Nonprofits in Louisiana

excellent program,motivating .One must give it a try

There service is excellent first. I'm impressed by ther customer service.

A great charity helping people turn disabilities into abilities.

Project Celebration, Inc is committed to serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Whenever a survivor comes with a need or human injustice, PCI's Advocates hit the ground running to provide resources and safety.

Other than providing shelter to people who would otherwise be homeless, this organization is not living up to their mission statement or their stated goals!<br>They call +/- 500 square feet of space with only a microwave, a dorm sized refrigerator, a twin sized bed, and a table with 4 chairs livable.<br>Also, according to their web site, there is supposed to be a 'state of the art security system with card readers and cameras' installed. They are currently not functioning.<br>Their site also states that this housing is supposed to be for individuals and families. You can't have a family living in this small of a space with no bedrooms and only one partial bathroom (tub w/shower and a commode).<br>They have failed the residents that are living here!

My husband and I got a kitty from a friend of mine at work. We were like adopted parents, just waiting for the day when we could hold our little fur baby. We finally got her, and when we took her to get spade, we found out she was a he! So Niska became Nico, and our baby boy was ours! He was the absolute cutest kitten I've ever seen in my life! He was the Gerber Baby of Kittens. Fast forward 7 months, and on the DAY before my birthday, little Nico suffered a blood clot and died in my arms. Heart meet break. My husband and I were devastated! Then a miracle happened. A lady my husband did work for was trying to give him a tip, and he said it was not necessary, but she insisted. She said what if I buy you a cat? He had told her the story about our little guy, and it moved her to tears. It had only been about a month since Nico died, but my husband agreed. That is how we came to discover River Cities Humane Society For Cats. For only $75 dollars, you get any cat you choose, and they already are spade/neutered and even have that microchip in them! The place was incredible! It was like Disney Land for cats! The room was one big kitty playground! And anyone is allowed to just come and visit the kitties, even if they don't want to buy one. The staff was SO amazing, too! They were so kind and friendly, just awesome! It was so obvious they took great care of all the kitties and took pride in their hard work. I have never seen a place like that! There were all kinds of kitties! They had kittens and cats, and they all had their own area to sleep and play. The room was so clean and smelled so fresh, I couldn't believe it with all the cats they had in there! ALL the cats were so well cared for it was hard to pick one because they all seemed so happy together! Seeing all the kitties at River Cities Humane Society For Cats was just so heart warming! We were undecided on which one we wanted because that day, there weren't any little kittens. All of them were about 5 months or so old. There was this one little guy that I had my eyes on and so did my husband. And it wasn't until another couple held him that I had my mind made up. He was coming home with us, not them! The staff even had names for all the kitties, and once we selected the little fur baby we wanted, they informed us of everything we needed to know about him. Everyone working there was so amazing, they could even describe the demeanors of each kitty. Ours was called a little snuggler! That is exactly what we wanted! They even gave us a take away bag full of cat stuff! It was like a swag bag for cats! They gave us all the health information we needed to know and so much more! They even gave us a bag of food that he was on and other little treats! Like I said, I never knew these type of places existed! River Cities Humane Society For Cats is truly a god send! I cannot speak highly enough about this place! If anyone is thinking about getting a kitty, go there! It's been about 2 months now since we got Buckley, and we could not be happier! He is exactly what we needed! We did not get him to replace our other kitty, we went there just to be around kitties, and we fell head over heels in love! There should be more places like River Cities Humane Society For Cats. They set the standard for how to treat rescued, abused, or just abandoned kitties! The staff goes above and beyond to take care of all the fur babies! I think that's one of the reasons Buckley is so sweet! He was raised with a family full of loving people and surrounded by other loved kitties. Thank you River Cities Humane Society For Cats for helping fill the hole in our heart!

I am a Jazz artist that has performed in several of The Arna Bontemps Museum sponsored events called, “Jazz on the River”, which is a highly anticipated concert event held each year featuring jazz musicians from all across Louisiana. What I love about this Museum is it’s determination to present and to preserve this awesome African American art form we call jazz as well as our literature, art and dance! I support The Arna Bontemps African American Museum for the sole reason of what it is doing to elevate the cultural and creative consciousness of our community thru the Arts!

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.

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

I had the opportunity to visit CANTERA in Nicaragua in 2011 as part of a high school delegation. The impact that CANTERA has on the lives of children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, women and men, in their rural and urban programs is tangible. In only ten days, I visited various urban community centers and rural communities and witnessed how the people received that CANTERAs accompaniment provided access to resources and tools that empowered them to take charge of the development of their communities. Friends of Cantera, in the US, has an active role in helping CANTERA complete its mission by raising the financial support and creating the human relationships and solidarity that bring sustainability to the on-the-ground work in Nicaragua. I am proud to continue to know and support Friends of Cantera in their mission to support CANTERA and the Nicaraguan people

A great organization that to serves those in need.

Very professional organization. Well managed. Friendly staff. Superior community theater productions.

Three years ago my oldest child attended North Tangi. It was a good experience for him and me as well. This school year that great experience is not the case. The staff is rude and have no peoplr skills, they cant tell you anything you need to kniw about the school or its programs. Every time I go there they are all in a huddle gossiping about something and act as if if you dont existing until they are done socializing. I've had 2 app this year trying to enroll my youngest son and they call and cancelled one and the othe the lady gave me the wrong date and rescheduled it then gave me another for 3 weeks away . For something they messed up twice. I would never send any of my children to that school an I hope they get back to the way they use to be 3 years ago.

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.

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.

My concerns for this organization are financial. Previously FSGBR had great integrity in their financial statements and provided excellent service to the community of Baton Rouge and several parishes surrounding. However, the last three years, their quality of service has decreased. Now I also believe that their financial statements are not very truthful. A number of employees there have warned me that there has been a problem with payroll taxes and retirement benefits not being paid over the last year. This should concern all those who donate to this previously fine agency as well as those clients being provided service.

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!

The Louisiana Technology Council, like many organizations in South Louisiana, has had to whether the storm of reduced funding following Hurricane Katrina as support organizations focused elsewhere and the impact on non-profits of a recession. The organization has continued to forge forward with excellent programs and has expanded geographically into other parts of Louisiana. The organization has embarked on partnering with businesses and educational institutions to retain local talent and better educate out students. The LTC is doing its part to promote the knowledge based economic sector of technology. The President of the LTC, Mark Lewis, has the energy and passion that continues to move the organization forward in spite of economic challenges that have hit the region.