1500 Children Left to Be Adopted for Christmas Before December 7th!
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The Salvation Army has nearly 1500 children who need to be adopted this Christmas through the Angel Tree program and is also asking for donations of toys and new clothing for children of all ages and sizes.... Read full article
The Big Buddy Program
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Forty years ago, an LSU psychology class started a class project after their teacher decided they should have an off-campus mentoring experience. The students partnered with a local woman who was running a daycare center in her home, and when the cla... Read full article
2020 Youth Peace Olympics Goes Virtual
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The First Virtual Opening Ceremony Coming May 30th... Read full article
Party for the Planet Goes Virtual
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Audubon Nature Institute is getting creative with its Party for the Planet series of events while closed due to COVID-19. This year, Audubon will host the events virtually and invite the community to participate while staying safe at home.... Read full article
Louisiana Spirit
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The summer sunshine gleams off the blacktop road in a neighborhood near Greenwell Springs. FEMA trailers stand in front of vacant houses, and abandoned homes dot the street with cracked windows and tall grass.... Read full article
Cabela's Donates 10,000 Masks to Our Lady of the Lake
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With the help of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, Cabela's has donated 10,000 masks to Our Lady of the Lake. It takes roughly 1,000 masks to supply the staff at Our Lady of the Lake for just one day. And with Cabela’s donation, the Our Lady of... Read full article
CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates
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You’ve probably heard about CASA on the radio during their playhouse giveaway or maybe on a billboard, but you may have no idea what the advocates actually do.... Read full article
Ochsner Health Welcomes Louisiana Women’s Healthcare
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Louisiana Women’s Healthcare, the state’s largest OB/GYN group is excited to announce it is becoming part of the Ochsner Health family, effective May 1, 2021. As LWH cares for over 70,000 women in the Greater Baton Rouge area... Read full article
100 Black Women of Baton Rouge
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When her young goddaughter’s parents passed away, 100 Black Women of Baton Rouge Chapter President, Dr. Tamiara L. Wade, was thrust into a mentoring role for her. It was through this experience that Dr. Wade realized how important an organization lik... Read full article
Ella's Endeavor
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The birth of a child is a day of celebration and joy, excitement and smiles. For some parents, however, that day can take an unexpected turn when they find out their child has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. ... Read full article