous individuals, corporations, grantors and countless others. Mary Bird Perkins offers state-of-the-art oncology services, advanced diagnostic imaging, national clinical trials and a vast array of support services. Through personalized treatment and compassionate care, we work in collaboration with patients and their loved ones to triumph over cancer.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, community generosity impacts countless lives and fuels our ability to treat every person who walks through our doors. Thanks to donor support, we are expanding access to prevention and early detection services in areas with underserved populations. We are enhancing our research and genetic programs to bring more clinical trials to our service areas, revolutionizing treatment by offering innovative, next-generation technology to ensure patients are provided with the highest standard of care, and ensuring that every patient, regardless of ability to pay, is provided with essential support programs and services needed to enhance outcomes.

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TOM ADAMEK

VANESSA GRAHAM

JOHN BOYCE

DAVID HANSON, MD

SANDRA BROWN

CORDELL HAYMON

TEE BROWN

STEVEN MOORE

KATE CASTLE, MD

MATT MULLINS

MARK DEARMAN

REBECCA NELSON

JONAS FONTENOT, PHD, MBA

ANTHONY O’CONNOR

KYLE FRANCE CATHY GIERING JERRY GOSS

CYNTHIA PETERSON, PHD HANK SAURAGE MAWE TAKYI

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate: Gifts to the Cancer Center surround local patients and their families with world-class care and essential support services. Volunteer: Assist with guest services, clerical support or provide a compassionate “personal touch” for patients. Fundraise: Start an online fundraiser, host an event or support a fundraising campaign. Share your story: Inspire others by sharing your experience.

NATHANIEL TANNEHILL

Year Established: 1971 • 4950 Essen Lane • Baton Rouge, LA 70809 • 888.501.4763 • marybird.org •

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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. Because of the steadfast support of the communities we serve, our team of oncologists is able to provide world-class care close to home. We utilize the most-precise diagnostic imaging and radiation technology, while offering advanced chemotherapy and medical oncology services, national clinical trials, genetic testing and palliative care, so you can triumph over cancer.

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ROCKNE HYMEL, M.D.

CODY MILLIMAN, M.D. MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST

J. RYAN SHOWS, M.D.

LAUREN ZATARAIN, M.D.

BATON ROUGE GENERAL FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT

ERIK SHOWALTER President

BART PHILLIPS Board Chair

Baton Rouge General Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support programs, technology, education, services and research for Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

FUNDING SOURCES 67% Individual Donations 13% Workplace Giving 12% Special Events

3% Program Revenue 5% Grants

WHO WE ARE THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS Baton Rouge General through charitable giving and special events so that our hospital will continue providing excellent healthcare to our community. • Our premier fundraising event, Raise the Barn, will be held in April 2024 in memory of Charlotte Murrell. • Baton Rouge General’s Regional Burn Center offers pediatric burn survivors the opportunity to attend Camp Catahoula every summer. • Your gift makes it possible for us to purchase cutting-edge equipment and technology, develop support for programs and services, and attract the best and brightest healthcare professionals to our team.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY YOUR VITAL SUPPORT allows our not-for-profit hospital to continue moving forward as a leader in providing outstanding service and high-quality healthcare. • Arts in Medicine: The clinical and evidence-based use of music and art interventions that focuses on all aspects of healing. • CARE Initiative: By addressing health inequities in our community, we maximize resources and the assistance we provide to patients in need. • Mobile Health Unit: The Foundation and Baton Rouge General’s Family Medicine Residency Program will partner to establish the hospital’s first mobile health unit program for North Baton Rouge.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BART PHILLIPS Board Chair BLP Holdings, LLC

RICK BOND Immediate Past Chair Bond Construction Co., LLC

SHANE KIRKPATRICK GROUP Contractors

KEITH O’NEILL Culinary & Nutrition Solutions at HHS Inc.

ERIC WAECHTER Merrill Lynch

KATHY VICTORIAN Vice Chair Healthy Blue Louisiana

LESLIE BERG Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

MIMI SINGER LEE, PHD b1BANK

MARK GOODSON CSRS Inc.

MEG MAHONEY Methanex

KEN PERRET BRG Auxiliary Board Chair

EDGARDO TENREIRO Ex-officio Member Baton Rouge General (CEO)

SCOTT KIRKPATRICK Pelican State Partners

PHYLLIS MCLAURIN Retired, JP Morgan Chase

JORDAN TREMBLAY Shell

KENDALL JOHNSON Ex-officio Member Baton Rouge General (CFO)

LUCIE KANTROW Secretary Bernhard Capital Partners JIM PURGERSON Treasurer Citizens Bank & Trust

PADMA VATSAVAI Vinformatix

Year Established: 1976 • 8595 Picardy Ave. • Box 410, 9001 Summa Ave. • Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.763.4372 • brgeneral.org/support-brg/our-foundation •

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Amiyah S., enjoying Camp Catahoula. Every summer, Baton Rouge General hosts Camp Catahoula for pediatric burn survivors.

Experience the Difference. Your family. Our Foundation. Our hospital. A gift to Baton Rouge General Foundation, regardless of size or form, makes a difference in the lives of patients and families seeking health and healing in our community. Through new equipment, facilities and renovations that expand our services, we can continue providing comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties. With your help, we will elevate that care to new heights.

Scan this code to provide a gift or learn more about BRG Foundation.

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LSU’S SCHOLARSHIP FIRST AGENDA IS A BOLD FRAMEWORK FOR DELIVERING ELITE RESULTS THAT CREATE A MORE HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS, AND SECURE FUTURE.

Louisiana is at the center of many of the nation’s most acute challenges and opportunities geographically, culturally, and economically. LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda aligns core areas of strength and potential strength with Louisiana’s most important challenges and opportunities.

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The LSU Future Scholars Pipeline Initiative launched in August 2023 with a cohort of 83 high school seniors. Donors’ collective multimillion-dollar investment — and the generosity of those who will join them in fully funding this transformative program — will create a college pathway for hundreds of children enrolled in public schools in East Baton Rouge Parish. Every gift you make to LSU is part of something bigger than the dollar amount you contribute. Your generosity makes a difference that has a ripple effect. giveLSU.org

SAVE THE DATE! On LSU Giving Day 2023, more than 5,200 donors spanning all 50 states gave nearly $6.4 million. Keep the momentum going. Join us and LSU’s campuses across the state for LSU Giving Day 2024.

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NEW SCHOOLS FOR BATON ROUGE MISSION STATEMENT

KENNETH CAMPBELL CEO

TRAVIS MARKEY CFO

The mission of New Schools for Baton Rouge is to ensure that every child in Baton Rouge has access to an excellent education.

FUNDING SOURCES 85% National Funding 13% Local Funding 2% Board Funding

WHO WE ARE WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD in Baton Rouge, regardless of geography or ability to pay, should have access to a high-quality education. We strive to transform education across our city and support schools in meeting the needs of students and families. We recruit, launch, and support excellent schools with proven track records of success to provide families with excellent education options. We also cultivate a thriving education ecosystem by partnering with nonprofits and community leaders to identify and solve citywide challenges in education, including facilities planning and talent development.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP and support is essential in order for a school to be successful. NSBR is committed to partnering with communities to ensure that schools are designed with those they serve in mind. Over the past decade, NSBR has developed a comprehensive community engagement and investment strategy that centers on community voice, honors community traditions and legacies, and partners with nonprofit and community organizations to scale impact.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NIAL PATEL Chair DIANNA PAYTON Vice Chair JOHN SPAIN Treasurer CHARLIE DAVIS Secretary

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BRIAN HAYMON Immediate Past Chair

JENNIFER EPLETT REILLY Founding Board Chair JODY MONTELARO MARY ANN STERNBERG ETHAN GRAY

ADAM KNAPP MATTHEW C. SAURAGE MICHAEL W. VICTORIAN DAVID BEACH BRANDON KELLY

HOW YOU CAN HELP WE ENCOURAGE VOLUNTEERISM at NSBR partner schools and organizations. You can also support our work by helping us leverage local philanthropic investments to secure national resources.

STEPHANIE CARGILE

Year Established: 2012 • 100 Lafayette St. • Baton Rouge, LA 70801 225.431.7710 • newschoolsbr.org •

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FACE TO FACE ENRICHMENT CENTER

GABRIELLE JOHNSON CEO/Founder

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

Since 2006, Face to Face Enrichment Center has been committed to providing educational, outreach, and mentoring services to the community’s most disadvantaged populations.

50% Federal Grants 40% State Contracts 10% Community Contributions

WHO WE ARE WITH A SUCCESSFUL history of serving disadvantaged and underserved youth, Face to Face exists in direct response to the growing number of young people who are falling through the cracks in society and at school. Through our years of experience, we offer youth a positive support system to avoid the pitfalls that can derail their lives.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY ONE OF THE most memorable examples of the positive and lasting effects of the organization comes from a formerly troubled teen who was transformed by the support services he received. After asking to speak to the CEO in private, the teen said, “This program saved my life.” The young man, who was once a struggling kid lacking motivation, is now in college and has paid it forward by mentoring young people with similar upbringings to his. This is the impact Face to Face has on the youth we serve.

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GABRIELLE JOHNSON President and CEO

WILL ROBERSON III Member

VADEL SHIVERS Secretary

SHANNON BRILEY Member

RAYNESHA CUMMINGS Treasurer

JAZMINE JOHNSON Youth Representative

HOW YOU CAN HELP Be a Mentor: Face to Face relies on volunteer mentors to serve as positive role models for youth ages 10 to 18. The minimum commitment of our mentors is one year with the option to serve up to three years. Mentors play a strong role in putting youth on a positive path, helping them avoid negative or harmful behaviors, and helping them keep depressive symptoms or attitudes at bay.

Year Established: 2006 • 14635 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road, Suite 1A • Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225.250.5739 • FaceToFaceCenter.org •

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BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY OF EMPOWERMENT. BECOME A MENTOR TODAY. WHY IS MENTORING IMPORTANT?

“THIS PROGRAM SAVED MY LIFE.” — Words from a former mentee

There are countless youth who need a positive role model. Mentoring builds healthy relationships, has a long-lasting impact, breaks cycles, prevents risky behavior, helps with personal growth, and helps with future aspirations.

“HELPING OTHERS IS NOT ONLY A RESPONSIBILITY OF LIFE; IT IS WHAT GIVES MEANING TO LIFE.”

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE, INC. MISSION STATEMENT

DAVID C. AGUILLARD Executive Director

We proclaim the gospel vision of Jesus Christ, serving the needs of individuals and families, especially the poorest, and working with Church and community for justice, peace, and compassion.

FUNDING SOURCES 28% State Grants 37% Federal Grants 9% Diocese of BR 7% Loans Forgiveness

7% In-Kind 6% Fees and Other 4% Donations 2% United Way

WHO WE ARE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF the Diocese of Baton Rouge traces its history back to the oldest Catholic Charities in the nation. We serve people of all faiths who are most in need with an array of comprehensive programs: employment, direct assistance, adoption, child-welfare services, and comprehensive supportive services for disaster survivors, pregnant women, refugees and immigrants, families in poverty, and ex-offenders.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING REFERRALS to internal and partner agency services, CCDBR helps people work through complex problems and become more resilient to weather everyday disasters. In 2022 Capital Area United Way named our agency “Innovative Partner of the Year.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SR. MARTHA ANN ABSHIRE DEACON ALFRED ADAMS

TOWANA JACKSON KELLI JOSEPH, ED.D.

COLETTA BARRETT

LILY KIM, PH.D, LMSW

LISA BATISTE Chair

REV. MICHAEL MICELI

MONIQUE EDWARDS Treasurer

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KENT GONSOULIN

LISA NAMIKAS Vice Chair KYLA ROMANACH

ANA FORBES Secretary

DEACON RUDOLPH STAHL

DEACON NAT GAROFALO

EMILY ZIOBER Ex-Officio

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteer to assemble food boxes for our Faith Full Mobile Pantry. Use your accounting know-how to prepare tax returns for low-wage earners. Sponsor a family through Community Christmas. Help a refugee assimilate into our city. Hold a baby shower for a new mom.

Year Established: 1964 • 1900 S. Acadian Thruway • Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.336.8700 • catholiccharitiesbr.org •

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10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CATHOLIC CHARITIES 1

Impacts the lives of thousands of people of all faiths each year in the 12 civil parishes comprising the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Gifts the community with opportunities to help their neighbors through volunteer service.

Commits 89 cents of every dollar to services, which is far below the national average for administrative costs.

Provides successful, unduplicated services proven to improve lives and strengthen our community—since 1964.

Ranks #1 among 211-Info Line referral agencies.

Partners with nonprofits, other faith groups, foundations, universities and governmental agencies.

Known as a national leader in disaster recovery and the primary long-term recovery service provider for disaster survivors.

Addresses the root causes of poverty to improve the lives of our clients, their families and our community.

Primarily funded by donations, contracts, fees and grants; 9% is funded by the Diocese.

10 Populations & services include: Families & individuals Adoptions Food insecure families Behavioral health counseling Diaper bank Early childhood intervention Families First Housing Foster Grandparents Homelessness prevention Job services Disaster survivors Mental health counseling Case management Relief supplies

Immigrants Legal services Resettlement for refugees Pregnant women in crisis Counseling Housing at Sanctuary for Life & St. Patrick’s House Transportation Prison Ministry Joseph Homes, housing for formerly incarcerated individuals Support groups

2022 PARTNER OF THE YEAR

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MISSION The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) seeks to enhance the understanding and appreciation of art and science for general audiences and students by presenting unique, educational, and entertaining experiences that encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and foster the pursuit of knowledge.

VISION We envision a community of lifelong explorers inspired by art and science. SCAN TO GIVE NOW

OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ✦Become a sponsor or Host Committee member for

LASM’s fundraising Gala, held annually in the fall

✦Consider sponsoring or contributing to one of LASM’s many community programs, including:

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WHY SUPPORT LASM? Since 1962, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum has served the capital region of Louisiana and beyond through its art and science exhibitions, educational programs, and immersive Irene W. Pennington Planetarium shows. Below are just a few of the reasons that LASM is an extraordinary institution worthy of your support!

✦ LASM is home to the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in Louisiana and one of the largest planetariums in the Southeastern U.S. ✦LASM contains unique cultural objects in its art and science galleries, including an ancient Egyptian mummy and an authentic Triceratops skull ✦LASM is housed in a historic train station that was built in

1925 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1994

✦ LASM provides free admission on the first Sunday of the month and a variety of other accessibility programs, including free admission for often under-served groups including senior adults, veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders ✦LASM offers curriculum-aligned educational

programming, including hands-on classes, guided tours, and planetarium shows, to Pre-K through 12th grade school audiences from near and far; school groups visit from nearly 40 Louisiana parishes and 5 Mississippi counties annually

✦Shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium ✦Exhibitions of work by artists and scientists of local, regional, national, and even international acclaim ✦LASM’s robust Pre-K-12 education program, which benefits 16,000+ students annually ✦Public programs such as Free First Sunday, Stargazing, Dino Day, Art After Hours, A Halloween Day at the Museum, and more ✦Acquisitions of artwork or artifacts that will be held in the museum’s permanent collection

✦Support LASM when you contribute to 225 Gives, an annual fundraiser uniting the Baton Rouge capital region in support of area nonprofits ✦Become a member at lasm.org to support the museum and receive free admission every day ✦Consider LASM as a venue for your children’s birthday parties and other events, such as holiday parties, conferences, private events, and more; more information is available at lasm.org

100 S. RIVER RD., BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 ✦ LASM.ORG ✦ 225.344.5272 ✦ DEVELOPMENT@LASM.ORG ✦ EIN: 72-0542138

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The Dudley W. Coates Family WHIRLPOOL GALAXY SPONS OR S

FIREWORKS GALAXY SPONS OR S

DIAMOND & ROME SHERROD ORION CONSTELLATION SPONS OR S Tara & Darryl Cooper

UR SA MA JOR CONSTELLATION SPONS OR S Dr. Khanh Ho

Haley & Jared Jones

C A SSIOPEIA CONSTELLATION SPONS OR S Grady Crawford Construction Company Inc. Nutrien Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation Visit Baton Rouge

PER SEUS CONSTELLATION SPONS OR S Bienvenu, Bonnecaze, Foco & Viator, LLC ✦ Susan & Frederic Billings Capitol Wellness Solutions ✦ Coleman Consulting Group, LLC CSRS, LLC ✦ Melissa & Anderson Dotson III EisnerAmper ✦ Soysouvanh & Tyler Pizzolato ✦ Ritter Maher Architects

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VEGA STAR IN-KIND SPONS OR S

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Abstract Productions ✦ Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits ✦ Xdesign

Animated Art Balloon Decor & Entertainment L. Charleville Studios

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POLLUX STAR IN-KIND SPONS OR S Baton Rouge Parents Magazine ✦ Cora B. Gallery jaylammphoto.com ✦ Victoria's Toy Station

“DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER” HOST COMMITEE AND HOST COMMITTEE “ D I A M O N D S A R E FO R E V E R ” H O ST C O M M I T T E E : Kim & Ty Bromell ✦ Elizabeth & Blake Canfield ✦ Bonnie & Robert Dial ✦ Melissa & Anderson Dotson III ✦ Jason Dupree Gwen & Todd Graves ✦ Erin & Parker Kilgore ✦ Whitney & Matthew J. Lanasa II ✦ Alex & Beau Layfield ✦ Margaret & Beau Michel ✦ Sally & Palmer Rinehart ✦ Alli & David Roberts Alaina & Paul Saltaformaggio ✦ Diamond & Rome Sherrod ✦ Katie & Matt Shoriak ✦ Melissa Thompson H O ST C O M M I T T E E : Dylan Alge & Raedtha Vasquez ✦ Katie & Ryan Bliss ✦ Missy & Brandon Brashier ✦ Katherine & Scott Chenevert ✦ Lauren & Joey Coco ✦ Tiffany & Carlos Dickerson ✦ Krystal & Jordan Faircloth Rose Marie & Johnny Fife ✦ Kay & Scott Gaudin ✦ Angela & Will Graugnard ✦ Sarah & Tyler Gray ✦ Alana & Ryan Haynie ✦ Andreka Lynn & Joshua Howard ✦ Sarah & Robert Heroman ✦ Adrian & Will Jones Pavani Ellipeddi & Prashanth Kankar ✦ Heather & Scott Kirkpatrick ✦ Heather & Kevin LeBlanc ✦ Candace & Benjamin Lowe ✦ Cammy & William McGehee ✦ Kanoa Jo & Randy Mire ✦ Rebecca & Jason MacMorran Virginia & John Noland ✦ Erin & Justin Nugent ✦ Serena & John Pandos ✦ Manisha & Rubin Patel ✦ Prisha & Ravi Patel ✦ Soysouvanh & Tyler Pizzolato ✦ Lexie & Mike Polito ✦ Anna & Hooper Price ✦ Gunjan Raina Michelle A. & Jonathan Franz Smith Sr. ✦ Shannon & Andrew Smith ✦ Sacha & Drew Tessier ✦ Kim & Mike Wampold ✦ Lisa Jain & Jonathan Welden

MIGHTY MOMS MISSION STATEMENT

DAWN BIRDSONG Executive Director & Co-Founder

BETH MCCORMICK CEO & Co-Founder

Investing in Livingston Parish students to see them graduate with a full mind and a full tummy.

FUNDING SOURCES We are grateful to the many individuals, businesses, churches and community groups that support us with their generous donations and financial support.

WHO WE ARE WE’RE ORDINARY PEOPLE on an extraordinary mission committed to seeing an end to childhood hunger in Livingston Parish. Through our Full Tummy Project and Feeding Young Minds, we provide food and resources for hungry students of all ages in our community. We are most proud of our perseverance through the years. Since we started in 2010, we’ve been through the 2016 flood that devastated our city, a global pandemic, and several hurricanes.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY SO MANY IN our community are carrying heavy burdens, and we strive to lessen them. We help parents feed their families healthy and affordable meals. We give educators a means to provide assistance to students suffering from food insecurity. We give children a resource for safely feeding themselves when parents can’t. We demonstrate how small amounts of time and money can do much to help others. Our community is about love, family and fellowship. Mighty Moms makes a difference by continuously finding ways to show others how to contribute to this philosophy.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PATRICK BEDWELL President JAN BENTON Vice President JEANETTE CLARK Secretary AMANDA MOSS Treasurer

IAN BURKE GREG GRIFFIN GARY SULLIVAN VANISSA MURPHY JESSICA HOOD

HOW YOU CAN HELP Sponsor a Child: A $30 gift each month covers the meals and snacks for the weekend for one student. Mighty Ambassador: School faculty member who acts as a liaison between the school and Mighty Moms. Corporate Sponsorships Catfish Fundraiser

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Year Established: 2010 • 1113 S. Range Ave., Suite 110-194 • Baton Rouge, LA 70726 225.252.4905 • mightymomsgo.org •

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2 PROGRAMS, 1 MISSION:

END CHILDHOOD

HUNGER

IN LIVINGSTON PARISH

FULL TUMMY project WHAT IS FOOD INSECURITY?

FOOD INSECURITY means that everyone in the home doesn’t have consistent access to adequate, nutritious food. A family experiencing food insecurity may have some members that go hungry and others who do not. For example, parents in food insecure families might have enough food to feed their children, but might experience hunger themselves. Food insecurity can have a lasting impact on a child’s health. This is why it’s so important to make sure all children have enough food at home. MIGHTY MOMS is on a mission to see all Livingston Parish children graduate with a full mind and a full tummy. This program has become an important part in the lives of so many children. IT’S OUR VOLUNTEERS and supporters who make it happen. Delivery moms meet us on Wednesdays to pick up children’s bags and deliver to their assigned school(s). Our bag packers rotate every other week, packing and sorting 600+ bags per week. It takes up to $15,000 a month in monetary and in-kind donations to make this program happen, and that amount continues to grow.

Feeding

We are pleased to introduce a new program that provides monthly family meal kit boxes that feed the minds, bodies, and family culture of food-insecure children in Livingston Parish.

YOUNG MINDS

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF FOOD INSECURITY IN CHILDREN

Each month, Mighty Moms releases a family box, which includes the ingredients for four family meals, the recipe, links to how-to videos, and even some ideas to enrich family meal times

Can permanently alter children's brain architecture

Stunted intellectual capacity

3 Affects children’s learning, social interaction & productivity

Increased risk of falling behind at school, both academically & socially

OUR IMPACT DURING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

16,674

BAGS OF FOOD SENT HOME

SCHOOLS SERVED

1,649

VOLUNTEER HOURS WORKED

$91,707

Lower reading & math test scores

SPENT ON FOOD EACH MONTH

Increased behavior problems (hyperactivity, aggression & anxiety) DATA SOURCE: FEEDING AMERICA

PROUD RECIPIENT

of a Do Good Grant from the Joe Burrow Foundation in 2023.

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ST. LILLIAN ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT

ELISSA MCKENZIE Head of School

CHRISTINE WHITLOW Principal

To provide a measurably effective education for students who have communication and learning challenges.

FUNDING SOURCES 54% Earned Program Revenue 13% Grants 12% 2022-2023 SLA Fund (Impact)

9% Scholarship Program Revenue 8% 2023 Cheers for Children 3% 3rd Party Events 1% Scholarships (Donations)

WHO WE ARE THE PURPOSE OF SLA is to offer students with exceptionalities the opportunity to maximize their potential, lead rewarding lives, and to be independent, active members of the community. Our goal is to continue to cultivate an educational environment in which students are safe, engaged and learning the skills to be successful at their highest level of function. Our integrated education and multidisciplinary therapy model is an exemplary program offering students and parents a well-informed learning environment where multiple needs can be addressed. We are a rich resource to the community of professionals who support unique learners.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY SLA DELIVERS A unique model integrating therapy and instruction on-site. Student diagnoses include Down Syndrome, developmental delay, speech and language delay, autistic spectrum disorder, apraxia, chromosomal abnormality, cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorder, and ADHD. We have unique partnerships with ESP, pediatric therapy services, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and Touchstone ABA applied behavior analysis. Our partnerships and inhouse services allow us to be a unique resource, acting as a “one-stopshop” for parents so that their child can receive all the educational care and resources they need in order to find success.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VERONICA CROW President Environmental Consultant at Ultra Consulting, LLC

ELIZABETH MARCELWILLIAMS CEO, Center for Resilience, New Orleans

JOHN MORAN Vice-President CEO Moran Construction Consultants

CATHERINE SAURAGE Community Activist, Community Coffee

THOMAS KRENTEL Secretary/Treasurer Owner, Krentel Management Services CONWAY SOLOMON Partner/CEO at Wristband, Inc.

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GARY N. SOLOMON SR. Chairman, Crescent Bank

WANDA HARGRODER LSU, Associate Professor of Professional Practice NICK CAMEL AVP, Business Banking, Hancock Whitney

HOW YOU CAN HELP SLA Fund: Our school’s annual fund and top priority, as it directly supports our students, teachers, and programs. Cheers for Children: Please donate or buy tickets to our event. 3rd Party Events: Independent fundraising events put on by community members. Corporate Giving: Whether supporting an event or program, we’ll create a program that meets your philanthropic and marketing goals. Volunteer: We’ll work with you to find activities that suit your goals and expectations.

Year Established: 2011 • 9755 Goodwood Blvd • Baton Rouge, LA 70815 • 225.771.8173 • stlillian.org •

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Baton Rouge Hope Academy is joining St. Lillian Academy!

“St. Lillian Academy is more than a school. It is a community. A family. A place and people that Charlotte loves and treasures. She is safe, ecstatically happy, excitedly welcomed, and surrounded by teachers, staff, and other students and parents who have her best interests at heart.” Donald and Theresa Hodges St. Lillian Academy Parents

Scan Here To Learn More & To Donate to Our 2023-2024 Annual Fund! St. Lillian Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies or any other school-administered programs.

BATON ROUGE EPICUREAN SOCIETY (BRES) MISSION STATEMENT

STEPHEN HIGHTOWER President

YVETTE BONANNO President-Elect

FUNDING SOURCES

The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society enriches the culinary culture for the Capital Area community while raising funds for childhood nutrition and health initiatives, educational programs and scholarships.

40% Sponsorships 60% Event Ticket Sales

WHO WE ARE

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

BRES IS a 501(c)3 presented by the best culinary professionals in the Capital Region, including chefs, caterers, restaurateurs, food suppliers and wine purveyors. Our goal is to raise local awareness of childhood health and nutrition issues in our community.

WE HAVE RAISED over $1 million for local charities such as BREADA, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, SmartBodies, American Culinary Foundation, LSU School of Nutrition, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Girls on the Run, and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Backpack Program. In addition, we have raised funds for education, scholarships, and teaching students about community involvement and cultural preservation and leadership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STEPHEN HIGHTOWER YVETTE BONANNO JEFF MEYERS SCOTT HIGGINS JEREMY LANGLOIS JIM URDIALES JOHN WOLFF III BRIAN DYKES KELLY FIRESHEETS CHIP CHESTEEN

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JIM ALBERT BRAD WATTS

HOW YOU CAN HELP

KRISANN K DECUIR PAM CONNORS LAUREN ATTAWAY WILL TRAYLOR JOSHUA HEBERT GINO MARINO MEGHANN YOUNG BILLY BERGER DON BERGERON

Foundations, corporations, grants and individuals can provide essential financial resources to expand our reach and maximize the effectiveness of our mission initiatives. Volunteer opportunities for all events play a vital role in achieving our goals, raising awareness and funds for the charities we support.

BRUCE ATTINGER MICKEY FREIBERG

Year Established: 2007 • P.O. Box 14178 • Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.572.0802 • bresbr.org •

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To Baton Rouge

Culinary experiences for a cause! Making Baton Rouge children healthy one Fete at a time. To enrich the culinary culture for the Capital Area Community while raising funds for childhood nutrition initiatives, educational programs and scholarships. City

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. We invest in making the Baton Rouge community better, one meal at a time.”

Group Hospitality is proud to partner with Baton Rouge Epicurean Society.

-STEPHEN HIGHTOWER

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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA MISSION STATEMENT

DAVID K. KNIEPP President & CEO

TED FIRNBERG Board of Directors Chair

Volunteers of America is a movement organized to reach and uplift all people. We measure our success in positive change in the lives of individuals and communities we serve.

FUNDING SOURCES 4% Individual & Corporate Contributions 1% Foundation Grants 2% Local Contracts

50% State Contracts 43% Federal Contracts

WHO WE ARE SINCE 1921, Volunteers of America has served the most vulnerable members of our community. We are a premier provider of effective, high-quality social services, including: • Behavioral/mental health for children and adults • Early childhood care and education • Therapeutic foster care • Support for adults with disabilities • Affordable and safe housing • Assistance for at-risk Veterans and seniors • Homeless outreach • Offender re-entry/transition We believe that meeting basic needs can be life-changing; that social programs don’t have to be big, complicated, expensive, or impersonal; and that human services are most effective when carried out in a spirit of kindness and caring.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY OUR CONSUMERS are obviously at the heart of what we do every day. Last year, we served more than 37,000 individuals. They are some of the most vulnerable members of our community, including families in poverty, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals experiencing homelessness, those with behavioral/mental health issues, veterans, low-income seniors, and at-risk youth and foster children. We aim to create a community where all people live in safety, with social, emotional and physical well-being, spiritual fulfillment, justice and hope.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KIM BROOKS EBR Parish Attorney’s Office

TONJA JACKSON Vice Chair Generations Security Consultants, LLC

SCOTT J. LAZARONE, CPA Treasurer CPA, Partner, Faulk & Winkler

DR. BELINDA DAVIS Associate Professor, LSU, BESE Representative

COL. FULTON JOHNSON EBRP School System Director, Army Instructor

DR. CHRISTY MAMOU Caring Minds

TED FIRNBERG Chair School Aids, Inc.

PEARLIE JOHNSON New Gideon Baptist Church

JILL COUVILLON Arthur J. Gallagher

TERRY J. FORTUNE, SR. Valluzzo Companies DR. KRISTIN LYNCH GRIMES Secretary The Louisiana Center for Health & Wellness, LLC

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DAVID K. KNIEPP President & CEO Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana JUSTIN P. LANGLOIS Stirling Properties

SHERRY S. MCBEATH Rotary Club of Baton Rouge CHARLENE MONTELARO Retired, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank MICHAEL P. NIZZO Regional President, Capital Area b1BANK ANTOINETTE PATTERSON Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

BRET L. PINSON President, Pinson & Associates ANDREW P. SELLERS Powers & Sellers LADONNA WILLIAMS Past Chair Our Lady of the Lake Physicians Group

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate to our mission at voascla.org/DONATE. Make a School Readiness Tax Credit donation. Leave a bequest/estate gift or give a memorial/ tribute donation. Volunteer with us! You can create positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Year Established: 1921 • 7389 Florida Blvd., Suite 101A • Baton Rouge, LA 70806-4657 225.387.0061 • voascla.org •

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i m y l p e a v i c t t i i s n o g P MORE THAN 37,000 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS 27 PARISHES. OUR LIFE CHANGING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: • Behavioral & Mental Health Services • Support for Adults with Disabilities • HIV/AIDS Support • Therapeutic Foster Care

• Homeless Outreach • Dolly Parton Imagination Library • Assistance for at-risk Veterans and Seniors

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• Offender Re-entry & Transition • Affordable and Safe Housing • Early Childhood Care and Education

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2023-2024 SEASON THE NUTCRACKER A TALE FROM THE BAYOU December 16-17 | 2pm & 6pm The River Center Theatre Featuring the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

PILOBOLUS re:CREATION March 10 | 2pm & 7:30pm Co-Presented with Manship Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts

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PILOBOLUS

CINDERELLA April 20-21 | 2pm The River Center Theatre

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THE BATON ROUGE BALLET THEATRE Inspiring and Uniting the Community Through Dance Since 1960

OUR PROMISE BRBT inspires and unites our community through dance. With your help BRBT hosts world-renowned guest artists in Baton Rouge, delights audiences with “The Nutcracker - A Tale from the Bayou” and other locally-produced favorites, offers professional-caliber training and community master classes, creates and provides opportunities for dance scholarships, and broadens enrichment programs that bring dance into area schools. Our dancers also perform in area libraries, day camps and senior facilities.

OUR COMMUNITY “The Ballet Experience” provides hundreds of free tickets to underserved communities. “The Youth Ballet Tour” reaches audiences young and old across multiple parishes. “Ballet for Every Body” cultivates new dance enthusiasts with its message of inclusivity brought directly to area schools.

A GRAND FINALE YEAR!

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Thank you to BRBT Co-Artistic Directors Sharon Mathews and Molly Buchmann for 48 years of service to the Baton Rouge Community. The highly-respected dance industry leaders are retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 season.

MISSION HEART, INC.

Amy Pieroni, Executive Assistant

DeeBee Cox, Executive Director

CURRENT MISSION HEART BOARD OF DIRECTORS • DeeBee Cox

• Dewayne Davis

• Rebecca Davis

• Dr. Ethan Byrne

• Amanda Hughes • Scarlett Tubre

• Ashley Hughes

Board Member

• Meleesa Davis

• Lashonda Davis

• Doug Cox

Executive Director

Board Member

Vice President Secretary

Treasurer

Mission Statement To provide effective, high quality, faith-based addiction services, resources and support to women seeking recovery from substance abuse.

Board Member

of providing transitional housing to over 1,000 women with children over the last 23 years.

We Provide: • Transitional Housing with capacity for 27 women

Who We Are Mission Heart was founded in 2000 to provide the proper transitional housing, support, and resources to women in recovery from substance abuse. The goal of our services is to break the cycle of addiction and provide women with the life skills they need to become responsible contributors to their community. Mission Heart teaches these women about financial independence and self-sufficiency. Mission Heart allows children weekend stays with their moms. Mission Heart is most proud

• Food • Care Packages: bedding, towels, toiletries, guidance books, notebooks • Assistance with identification documents, SNAP benefits, work clothing, bus passes, emergency transportation • Intensive outpatient therapies • Substance abuse groups • Certified peer support • Job skills and job placement • Children weekend overnight stays

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The Three Phases PHASE 1 - Recovery and Life Building Skills PHASE 2 - Legal resolutions, healthy living, and family/community building PHASE 3 - Financial Independence

How You Can Help • FUNDRAISING GALA: Purchase tickets and attend on April 27, 2024. • ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE/BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Fundraiser picnic and facility tours. • MH CLOSET: Donate or shop MH closet for name brand like-new clothing. • DONATE: $19 will provide 1-week bus pass and $119 will provide 1 week of housing for a participant. We also accept donations of cars, playground equipment and new clothing to be sold in our MH closet. • EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: Corporations can provide a job or on-the-job training. Individuals can provide job transportation and employment mentorship.

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Supporting Women in their Fight against Addiction MY STORY Contrary to prevalent misconceptions, addiction is not a matter of choice; it is a profound affliction. This truth is deeply personal to me, as my father tragically succumbed to this relentless disease. Addiction mercilessly consumes the mind, and tears families apart, without regard for our opinions on the matter. No rational family member or friend willingly embarks on a path to self-destruction, jeopardizing their career, finances, and relationships. The battle against addiction is a multifaceted struggle, one that cannot be effectively fought by well-meaning but untrained friends or family members. This underscores the critical importance of connecting with and supporting organizations like Mission Heart. As a female loan officer, I derive immense satisfaction from assisting families in achieving their dream of homeownership. In the spirit of paying it forward, I am also dedicated to helping provide housing and comprehensive support services for women who are bravely battling addiction. I implore you to join me in the crusade against this formidable disease by contributing to Mission Heart. Your support is invaluable, and we are profoundly grateful for your generosity.

Jåmïë Tåÿlør Meet Jamie Taylor, the accomplished Branch Manager of The Mortgage Firm’s Baton Rouge oﬃce. Jamie holds licenses in multiple states, including Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, and Colorado. With an impressive career spanning over 15 years, she has successfully originated more than $500 million in home loans, and was ranked top 1% of mortgage originators nationwide in 2022, as recognized by Experience.com. If you’re eager to explore the diverse range of loan programs that The Mortgage Firm has to oﬀer, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jamie. Her wealth of experience and expertise makes her the ideal resource to guide you through your mortgage journey.

JAMIE TAYLOR

BRANCH MANAGER | LOAN ORIGINATOR | NMLS 80654

C: 225-921-4003 NMLS 189233

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A 501(c)3 non-profit affiliate of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Our Mission “The Mission of AGives! is to support wellness programs, community health, children’s welfare, nutrition and hunger needs, and the wellness of pets in the marketplace within which we serve.”

Employee hands-on volunteer experiences are important to us. AGives! partnerships help provide volunteer opportunities to employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Associated Grocers has over 500 employees.

Serving Your Neighborhood Grocery Store...

SERVING THE COMMUNITY! Associated Grocers, Inc. has over 180 retail member stores throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Some of the causes we have supported:

CREATING IMPACT Meaningful relationships with organizations making a difference in our communities can have a lasting impact on our retail members, employees, and our fellow neighbors.

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FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICE CENTER MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

To remove obstacles, provide options, and accelerate success for children and families of East Baton Rouge Parish.

40% 16% Rental Income EBRP Mayor/ President’s Office 18% LA. Commission on 6% Law Enforcement Grants 16% 4% EBRP Sheriff’s Office 19th JDC District Attorney’s Office

ROXSON WELCH Executive Director

WHO WE ARE WE PERSONIFY THE word family. The Family and Youth Service Center opened its doors in July 2011 partnering with agencies who share the purpose of building a stronger future by building stronger children. Along with our onsite partners, we assist an average of 5,000 families a year. FYSC is a continually growing collaborative, adding resources and agencies. We fuel collaboration and creative problem solving as we all work together to help kids be the best they can be. It is inspiring to see how seamlessly and effortlessly the agencies work together to provide whatever is needed to help families and children in crisis.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY A LOCAL SCHOOL referred a young girl to FYSC after she missed practically the entire school year and created chaos on the days she did attend. The paperwork showed a problem child, but we discovered she was actually a child with a problem. Hundreds of children later, we still look beyond the problem to find the child. That’s FYSC … finding the child through their story and working together to help write new beginnings.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KELLY BONAVENTURE President representing the 19th JDC District Attorney JANE WOOD Vice President representing the EBRP Sheriff SCOTT RAIFORD Secretary representing Juvenile Court KEVIN CLEMENT representing Juvenile Court

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ANTONYA CRUMP representing the EBRP Constable

TIRZAH SMITH representing the EBRP School System MELISSA MARTIN representing Capital Area Human Services District KAYLA JONES representing DCFS LINDA CARTER Community member JUDGE KATHLEEN STEWART-RICHEY Community member ASHLEY CARUSO Community member

HOW YOU CAN HELP Targeted tutoring (pre-service or retired teachers greatly needed) Management of our Giving Library (organizational skills needed) Skilled help such as carpentry or sewing Funding for various projects, including maintenance of historic buildings and grounds, social media assistance, and resources for Project Impact: Child Survivors of Violent Crime.

Year Established: 2011 • 1120 Government St. • Baton Rouge, LA 70802 • 225.239.7802 • fysc-ebr.org •

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REMOVING OBSTACLES AND PROVIDING OPTIONS

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Parish Sheriff’s Office

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For information on our agency partners, please visit our website: www.fysc-ebr.org For information on our agency partners, please visit our website: www.fysc-ebr.org

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LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF

JAY ISCH Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

To preserve, protect and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of Deaf citizens of Louisiana.

90% Community-based services such as interpreting 10% Donations

SHERRY CROSBY President, Board of Directors

WHO WE ARE THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES: that every Deaf person should have equal access to any service provided to taxpaying citizens; in free and appropriate public education with an emphasis on early access for establishing a language foundation for every Deaf child; in preserving our heritage, culture, and the status of our linguistic minority in nourishing every Deaf person’s wellbeing in every aspect toward healthy self-esteem and self-confidence with selfadvocacy abilities. The objective is that every Deaf person should be able to lead a life as a self-sufficient citizen.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WE ADVOCATE FOR our Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing community, and push for policy and legislative changes positively impacting our community. We bridge gaps in community resources for our community and provide services in ASL (American Sign Language).

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

SHERRY CROSBY President

DAVID WELCH Member-at-Large

JERROD WINGATE Vice President

KATRINA WILLIAMS Member-at-Large

Book Drive Fund

Scholarship Fund

NIGEL BURKHALTER Secretary

CHERYL EDGERSON Member-at-Large

Toy Drive Fund

Donations

JIMMY CHALLIS GORE Treasurer

Year Established: 1908 • 3112 Valley Creek Dr., Suite E • Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.319.5586 • Lad1908.org •

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OUR BELIEF Deaf Focus is a Deaf-led program that takes a Deaf-Centric approach to the provision of services. This approach uniquely positions us to assist our customers to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the facilitation of communications with Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing individuals. Deaf Focus is also committed to educating its customers on the importance of accessibility and the various ways it can be achieved.

We understand that to be Deaf is to be part of a vibrant culture and language-rich community that needs to be understood, shared, and appreciated.

OUR SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT

COMMUNITY

Offering Comprehensive, Cultural and Linguistic Intervention Services to Individuals, Children, Families and Professionals through our social workers.

Our award-winning advocates work passionately to raise awareness and educate the community through resources such as training for First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Medical Professionals; Life Transition Assistance and Employment Coaching; and Community events providing opportunities for immersion in American Sign Language like our Summer program, Kidz Kamp.

COMMUNICATION Providing Quality Sign Language Interpreting, American Sign Language classes, and Communication Support and Intervention.

10,000

Approximate number of individuals that we serve in Louisiana.

51.6%

Approximate percentage of Deaf and hard-ofhearing people in Louisiana who are unemployed or underemployed.

2,500

Approximate number of children in the Education system that are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.

65%

Approximate percentage of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children who are either language deprived or language delayed due to lack of access to language or communication.

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BATON ROUGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE, INC.

PATRICIA SMITH Executive Director

DAN CHAVIS COO

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

To facilitate in-home early childhood education and support to families and caregivers of underresourced children age 4 and under, in preparing them for kindergarten.

98% Grants: Charles Lamar Family Foundation, Louis Calder Foundation, La. Dept. Of Health Minority Health Access, EBRP Housing Authority, EBRP School System 2% Donations: Hancock Whitney Bank, Dr. Bernard Weiss Family, Jean & William Wilcox Fund

WHO WE ARE ORGANIZED IN 2019, we address the educational needs of underserved preschoolers ages 0 - 4, in low- to moderate-income households, who are not in a Learning Center or Head Start program. We support the role of parents or caregivers as the first teacher and we stress the importance of early childhood health and education on brain development. Our Early Learning Specialists meet weekly with the caregivers and children in their homes, or in nearby libraries or community centers, providing each family free, age-appropriate books and educational toys, together with health guidance. Assessments measure progress as well as observed developmental issues for referral to specialized resources.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WE STRIVE TO break the “poverty cycle” by introducing quality early childhood education practices to parents and caregivers, and by increasing access to community resources addressing education, nutrition, and mental health. Our Home Start Program utilizes several models of early childhood education that reinforce the parent’s or caregiver’s role as the child’s teacher and advocate. The program also focuses on parents’ responsibility for their child’s school readiness and wellness. The aim is to empower young children to become healthy lifelong learners.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REV. CLEE LOWE Chairman DAN CHAVIS Secretary/Treasurer

THETA WILLIAMS DR. PATRICIA EDWARDS DR. ERMA BORKSEY DR. KASUNDRA CYRUS REV. RONALD SUTTON

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HOW YOU CAN HELP As we continue to grow the number of families served in East Baton Rouge Parish, we recognize the need to expand our Home Start program into the surrounding parishes. Our greatest need is to fund local staffing and the purchase of books, educational toys, and other learning tools to be given to the families in support of continuing early childhood education in their homes.

Year Established: 2019 • 4826 Jamestown Ave., Suite 1C • Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.928.8484 • brecec.org •

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Helping Parents and Caregivers Prepare Pre-school Children to Succeed in School The Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative, Inc., is a non-profit network of community organizations working directly with parents and caregivers to prepare pre-school children for kindergarten. The organization supports parents and caregivers as their children’s first teacher by providing them the tools, skills, and confidence to teach their pre-school children in the home.

Early Childhood Education and Wellness Program

Our HomeStart program assists parents and caregivers of preschoolers not in early learning centers or Head Start get prepared for kindergarten. We encourage and support the role of the parent and caregiver as the child’s ﬁrst teacher and their responsibility for their child’s wellness. Each family receives free books and educational toys for use in the home by parent and/or caregiver. Preschoolers are assessed regularly using standard assessments and referred to community resources as necessary. HomeStart includes weekly in-person or virtual sessions, and other educational/wellness activities and resources. Our program meets in homes, libraries, community centers, churches and other available facilities. Our Early Learning Specialists are members of the community who are culturally compatible and speak the language of the family.

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4826 Jamestown Avenue, Suite 1C, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 • 225.928.8484 www.BRECEC.org

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THE ARC BATON ROUGE MISSION STATEMENT

JP GASPARD Executive Director

AL THIBODEAUX President

To improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through advocacy, services, and support.

FUNDING SOURCES .91% Unrestricted Contributions 2.33% Restricted Grants 1.31% Capital Area Human Services

3.29% Sales & Contracts 1.09% Private Pay 90.46% Medicaid .61% Rental Income

WHO WE ARE SINCE 1954, The Arc Baton Rouge has been a pillar of support and a vital resource for our area’s individuals affected by disabilities (“different abilities”) and their families. We understand that researching and gaining access to every service needed for these individuals throughout their lifetime can be challenging. Our goal is to reach and educate families about services offered in our area and assist in any way possible to ensure each individual receives adequate daily care and support. We are also one of two Arcs in the state that support Early Steps programs for babies and children with special abilities.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE ARC Baton Rouge offers daily support services (both in-home and at our facilities) through day habilitation services, vocational services, and in-home care support. Our day habilitation services provide individuals with a caring home-away-from-home environment, socialization, and activities while allowing their families and caregivers an opportunity to work and complete tasks that may be difficult for individuals with different abilities. For our vocational program, individuals participate in supervised daily tasks in our community. Our in-home services provide additional support to those who want to maintain their independence.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE BOARD ALLEN THIBODEAUX President Retired, Parent STEPHANIE REID BORNE Vice President & Chapter Representative CEO, Geaux Marketing Group DR. ELIANA PIZARRO Secretary Physician ALLYSON SADLER Treasurer CPA, EAG Gulf Coast

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ROSE ANN MARTIN President, Trianon ASHELY MCREYNOLDS Program Manager, The Arc of Louisiana MOLLY PHILLIPS Program Coordinator for Adaptive and Adult Leisure Programs, BREC MARY DURUSAU Board Advisor Director, Louisiana Old State Capitol

HOW YOU CAN HELP Become a member! Sign up on our website under the membership tab. Event sponsorships: Help us raise funds, promote awareness, and support our services. Share your skills: Our individuals love to participate in new activities. Email us: Learn more at info@arcbatonrouge.org

Year Established: 1954 • 12616 Jefferson Hwy. • Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225.927.0855 • thearcbr.org •

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A place for all abilities. Services & Support For All Ages CHILDREN’S SERVICES / EARLY STEPS DAYTIME SUPPORT / DAY HABILITATION RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL

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ALLSTAR COMMUNITY OUTREACH MISSION STATEMENT

NATASHA JAMES President

LADIRA JAMES Executive Director

Comprehensive, compassionate care promoting, healing, recovery and personal growth; empowering individuals to achieve their potential, reducing stigma, and creating a brighter future through tailored, evidenced-based treatments.

FUNDING SOURCES 100% Funded through Allstar Community Care

WHO WE ARE ALLSTAR COMMUNITY OUTREACH is a nonprofit organization established in 2014 to address the diverse needs of the clients we service through Allstar Community Care, a behavioral health agency. We prioritize connecting individuals with essential resources such as food and shelter, recognizing that meeting these basic needs is crucial for overall well-being. While we do not directly provide financial assistance, we are fully dedicated to operating within the framework of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Our mission is to ensure that individuals have their fundamental needs met before addressing other areas of personal growth and development.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY ALLSTAR COMMUNITY OUTREACH has made a significant impact in the lives of others. Through our partnerships with schools, we have donated computers, distributed over 5,000 book bags at back-to-school events, provided financial aid, and volunteered our time to assist schools in need. We also donated to the rebuild of Glen Oaks Park Library after the 2016 flood. Recognizing the challenges of the pandemic, we established an in-house Food Pantry to address food insecurities for clients without transportation to reach food banks. And our yearly Family Day in the Park brings joy and connection to the community.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NATASHA JAMES President LADIRA RICHARDSON Secretary KIMBERLY COLLINS WALKER Treasurer

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HOW YOU CAN HELP You can help by making donations to our: Food Pantry Annual Family Day in the Park Annual Back-to-School Bash Thanksgiving food basket giveaway Joyful Giving Initiative

Year Established: 2014 • 2211 Weymouth Dr., Suite C • Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.923.3733 • allstarcommunitycare.com •

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VISION We exist to meet the behavioral health needs of individuals ages 4 and up by providing services to increase healthy functioning in their families, workplace, school and communities. We seek to actively promote awareness and to educate the Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes about behavior health and mental health illness and advocate for those who are diagnosed with either of these diagnoses, through active engagements ineducational programs, community events workshops and seminars.

MISSION Allstar Community Care strives to provide comprehensive and compassionate care that promotes healing, recovery, and personal growth. Our goal is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives, while also promoting community integration and reducing stigma surrounding mental health. We are committed to providing evidenced based treatments and interventions that are tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve and creating a brighter future for all.

INVESTING IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS!

How We Help CRISIS INTERVENTION

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Psychiatric Support & Treatment Psychosocial Rehabilitation/ Skills Training

Family Counseling Services Child & Adolescent Counseling Services

TELEHEALTH SERVICES Psychiatric Evaluations Medication Management

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WHAT OUR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS SAY ABOUT US

17TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY WAITER EVENT ON JULY 19, 2023

“Thank you to all the celebrity waiters, donors, sponsors, and attendees for the best celebration we could have ever asked for reminding us all that Hope Is Here!”

MISSION Our mission is to help children and their families on their path of healing by providing trauma-informed, child-focused services in the aftermath of physical abuse, sexual abuse or a violent crime.

VISION Our vision is to work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team and community to ensure accessible, trauma-informed care services in the pursuit of safety, healing, and justice for all children and their families.

CORE VALUES H – Healing

O – Outreach

P – Prevention

E – Empowerment

626 East Blvd | Baton Rouge, LA 225-343-1984 | batonrougecac.org

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Our mission is to improve human health througout the lifespan.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center 6400 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 www.pbrf.org

World’s largest academic nutrition research center

Helped create DASH diet, a top ranked diet in the US

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries related to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia. The scientists conduct basic, clinical and population health research and are dedicated to solving the world-wide obesity epidemic. Philanthropic gifts help accelerate the exploration of new ideas, innovative techniques, lifechanging programs, and powerful technologies. By contributing to Pennington Biomedical, you have the power to help people everywhere live longer and healthier lives.

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US Military Nutrition Research Leader

Involved in testing all obesity, most diabetes, and many dementia drugs in market

GIRL SCOUTS LOUISIANA EAST MISSION STATEMENT

DR. REBECCA PENNINGTON Chief Executive Officer

LYNDIA M.G. JONES, MD GSLE Board Chair

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

FUNDING SOURCES 74.3% Product Sales 14.9% Contributions 1.6% Shop

2.7% Program Fees 6.4% Other

WHO WE ARE GIRL SCOUTS LOUISIANA EAST works to expand Girl Scouting across the 23 parishes of southeast Louisiana. Recently, the Girl Scout DreamLab was opened in Gonzales as the Council’s new headquarters and the Council has embarked on a Capital Campaign to upgrade both Camp properties (Marydale and Covington) to provide the experience girls of today expect. Girl Scouting focuses on four pillars: STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship, to help girls develop courage and confidence as part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY GIRL SCOUTS WORK to make an impact in the community, whether it is volunteering at a local food bank or refurbishing a school playground. Girl Scouts can also work on earning three of the highest awards—Bronze, Silver and Gold—to make sustainable impact. In addition, GSLE has worked to form community-based troops through outreach efforts, reaching nearly 1,000 girls in underserved areas of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. These troops work to provide the same Girl Scouting experience as traditional troops through the work of staff and part-time program presenters.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OFFICERS LYNDIA M.G. JONES, MD Board Chair BRETT BONIN First Vice Chair

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ADRIENNE BLANCO Treasurer DR. REBECCA PENNINGTON Chief Executive Officer

JACQUELYN DANIELS MICHAEL DILDY BECKY LEBLANC

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

DR. KINESHA HARRIS

CHIMENE GRANT SALOY Second Vice Chair

TOYA BROWN-ROBERTSON

DAVID MAGEE

DR. MARI ANN CALLAIS

GUY RECOTTA, JR.

NICOLE LEARSON Secretary

KATHRYN A. COLLINS

BETSY STONER

ERIN COWSER

MARY-PATRICIA WRAY

HOW YOU CAN HELP Leave No Girl Inside Capital Campaign: improvements at Camps Marydale and Covington. Our Girls, Our Future Luncheon Sponsorships Outreach: Community-based troop programming at various giving levels.

Year Established: 1912 • 3005 W. Cabela’s Parkway, Suite J • Gonzales, LA 70737 504.733.8220 • gsle.org •

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LEAVE NO GIRL INSIDE ... for Generations to Come

Girl Scouts Louisiana East provides amazing opportunities for girls to develop and grow a love for the great outdoors. Our mission: Leave no girl inside! Studies show that outdoor experiences are essential to leadership development in girls. By contributing to this Leave No Girl Inside Campaign, you will be investing to ensure another 170+ years of sustainable outdoor experiences for future generations of girls and young women in southeast Louisiana. Will you join us as we endeavor to leave no girl inside?

For more information, please contact RPennington@GSLE.org.

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KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM MISSION STATEMENT

CHRISTINA MELTON Executive Director

KRISTIAN BEATTY Deputy Director

FUNDING SOURCES 49% 39% Earned Income Contributed Income (admission, membership, (donations & sponsorships) field trips, special 11% events, professional Government Support (State development for of Louisiana, BREC, and educators, facility government grants) rentals, and 1% foundation grants) Investments

Knock Knock Children’s Museum is a community spark for engaging, playful learning experiences that inspire and support lifelong learning.

WHO WE ARE STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT, along with intensive research and planning led to the development of Knock Knock’s 18 hands-on Learning Zones, ensuring every detail of our museum fosters learning through play from birth to age 8. Our museum sparks creativity and curiosity, and exposes children to a world of possibility and opportunity through real-life educational environments and an array of career pathways that lay a foundation for literacy and STEAM-focused experimentation. Since opening in 2017 and despite being shut down for 447 days during the pandemic, the museum has welcomed more than half a million visitors and offered professional development for local educators.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR ACCESS FOR ALL initiatives, Knock Knock opens doors across our region to make a positive impact on children and families and promote inclusivity and diversity within our community. By providing reduced-price admission for qualifying families, Head Start field trip scholarships, and special sensory-friendly hours for children with special needs and disabilities, the museum plays a crucial role in providing unique and enriching, playful learning experiences for all children, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. Each year, we welcome thousands of school children through field trips, offer professional development for hundreds of area educators, and provide enhanced programs for families.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HUNTER HINES Chair DR. STEWART GORDON Vice Chair

TREY GODFREY LARRY D. GALLOWAY

LEVAR W. GREENHOUSE Secretary

DAVID GUILLORY

JORDAN HULTBERG Treasurer

MELISSA JUNEAU

ROLFE MILLER Past chair

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WILLIAM EGLIN

EMILIA HENRY ALEXANDRA LAYFIELD NELL MCANELLY

MI MI BANKSTON

STEPHEN MILLER

RACHEL DAIGRE

REBECCA NELSON

SANDRA DAVIS

CRAIG NETTERVILLE

STACI DEUMITE DUHE’

ROBERT PETTIT

HOW YOU CAN HELP Who’s There? Fund: provides critical operational support for sustaining and enhancing our awardwinning museum and nationally respected, engaging, and educational programs. Access for All Programs: includes community-wide Free Days, Play 4 All inclusive and sensory-friendly hours, school field trips, reduced–price admission for those who qualify, and Knock Knock at Your Door community outreach. Donor Sponsorships: support special events, themed programming, or teacher training developed by experts and researchers in early learning strategies.

Year Established: 2017 • 1900 Dalrymple Dr. • Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.388.3090 • knockknockmuseum.org •

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PLAY, LEARN, EXPLORE!

Let your toddler create and experiment with different materials, textures, and colors, from finger painting to playdough sculpting.

Join us for special stories, rhymes, songs, and fun - all specially designed for Knock Knock’s youngest visitors.

Led by experienced artists, children use their imagination as they participate in hands-on projects using a variety of art materials.

Children dive into special projects including tinkering, engineering, and robotics with our specially trained staff.

We open an hour early for members to play, learn, and explore at their own pace. Join us for an exclusive Baby Rhyme Time every Friday.

Bring your little ones for a wild time! Learn and interact with critters and capture memorable moments with our featured animal each month!

Play is serious business for children. At Knock Knock Children’s Museum, we know that play is essential to brain development – building a foundation for the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of all children. Ninety percent of brain development happens before kindergarten, so providing high-quality, impactful opportunities to learn through play in a safe and inclusive environment is foundational in preparing children for success in school and in life.

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ST. ELIZABETH FOUNDATION

GEORGE TOWN JR. Chairman of the Board

TERI JAMES CASSO Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

Through advocacy, counseling, medical and housing services, we support a pregnant woman in her decision to make an adoption plan for her child and provide placement services for adopting couples.

80% Earned Income 14% Annual Giving 5% Special Events 1% Grants

WHO WE ARE ST. ELIZABETH FOUNDATION is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, licensed adoption agency whose goal is to offer counseling options to women experiencing unintended pregnancies and placement services for adopting couples. The agency provides an alternative to abortion and parenting before someone is ready to do so. We make it a priority to facilitate ongoing communication between birth families and adoptive families in semi-open adoptions as well as facilitate reunions for families who were part of closed adoptions. Since our founding in 1988, St. Elizabeth has had the honor of placing over 600 infants and children into permanent, loving adoptive homes.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY ST. ELIZABETH STRIVES to impact each of our clients’ lives in positive ways. We provide support beyond a birth mother’s prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care in the form of housing, transportation, and lifetime counseling services. All efforts are focused on ensuring a healthy pregnancy and delivery, and improving each woman’s chances for an independent stable life after placement. In turn, we also help create loving, permanent adoptive homes for their babies. We offer education as well as preplacement and post-placement support to families to ensure that they are equipped to provide the best possible care for each child.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GEORGE TOWN, JR. Chairman BRIAN MCCLURE Vice President

AL JONES TERRI LEBLANC

ASHLEY BLANCHARD Secretary

ROBIN MARRERO

A. HAYS TOWN, JR. Treasurer

DAVID RABALAIS

LILLIE GALLAGHER Director Emerita

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BETH FULLER

FRANKLIN FOIL

SUSAN MENG ADAM TOWN EMILY TOWN GAY TOWN

HOW YOU CAN HELP Giving opportunities include: Corporate sponsorship of our annual gala, Easter Brunch, and outreach programs Annual giving (visit our website to make an online donation). In-kind donations (auction items, food, beverages, or supplies for our gala). Make a donation during 225 Gives. Make a donation in November to celebrate National Adoption Month.

Year Established: 1988 • 8054 Summa Ave., Suite A • Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225.769.8888 • stelizabethfoundation.org •

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Ådøptïøñ Building Families, One Child at a Time…

Providing lifetime counseling services and care for our birth mothers is important for us - we care throughout the entire process. At St. Elizabeth Foundation, our mission is to assist birth mothers and help build families. We understand that adoption can be an emotional experience for everyone involved, whether you are the one deciding how to handle an unplanned pregnancy or your family is deciding to adopt. We know that the process is not always easy, but that’s where we come in. St. Elizabeth Foundation is dedicated to walking people through the adoption process. We help everyone come together to help each other and most importantly, help a child. We believe in families. We believe that adoption is a loving choice.

Located in Baton Rouge, we are proud to provide adoption services throughout the state including New Orleans, Lafayette, and Hammond.

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THE SUNSHINE FOUNDATION, INC.

SHIRLEY PORTER Founder and President

LISA JOHNSON Treasurer & Development Director

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

Our mission is to enhance the self-esteem, health and overall well-being of young children throughout the State of Louisiana with the positive messages in our book You Are Sunshine.

The Sunshine Foundation is solely dependent on donations. We have one major fundraiser per year, Sunshine for Kids Gala. We also participate in a Kendra Scott Gives Back event. 100% of the funds raised go to furthering the mission of The Sunshine Foundation.

WHO WE ARE WE ARE VERY PROUD of the message that You Are Sunshine conveys to the children of Louisiana and we are happy to have distributed more than 50,000 books.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY SUNSHINE BELIEVES THAT the message in You Are Sunshine, when conveyed to young children, gives them a good foundation in believing that they too are sunshine and that using and spreading that sunshine will assist them as they grow into teenagers, young adults and happy and productive members of society. Knowing from a young age that they can make a difference in another child’s day/week just by spreading their own sunshine, will give them the belief in themselves to achieve great things as they mature.

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SHIRLEY L. PORTER Founder and President CHRIS WEILENMAN Vice President LISA J. JOHNSON Treasurer and Development Director STEPHANIE ARCENEAUX Secretary

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DIANE BRUNO

ELAINA DISHER

LOIS SAYE

KELI SNELSON

BECKY HARRIS

CARLIE BOUDREAUX

ANGELA SUMMERVILLE CRYSTAL KLEINPETER ALYSON NASS

MIKALA MORGAN MATTIE YOES CATHERINE “KITTY” KIMBALL Honorary

HOW YOU CAN HELP Sunshine is currently looking for board members and corporate partnerships to assist in furthering the mission of Sunshine. Donations to The Sunshine Foundation are needed and greatly appreciated.

Year Established: 1999 • P.O. Box 84531 • Baton Rouge, LA 70884 225.802.3222 • sunshinefoundation.net •

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WRITTEN FOR EVERY CHILD WHO HAS EVER FELT HURT, ALONE OR UNWORTHY AND FOR EVERY ADULT WHO CARES.

At The Sunshine Foundation, we strive to provide our youth with the best resources to help them grow and develop both mentally and emotionally. We understand the importance of providing children with the tools they need to feel confident and loved in their childhood, so that they can continue to foster those same values into their teenage years.

THE BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND FRENCH

WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING COMMUNITY PARTNERS & BOARD MEMBERS! PLEASE REACH OUT TO LISA JOHNSON FOR MORE INFORMATION. sunshinefoundation1997@gmail.com | 225-802-3222 | sunshinefoundation.net

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THE SAFETY PLACE & LOUISIANA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENTS

CRYSTAL PICHON The Safety Place CEO

DUSTIN YATES Louisiana Firefighters Foundation CEO

The Safety Place and Louisiana Firefighters Foundation are nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the public through safety and wellness education. Our mission is to save and improve the lives of first responders and community members.

THE SAFETY PLACE FUNDING SOURCES 20% 10% Public Grants

Private/Individual Donors

56%

Corporate Donors

14%

State/Federal Funding

LOUISIANA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION FUNDING SOURCES 50% 50%

Private/Individual Donors

Fundraising Events

WHO WE ARE LOUISIANA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION provides expert fire industry professionals who mentor aspiring/emerging first responders. We help reduce citizen risk through progressive safety training courses; conduct youth safety certifications; and offer school programs and community events. THE SAFETY PLACE is the only safety and injury prevention nonprofit of its kind in Louisiana. The agency provides certified safety experts to educate families about the correct use/installation of car seats; driver safety; bike safety; gun safety, infant safe sleep, maternal health/wellness and more. Together, both organizations will be the premier provider of safety training/education, improving the quality and quantity of life for first responders and community members.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE SAFETY PLACE 2022 IMPACT: Car Seat Installations – 294; Car Seat Distributions - 130; Car Seat Safety Events -15; Crib Distributions - 18; Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention Events – 4; Diaper & Wipe Distributions - 26,200 Diapers & 1048 packs of wipes; Families Reached – 203; Community Events – 58; Bike Safety Programs – 70; Community Bike Rides – 7; Driver Safety & Alcohol Prevention Programs – 50; for a Total Community Impact of 16,522. LOUISIANA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION 2022 IMPACT: Stop the Bleed+CPR Trainings – 7; Community Emergency Responder Training – 1; Hybrid Firefighter & EMT Training Academy – 1; Safe Sitter+CPR Training – 1; First on the Scene – 1; 21 First Responder Certification Courses, and 450+ firefighters trained across 9 parishes, for a Total Community Impact of 660 trained.

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THE SAFETY PLACE

TANYA CHAPMAN Director

JOE PERRY Director

RODNEY ANTHONY Director

JOE LAWERENCE Director

MONIQUE MARINO Director

STEVEN BRANSCUM Director

CRYSTAL PICHON Executive Official/Secretary

KELLY ZIMMERMAN Director

ERIN BRADFORD Director

LOUISIANA FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION

DUSTIN YATES Executive Official

RACHEL CARROCCIO Director

CHAD ROBERSON President

LEXLEE OVERTON President JOHNNIE BROWN Vice President LAUREN SHERMAN Treasurer KRISTEN LIZANA Director

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HOW YOU CAN HELP Support The Safety Place Interactive Education Experience. Support our Cribs & Car Seats Program. Support courses that educate and empower individuals to lead a safe and healthy lifestyle through hands-on training and education.

Year Established: 2010/2018 • 2041 Silverside Dr. • Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.372.3991 • safetyplacela.org •

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#1 With your help, we can: Secure land to develop a state of the art safety training & youth program facility Create the Louisiana Firefighters Hall of Fame Scale & expand programs throughout the state of Louisiana Create mobile training coalition to bring gold standard training across the state and beyond Create a robust online platform to host progressive first responder e-training & certification opportunities Distribute bleeding control kits, disaster bags, and AEDs to in-need schools Provide car seat and crib assistance to families in need Teach children how to be safe bike riders, and provide helmets to riders in need Offer some of the most unique learning experiences around Deliver young driver safety and alcohol prevention programming Allow caregivers to earn diapers, wipes, and other essential needs when participating in programming, trainings, and events 225.372.3991 225.614.2743 crystal@safetyplacela.org dyates@louisianafirefighters.com www.safetyplacela.org www.louisianafirefighters.com 2041 Silverside Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 14100 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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YWCA GREATER BATON ROUGE

DIANNA PAYTON CEO

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

Eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

67.9% Corp/Fdd 6.2% In-Kind 2.4% Private 23.5% Other

KATHY VICTORIAN Board Chair

WHO WE ARE THE YWCA is at the forefront of our community working to improve the lives of women and children. Our programs include services for individuals traumatized by domestic violence, strong Early Head Start Centers, education and mentoring for teens, workforce development, and advocacy on behalf of women and children and racial justice. Through well-designed programming and our community’s support, we empower women and children to create meaningful, safe and healthy lives and advance economically. Our organization has helped guide thousands of women and families to better futures and given them hope for their children.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY THE YWCA’S SPRING BRUNCH is the place to be on a Sunday afternoon. It’s fun, inspirational and provides recognition for outstanding women who have made tremendous impacts on our community. The event also features a nationally recognized keynote speaker with a message of leadership, hope and accomplishment. The BRUNCH raises funds to support incredible programming for women and children in the Baton Rouge area. Member funds at the YWCA provide childcare items, food for YW Teen mentoring sessions, and assistance with utility and gas costs for women in school or workforce training. Our event sponsors enable our fundraising and recognition programs, and through social media promotions, our website and digital newsletter, they gain the satisfaction of helping thousands of women, children and families achieve economic stability and personal health and safety.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KATHY VICTORIAN President LAUREN FOWLER Vice President KRISTI RICHARD Secretary/Treasurer DIANNA PAYTON CEO, Ex-Officio

PENNY CLEMENT RENADA DESCHAMP JADA LEWIS

HOW YOU CAN HELP Become a member—it’s easy and online.

DR. RENITA MARSHALL

Support and participate in our events.

ASHLEY SAUCIER, MD

Consider becoming a sponsor for an event. Volunteer in the YW Teen program as a mentor. Join us on our Women’s Advocacy Day at the Legislature.

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Year Established: 1968 • 8120 Kelwood Ave. • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225.383.0681 • Ywca-br.org •

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We Create Real Change

GREATER BATON ROUGE

Through our focus on empowering women and eliminating racism, we serve as a catalyst to change lives. We need your help.

Visit our website to help us make a diﬀerence.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate

Become a Member

Volunteer

WE SUPPORT THESE CRITICAL SERVICES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

WOMEN’S ADVOCACY

Providing women and families with resources to enhance their quality of life. Early childhood education, teen development, and womenʼs advocacy are at the heart of our work.

Using timely intervention, education, counseling and legal assistance to promote healthier relationships by addressing the underlying issues to enhance healing and recovery.

Empowering women at all levels by delivering practical solutions to advance their quality of life and independence.

HOUSING

JUSTICE

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Providing support to community members to prevent them from losing their homes or helping them find a new place to live in times of hardship and struggle.

Fighting injustice and discrimination at all levels through advocacy and victim support to make the world a better place to live. No injustice is too small to stand up against.

Delivering workforce and career opportunities to provide stepping stones to advancement. Look to the YWCA for employment training solutions.

EDUCATION

8120 Kelwood Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 • 225.383.0681

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LOUISIANA PAROLE PROJECT MISSION STATEMENT

ANDREW HUNDLEY Executive Director

Parole Project enhances public safety through advocacy, programming and services for persons who have served long prison sentences so that they may reach their full potential.

FUNDING SOURCES 64% Grants 31% Individual & Corporate Giving 5% Self Generated

WHO WE ARE PAROLE PROJECT REMOVES barriers that inhibit success and provides opportunities for men and women who seek to rebuild their lives after prison. We own and operate nine transitional houses and multiple post-transitional properties where our clients begin their journey to become good citizens. Our residential reentry program provides safe housing when our clients come home so they can focus on reaching their full potential. Since 2016, we have helped nearly 500 men and women become self-sufficient, productive members of their community. Our work is enhancing public safety, providing opportunities for formerly incarcerated people, and showing how second chances benefit everybody.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WE BELIEVE IMPROVING public safety means fewer people in prison and more people who are employed, paying taxes, and active in their communities. Parole Project provides clients with employment assistance to get them into jobs that will become careers. We ensure that clients have the skills to be good employees and work with employers willing to hire someone who wants to prove their value. Our model helps clients become good neighbors through volunteering in their communities and engaging in civic affairs.

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ROBERT LANCASTER President

HOW YOU CAN HELP

DAVID BONDY MEREDITH EICHER

Make a financial contribution to support our work.

DON ALLISON Treasurer

LOUIS GIBSON

Donate a vehicle, furniture, or work tools.

RYAN HAYNIE

WILFRED BARRY Secretary

HON. FREDDIE PITCHER, JR.

Hire one of our clients.

MARY LIVERS

CHIP SONGY

JASMINE BROWN DEROUSSELLE

LEONARD AUGUSTUS

NANCY ROBERTS Vice President

MICHELLE CARRIERE

Serve as a mentor to our clients. Sponsor or volunteer for special events. Attend a prison visit.

Year Established: 2016 • 319 Third St. • Baton Rouge, LA 70801 225.399.3132 • paroleproject.org •

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RECLAIMING Freedom. REBUILDING Lives.

n 2016, Parole Project emerged as a beacon of hope for those reentering society after serving time in prison. Co-founded by Andrew Hundley, LSU Law professor Robert Lancaster, and Baton Rouge attorney Keith Nordyke, this initiative has its roots in Hundley's personal journey. Hundley found himself incarcerated at the age of 15 and became the first juvenile "lifer" in Louisiana to be paroled following the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic Montgomery v. Louisiana ruling, which put an end to the mandatory sentencing of juveniles to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Upon Hundley's release in 2016, he set about turning the concept of the Parole Project into a tangible reality. Upon an individual's release from incarceration, Parole Project extends a helping hand by providing a secure place to reside in one of their nine transitional houses in Baton Rouge. Moreover, they

assist in the pursuit of employment opportunities, providing individualized counseling, and enrolling individuals in Parole Project courses designed to impart the knowledge and skills necessary for successful reintegration into society. Since its inception, the organization has grown, boasting a dedicated staff of 25 full-time employees, with two-thirds of them having previously experienced incarceration themselves. Their tireless efforts have facilitated the successful reintegration of over 450 individuals into society, transforming them into productive and valuable citizens post-incarceration. Remarkably, the recidivism rate among clients served by Parole Project stands at less than two percent. Last year, Parole Project achieved a significant milestone by securing a federal grant for the Employment Enhancement Program. The program's primary objective is to connect soon-to-be-released individuals with prospective employers prior to their release from prison, enabling

them to transition seamlessly into the workforce upon returning home. Hundley has been heartened by the willingness of Louisiana businesses to embrace this opportunity and provide a chance for Parole Project clients to rebuild their lives. In the broader context, the program aspires to foster enduring collaborations with businesses and the Department of Corrections. This collective effort seeks to enhance training within correctional facilities and streamline the hiring process, ultimately contributing to successful reintegration and reducing recidivism rates.

“WHEN PEOPLE ARE SUCCESSFUL AFTER PRISON, WE ALL WIN.”

Executive Director Andrew Hundley and a Parole Project client

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THE BRIDGE AGENCY, INC.

NICOLE D. SCOTT Founder & CEO

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

Our mission is to implement a diverse range of high-quality programs, encompassing community and economic development, youth empowerment, traumainformed approaches, and services tailored to low and moderate-income families.

65% Grants 30% Federal or State Awards 5% Foundations

WHO WE ARE OUR PROGRAM PLAYS an active role in coordinating the daily distribution of vital resources to individuals facing economic hardship and residents of all ages in these regions. We work closely with a range of organizations and resources to ensure that our underserved populations can readily access the assistance they require. Our goals are rooted in fostering community well-being through enhanced connectivity, awareness, and both preventive and intervention measures. In June 2022, we proudly earned recognition from Goldman Sachs as one of the 50 transformative organizations led by a Black woman in the U.S., a distinction featured in the Washington Post.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WE’VE SERVED 8,673 FAMILIES in East Baton Rouge Parish. This includes connecting 315 youth with post-secondary institutions, awarding 35 book scholarships to high school graduates pursuing further education, and offering summer employment to 50 youths aged 13-19. We’ve also successfully enrolled and guided 80 youths aged 14-17 through our restorative healing circles, focusing on trauma recovery during the school year. Over the past three years, we’ve forged a valuable partnership with Louisiana State University, allowing us to host our annual summer camp on their flagship campus. This allows youth to experience college life and benefit from mentorship by law enforcement professionals.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MYRON DANIELS Deputy Chief

BRidge PAL Mentor Program Volunteer

Youth Advocacy & Leadership Development Mentor

AVIS BROWN

Community Events Volunteer

HON. JUDGE TIFFANY FOXWORTH

Tutoring & Homework Assistance Partner

Employment Skills Workshop Host Site

TYLER LITT HONORE MUYAKA

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KIMBERLY CHRISTOPHE

Basic Essentials Donations

Year Established: 2017 • 11748 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road, Suite D • Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225.238.7248 • bridgeagencyinc.org •

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WH O WE AR E The BRidge Agency is a multipurpose caring organization with a collective of volunteers and professionals working together to provide opportunities of advancement for disinvested communities.

WH AT WE ’ VE BE E N U P TO : We currently target and serve the inherently underserved populations within East Baton Rouge & surrounding parishes.

Currently, our program coordinates the day-to-day provision of access to resources and necessities for residents who reside within these crime hot spot zip codes and works collaboratively with entities and other resources on behalf of the underserved population to refer other available services to those in need.

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The Charles Lamar Family Foundation was established by Charles W. Lamar III in 2000, as a permanent vehicle for his family to provide financial support to organizations striving to make a difference. WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THESE AND OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide significant funds to emerging and expanding nonprofit organizations with useful missions, talented and dedicated personnel and sound operating plans.

Total Grant Funding 2000 - September 2023 $14,539,454 Arts/Culture

Education

Animal Welfare

Medical

Conservation/Preservation

Social Services

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NEXUS LOUISIANA

STEPHEN LOY Executive Director

CALVIN MILLS JR. Management Consultant

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

Nexus Louisiana’s mission is to accelerate the growth of highpotential technologyenabled companies by providing them with coaching, capital and connections.

60% Federal and State 37% Other 3% Investment

WHO WE ARE NEXUS LOUISIANA HAS always aimed to nurture Baton Rouge’s tech startup ecosystem. We take immense pride in the success stories of the startups we’ve supported, the jobs we’ve created, and the innovations we’ve fostered. Our annual event, Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW), has become a hub for knowledge sharing and community engagement. We’re dedicated to the growth of the local entrepreneurial scene and the impact it has on our community.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY NEXUS LOUISIANA IS dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the community. Through its tech incubator and accelerator programs, it provides vital support to entrepreneurs. By offering resources, mentorship, access to funding, and a collaborative environment, Nexus Louisiana helps these companies build a solid foundation and scale their operations. The organization also plays a critical role in connecting innovative companies with investors, organizing networking events, and contributing to the local economy by creating job opportunities. Overall, Nexus Louisiana’s work makes a significant difference in people’s lives by fueling technological innovation and economic development.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ANITA TILLMAN Chair CEO, AMcorp International, LLC

ROBERT TWILLEY Vice President of Research & Economic Development, Louisiana State University

ANITA BYRNE Vice Chair Partner, SSA Consultants

ROSS REILLY Vice President of Business Development, Lamar Advertising

BRACE “TREY” GODFREY III Senior VP of Policy, Baton Rouge Area Chamber

TEDRA CHEATHAM Executive Director of State Economic Competitiveness (SEC), Louisiana Economic Development (LED); Designee of Louisiana Economic Development

MACKENZIE D. RODRIGUEZ Special Counsel & Patent Attorney, Stone Pigman MICHAEL STUBBLEFIELD, PHD Vice-Chancellor of Research & Strategic Initiatives, Southern University and A&M College

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MONETTE DAVIS Associate, Stone Pigman

TERRY LANDRY, JR. Policy Director, Southern Poverty Law Center; Designee of Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge DR. WILLIE E. SMITH Sr. Chancellor, Baton Rouge Community College

HOW YOU CAN HELP Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) is our largest awareness event and presents valuable opportunities for community involvement. However, we offer year-round volunteer opportunities. Email us to learn more about how you can support your local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Donate

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Year Established: 1992 • 7117 Florida Blvd. • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 • 225.218.1100 • nexusla.org •

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BATON ROUGE PRIDE

BOBBI WISEKAL President/Chair

CHRISTOPHER BRADFORD Vice President

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

Baton Rouge Pride is dedicated to providing resources, education, cultural events, and other communitybuilding activities for the south Louisiana LGBTQ+ community and its friends, families and allies.

Baton Rouge Pride is grateful to the generous businesses, organizations and community groups that provide financial support.

WHO WE ARE BATON ROUGE PRIDE Inc. is a nonprofit corporation and a public charity recognized as a 501(c)3. It is 100% run by volunteers and serves as the parent organization for the Baton Rouge Pride Fest and other activities conducted throughout the year. Its purpose is to foster a sense of unity in the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, as well as to provide events and activities that educate, serve, uplift, and celebrate the community at large. To achieve that purpose, BR Pride networks with various businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in social action and achieving full equality/civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY BATON ROUGE PRIDE was initially founded by Tom Merrill to provide a gathering and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community and educational and community-building events centered on a community resource fair. Since the first Baton Rouge Pride Festival in 2007, the event has steadily grown to be Louisiana’s largest pride celebration—with thousands of visitors and scores of community resource fair participants each year. The scope of Baton Rouge Pride has grown to encompass activities all year long, including community support gatherings, educational and historical film series, toy drives, recognition of community leaders, scholarships for students, and more.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DR. BOBBI WISEKAL Chair/President CHRISTOPHER BRADFORD Vice President NICKY MINES Entertainment LUTHER SOBERS Volunteers and Community Engagement

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AARON MOAK Venue and Logistics

CHARLIE CHAMPAGNE Community Events and Digital Media TREVOR RABALAIS Drag Queen Story Time Chair MELINDA ROBINSON Sponsor Assistant ANGELA LONGSTREET Sponsorships

BENJAMIN MCCOWN Resource Fair MARK REED Secretary JAKE RIVIERE Assistant to President

HOW YOU CAN HELP Become a sponsor or participate in the Resource Fair at The Baton Rouge Pride Fest June 29, 2024, noon-7 p.m. (Louisiana’s largest indoor pride celebration). Donate, volunteer or attend public meetings. Questions: Email us at contactus@brpride.org.

Year Established: 2006 • P.O. Box 77166 • Baton Rouge, LA 70817 • 225.235.1886 • Brpride.org

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We’re Here To Help You. CAHS believes that all individuals are valued members of the community. We provide caring and responsive services today, leading to a better tomorrow. How can we help you?

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Capital Area Human Services is dedicated to supporting you to the fullest extent possible. We will work with you to provide caring and responsive services that are appropriate to help you live a healthy, productive life. Let our professional team of experts help you reach your goals. We look forward to serving you.

TELETHERAPY Clinic Access: 225-925-1906 • 800-768-8824 www.CAHSD.org • www.realhelpbr.com

CAN I AFFORD SERVICES? Medicaid, Medicare, and many private insurances are accepted. Uninsured client’s fees are assessed for each person requesting services based on their ability to pay. The sliding fee schedule is based on family income and total number of individuals in the household who are dependent on that income. Payment is due at the time of service. Payment plans are available upon approval.

WHERE DO I GO? With more than 10 locations around the capital area region, our critical services are never far away. Visit our interactive map at https://cahsd.org/locations/ to find the location nearest you.

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Administration/Business Office: 7389 Florida Blvd., Suite 100A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Mailing: P.O. Box 66558, Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6558 • Administration Phone: 225-922-2700

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ATTIC TRASH & TREASURE

MIRANDA PAPIZAN President

RENEE FARRELL Vice President

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

To give our members a setting of friendship where we can gather and turn unwanted items into valuable treasures for our community. The proceeds are donated to local nonprofits.

94% Community Sale 4% Membership 2% Grants & Donations

WHO WE ARE IN 1988 Rotary Baton Rouge held a garage sale to raise money for Polio Plus. There was active participation by the male membership, but the planning and implementation was primarily done by their wives. A group of Rotary wives met with the Inner Wheel President in 1990, and with USA Inner Wheel support, the local Inner Wheel Club was formed. Members had the structure to continue the AT&T sale, and in 2020 formed their own 501c3 creating Attic Trash and Treasure. Now the group can use all its funds locally.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY ATTIC TRASH AND TREASURE has raised over $3.5 million for more than 70 local Baton Rouge nonprofits. Annual donations have grown from $20,000 in 1990 to $250,000 with last year’s sale. We are proud of the recycling giant we have become, but we are most proud of our lifelong friendships with members and customers who come year after year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MIRANDA PAPIZAN President

KATE ABBOTT Storage

RENEE FARRELL Vice President

SARAH LUDLUM Building/Site Manager

KATHRYN MOUNT Secretary

YVONNE BIENVENUE Donation Coordinator

ROXANE VOORHIES Treasurer ALICE GREER Board Advisor

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KATHLEEN HOWELL Arrangements

BECKY CRAWFORD Department Coordinator CHARLENE MONTELARO Non-Profits Liaison

DIANA RAFFRAY Public Relations SUSAN WILLIAMS Construction Chair JOYCE JACKSON Gatekeeper CHRIS JACKSON Community Volunteer Liaison

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate: Our organization thrives on your unwanted or gently used items. Volunteer: If your organization or school is looking for community volunteer hours, we can use the help and direct you to helping us serve the community. Sponsor Lunches: We welcome company or personal sponsorships that will fuel our volunteers throughout our sale season.

Year Established: 1989 • P.O. Box 84306 • Baton Rouge, LA 70884 • 225.432.4611 • atticttbr.com •

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ATTIC TRASH & TREASURE PROUDLY RAISED

$250,000 FROM THE MARCH 2023 SALE. Thank you to all of our hard working members and volunteers that made this happen for our community. Because of you we were able to gift this year’s charity recipients $50,000.00 each

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BATON ROUGE YOUTH COALITION, INC.

LUCAS SPIELFOGEL Executive Director

JOSH HOWARD Chief of Staff

MISSION STATEMENT

FUNDING SOURCES

The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC) helps underserved youth excel in high school; enter, persist through, and graduate from college; and secure career-track jobs.

46% Individual Philanthropy 37% Foundations 17% Corporations

WHO WE ARE

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

BRYC WAS FOUNDED in 2009 when two high school teachers realized that even their brightest students would struggle to achieve college success due to inequitable education and resource gaps. From 15 students, BRYC has grown to serve 363 8th-12thgrade “Fellows” from 61 schools and 670 alumni in 2023-2024. BRYC graduates boast an 83% persistence rate … over six times the national average for low-socioeconomic-status students, and have earned 200+ degrees and $75M+ in scholarships. Annually, BRYC’s 20 team members achieve outsized impact by coordinating 200 long-term volunteer mentors and leveraging campus, community, and industry partnerships.

BRYC SERVES underrepresented students who aspire to attend community, technical, or four-year colleges. We offer free world-class academic success, college admissions, financial aid, college retention, and career placement services. We remove roadblocks to participation by providing transportation, borrowable technology, food, tutoring, mental health counseling, and direct financial aid. In the short term, BRYC ensures Fellows have viable postsecondary plans and assume minimal student debt. Long term, we stay connected to alumni through college graduation and remain a source of cultural capital and personal and professional support for life.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LISA ADAMEK Chair DR. CHAUNDA ALLEN MITCHELL, PHD Vice/Strategy Chair LINDA ORLANSKY POSNER Development Chair DAVE LUECKE Culture Chair

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TED JAMES

KAREN BREAUX

GARRETT TEMPLE

DR. JEWEL CROCKETT, MD

JESSICA TUCKERBAGHIAN

JONATHAN EARLE, PHD

RAEDTHA VASQUEZ

CARISSA GRAVES

LAURA POCHÉ

COREY WILSON

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteer: Mentors meet with Fellows for 75 minutes per week during the school year. No experience required! Learn more at thebryc.org/volunteer. Support college tours ($500/student); senior fees ($250/student); ACT registrations ($150/student); and program snacks ($30/student)

Year Established: 2009 • 460 N. 11th St. • Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225.456.5752 • Thebryc.org •

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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION – LOUISIANA CHAPTER MISSION STATEMENT

MEGHAN GOLDBECK Executive Director, AFSP Louisiana and Mississippi Chapters

AFSP Louisiana’s mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

FUNDING SOURCES 65% Special Events & Out of the Darkness Walks 30% Individual/Private Donors 5% Grants

WHO WE ARE ESTABLISHED IN 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP Louisiana creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: funding scientific research; educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention; advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention; and supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide.

OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY WE WORK TO find better ways to reach those who suffer, and we encourage schools, workplaces, and communities to make mental health a priority. Whether you’ve lost someone or are struggling with suicidal thinking, you are not alone. We bring people who have been affected by suicide out of the darkness and give them opportunities to help others.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KEVIN YAUDES, PHD, LPC, NCC Board Chair TYLER ROUSSEAU Board Co-Chair DANITA LEBLANC, LCSW Board President RACQUEL PARFAIT Board Treasurer ALLISON CORMIER Board Secretary

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BARBIE HUTCHES, LMFT, ATR-BC CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH ALLEN “BUBBA” RANDALL ANGELA “ANGIE” PITRE PELLEGRIN, LPC-S CHERYL SHELVINLEWIS

HOW YOU CAN HELP Out of the Darkness Walks - Help plan a community walk near you. Prevention Education - Help us bring prevention education to schools, organizations, and communities across the state. Advocacy & Public Policy - Join as a volunteer advocate. Loss & Healing - Become a trained Healing Conversations volunteer. Join our International Survivors of Suicide Loss Planning committee.

Year Established: 1987 • P.O. Box 774 • Chalmette, LA 70044 • 504.220.6100 • afsp.org/Louisiana •

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Partners in Prevention AFSP Louisiana and the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation partner to prevent youth athlete suicide in Louisiana. Join us in the fight to stop suicide.

Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds.

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Your gift will help Donate to help fund suicide fund suicide prevention prevention education for education for student athletes student athletes across the region.

Congratulations to the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation! for breaking the record for largest team. Over 1,300 walkers joined the Greater Baton Rouge Out of the Darkness Walk on October 7, 2023 in memory of Owen Tabor, who lost his life to suicide in April 2023.

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