Nonprofits in Louisiana

For all my friends back in New Orleans - Guten Tag! I miss you all and I am very pleased to write this review to thank you for helping me with my thesis about disaster recovery. You are doing a wonderful job and I am proud to have studied with you. Thank you for letting me observe your work and for taking the time to help me understand what a disaster Katrina was and continues to be. You are to be commended for your ongoing efforts to help those who are still struggling to recover.

I have served on the Board of Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana for 10 years and will continue as a volunteer when I role off. Why? We CAN prevent child abuse. What I love: <br>First, our executive director, Amanda Brunson is the best at leading this mission. She is passionate and dedicated to the cause. Professionally, Amanda is an authorized facilitator of Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children program and the Nurturing Parenting Program. She is also a member of the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and Erin’s Law Task Force. She has built a tremendous partner network around the state. And she has built a great staff.<br>Second, there is no cause more important than preventing child abuse, and this organization is the only one in the state dedicated to that cause. I can’t think of one that is more important than giving hundreds of thousands of innocent children a fighting chance at a happy and healthy childhood and adulthood. How many of people are coping with self-esteem problems, addictions, depression, criminal behavior, and a cycle of other poor choices as a result of being abused or neglected as a child? How many million Americans are suffering and how much money is being spent on their care? Those numbers will continue to rise every year if we as people and communities don’t do something about it. Prevention is the only answer. And PCAL is the organization to lead our parents and communities in getting it done.

A great organization that to serves those in need.

these are some folks doing some really great thing in the community,so yall go ahead and drop on by and have some of that good southern cooking and show your support!

I love going to The Arc! The people there are amazing and they have awesome jewelry. Everyone try it out!

Vermilion Council on Aging advocates on behalf of Vermilion Parish elderly citizens with the goal of strenghtneing and coordinating existing systems of services and benefits in order to increase elderly citizen's independence , wellbeing, and happiness. The agency provides a multitude of programs to assist Vermilion Parish elderly citizens. <br> <br>All programs are offered five days a week. The Congregate Meal Program provides nutritionally balanced meals in a dining setting. The Home Delivered meals Program provides daily nutritionally balanced meals for the home-bound. The Homemaker Program provides light housekeeping and errands to help maintain their homes. The Information & Assistance Program provides information to meet individual nees through advice, counseling, referral, and follow-up. The Income Tax Preparation Program provides qualified seniors with trained volunteers to prepare and file electronically IRS taxes. The Utility Assistance Programs provides qualified low income senior citizens in desperate need of assistance. The Nutrition Education Program provides knowledge and information toward nutritionally balanced meals and health related issues. The Public Transportation Program is provided by the Vermilion Transit System; a part of the Louisiana Transit system with a fleet handicapped accessible vans. For members aged 60 and above no fee is charged, but if able, donations are accepted to support the program. Persons aged 59 and below, a small fee is charged. The Caregiver Program provides relief to caregivers from the constant labor and intensive care of a loved one for short periods of time. The Outreach Program identifies hard to reach individuals and assists in gaining access to needed service. The Recreation Program encourages senior citizens to use free time through social activities such as, arts, dancing, travel, games, and sports. The Respite Care, Program provides temporary relief to a caregiver from continuous care of an individual with developmental disabilities or services for frail elderly. The Senior Center Program creates an atmosphere that acknowledges the value of human life. The Telephone Visits Program provides routine telephone calls to comfort and help the homebound. Vermilion Council on Aging offers much needed services to the Vermilion Parish community.