Sponsored by: OUR MISSION To strengthen and value individuals and families through professional services and community leadership with compassion and integrity. ABOUT US Founded in 1931, The Wellspring is one of the state’s oldest and most effective non-profits. The Wellspring is an umbrella organization focused on leading our community in serving people in need. Strengthening the lives of individuals and families is the tie that binds our programs together. We are steadfastly committed to the vision that has seen us now into our eighth decade – building thriving, healthy communities based on strong individuals and families. COMMUNITY IMPACT Changing our community, one life at a time. The Wellspring makes Northeast Louisiana stronger by helping individuals and families from all walks of life to overcome challenges, identify resources, and develop workable solutions. Our mission is at work each day thorough the comprehensive, professional services The Wellspring offers: Youth Mentoring – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Louisiana (BBBS of NELA) strives to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families through relationships with caring, responsible adults. Learn more about BBBS of NELA online at bbbsofnela.org. Therapy and Supervised Visitation – The Counseling and Family Development Center is one of the area’s premier providers of counseling and mental health services. The counseling center serves as the only Accredited Sexual Assault Center in Northeast Louisiana. Learn more about this program by calling (318) 323-1505. Support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking – We offer comprehensive residential and non-residential services to adults and children in violent, abusive relationships. Support for the homeless – We have an array of homeless and Veterans’ programs and services throughout Northeast Louisiana serving some of our region’s most vulnerable individuals and families who are homeless, chronically homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Collier, Chair Rick Guillot. Chair-Elect Sabrina Ramsey-Hogan, Treasurer Cathi Cox-Boniol, Secretary Brenda Johnson, Member-at-Large Carol Andrews Mary Barrios
Barbara Biersmith Ramona Caldwell Julie Emory Dr. Florencetta Gibson Jack Gustafson Chuck Joiner Emmanuel Lowe
Dwayne Ludley Judge Ann McIntyre Judge Wendell Manning Na’Tisha Natt John Ross Darrell Washam Father Mark Watson
GIVING OPPORTUNITES You can provide philanthropic support to The Wellspring in a variety of ways. Giving opportunities include Corporate Giving, Individual Giving, In-kind Donations, Honorarium and Memorial Gifts, Event Sponsorships, Endowment and Planned Giving, and more. Donations to The Wellspring can be received over the phone at (318) 651-9314, online at wellspringalliance.org, or by mail to 1515 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202. UPCOMING EVENTS Christmas Tree Lighting – Thursday, December 1, 2015, 5:30 p.m. • Patriot Square, Winnsboro Holiday Open House – Thursday, December 10, 2015, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. • 1515 Jackson Street, Monroe Peachy Keen Caper – Sunday, March 13, 2016, 2 – 7 p.m. • Squire Creek Country Club, Choudrant WWW.BAYOULIFEMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2015
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