FOCUS AREA: EDUCATION
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Salvation Army continued
School for Performing Arts
Provides a structured performing arts program, offering voice, instrument, band, dance, visual arts, drama, and educational enrichment classes
150 students served
Counseling
Clients (90% from low-income background) receive solution-focused 180 clients served treatment to resolve a wide range of emotional and psychological issues
Corps Community Center
A safe after-school program offering mentor services, academic support and recreational activities
750 students served
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge
HIV Care Coordination & Prevention
Provides HIV/AIDS clients on a path of better physical & mental health and financial stability
425 clients
Everybody Reads
Mentors for reading
900 students; 850 Reading Friend volunteers; 8,700 reading sessions
Family Preservation
Intensive in-home therapy to improve family functioning between adjudicated delinquents and their families, with 0 recidivism rate
42 youth and their families
Volunteers In Public Schools
Everyone Counts
Mentors for math
150 students; 140 Math Friend volunteers; 1350 math sessions
Home Care Patients
Provides services to non-funded terminally ill patients and their families enabling them to have a peaceful death with resolution of loss
450 days of care provided; 13 months of bereavement services
VOYAGE
Middle and high school mentoring
22 students; 20 Voyage Captain volunteers; 200 sessions
AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
GED/Pre-GED
Increases the education level of clients to better equip them with basic skills requirements on the job
70 students served
Adult Literacy Advocates
English as a Second Language
Increases communication skills to enable individuals to live and work in the community
62 students served
Workplace Development
Increases math, reading, problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills for a given company’s employees
150 students served
AMIkids Baton Rouge
Personal Growth Model
Combines education, behavior modification, and treatment to educate, instill values, improve lifeskills, rebuild confidence and reinforce accountability in kids court-ordered to attend AMI Kids
130 youth served
Behavior Modification Component
Changing behavior and promoting youth responsibility through positive reinforcement and challenging and exciting activities
130 youth served
Baton Rouge CYO
Senior Wellness
Wellness and life enrichment senior citizen programs
9,000 opportunities
Baton Rouge Speech Communication Services and Hearing Foundation
Individual therapies and group learning opportunities for children with communication disorders
650 children served
Summer Camp
Teaching social skills, emphasizing good behavior, and teaching teamwork in a fun environment at all Y locations
10,600 kids served
Mentoring
Serving youth through Little Buddy Clubs, character education, and special events
240 youth served
2,375 teens served
Elementary Program
Provides academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities for students
3,100 youth served
Teen Programs-Black Achievers, Christian Values Conference, Model United Nations, Youth Legislature
Provides teens opportunities to develop a positive sense of self, learn leadership skills, and helps to set education and career goals
Buddy Program Big
YMCA of the Capital Area
Teen Program
Provides academic, enrichment and recreational opportunities for teens
1,700 teens served
Pennington Club/After School Care
Safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn, developing social skills and learning tools which enable them to perform better at home and at school
7,500 kids served
Scouting for Character/Operation First Class
Provides at risk and special needs youth with living skills, character development, leadership training to better prepare them for productive lives
3,500 scouts served
Early Head Start
Early education programs for low-income children ages 0-3 and parent education for their teen parents
150 children enrolled
Provides young people the values of citizenship, good character and fitness to teach effective leadership skills
8,000+ scouts served
Center for Family Empowerment
Promotes family financial literacy, helps children find the right path to success in school and beyond, and saves lives of youth and teens through prevention, detection and early treatment of HIV/AIDS
5,600 individuals served
Boy Scouts of America, Traditional Scouting Program Istrouma Area Council
YWCA Greater Baton Rouge
Provides young people the values of citizenship, good character and fitness to teach effective leadership skills in St James parish
70 scouts served
Racial and Social Justice
Provides education and dialogue on matters of racial and social justice in our community
1,500 people educated
Traditional Scouting Program- St. James Parish
Boys & Girls Club
Provides an environment which increases academic success, improves character and citizenship and increases healthy lifestyles
1,200 students served
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Baton Rouge
Get Real About Violence
Focuses on violence and how to lessen aggressive behavior verbally and physically
1,703 students served
Youth Legislature-Middle School
Increases knowledge and understanding of the legislative process; improves character and leadership skills
518 students served
Capital Area Family Education and Training Violence Intervention Center, Inc. (CAFVIC)
Community members and volunteers receive an understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women, children, men, families, and the community at large
2,000+ individuals
Catholic Charities of the Family Achievement Center Diocese of Baton Rouge
Assists people moving out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency by offering resources, education and guidance
7,000 individuals served
Basic Skills After School Program
Tutoring program to raise standardized test scores and develop a more positive attitude about school among students
200 students served
Community Association for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC)
Enrichment Activities
Art activities to enrich cognitive development, field trips, guest speakers discuss anger management, parent & authority relationships, and healthy lifestyle habits
300 students served
Holiday Camps
Thanksgiving, Christmas & spring break for students, providing a safe environment, reinforcing academics and recreational activities
180 students served
Saturday Academy for Mathematics
Provides focused math skill development for iLEAP and LEAP
55 students served
Summer Basic Skills Development
Provides children access to books during the summer months, improving learning and communication skills
110 students served
Girl Scouts Louisiana East
Leadership Experience
Girls learn skills that will enable them to lead with courage, confidence and character
482 girls
Happi Llandiers, Inc.
Academic Enrichment Programs
Afterschool tutoring, Summer Day Camp, and a Back to School Workshop provides school supplies to kids in need
523 students received supplies; 55 campers; 19 students tutored
O’Brien House
Prevention Education
Presentations and activities designed to deter substance abuse
2,500 individuals educated
St. Helena Head Start
Head Start
Early education programs for low-income children ages 0-5
90 children enrolled
The Arc Baton Rouge
Community Service
Provides disability education to the public, service referral, advocacy, crisis assistance, and volunteer coordination
470 children and adults served
The Salvation Army
Character Building
Leadership building programs for adults and children
18,000 individuals served
FOCUS AREA: HEALTH AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
PROJECTED RESULTS
American Diabetes Association
Camp Victory
Summer camp where diabetic children receive the benefits of diabetes education
200 children
Baton Rouge Area Alcohol & Drug Center
Detoxification
Patients stay at the agency during the detoxification process from drugs or alcohol addiction
391 bed days will allow 65 people to detox
Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center
Children’s Services
Children’s Bereavement Group provides free clinical traumatic grief support to children ages 3-18 who experienced the death of a love one by accident, illness, homicide or suicide
175 children
Baton Rouge CYO
Youth Sports Program
Participants learn good sportsmanship, discipline, respect and teamwork
4,000 youth
Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation
Audiology Service
Free hearing screenings and evaluations for adults and children, including hearing aid fittings on free hearing aids
270 hearing screenings; 300+ adult evaluations and fittings; 100+ pediatric evaluations and fittings
Support Programs
Provides support to patients, family members, and caregivers through education, healthcare navigation, and family and children’s support
2,000+ cancer patients, family members and caregivers supported
Cancer Services of
Sanctuary for Life
Transitional housing, medical care, counseling, and job services for 29 women homeless pregnant women to better equip them to become good parents
Greater Baton Rouge
Youth Services Program
Strengthens families with counseling and group sessions that teach coping skills and alternatives to self-destructive behavior
1,250 youth and family counseled; 1,300 individuals in group settings
Behavioral Health
Professional low cost counseling by LCSW in New Roads, Donaldsonville, Gonzales, and Baton Rouge
500 people counseled
Community Association for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC)
Community Garden
Increased educational and recreational opportunity in high-crime area to improve quality of life and engage neighbors in process of growing healthy food to enhance the economic opportunities for the people of Zion City
100 people engaged
PROJECTED RESULTS
Hospice of Baton Rouge
Butterfly Wing Patients
Inpatient care for the non-funded terminally ill patients
6 days of care provided
Livingston Youth and Family Counseling
Individual and Family Counseling
Individual therapy, couples counseling, play therapy, family counseling, and group therapy provided by mental health professionals
250 families served with 1350 counseling sessions
Louisiana Hemophilia Access to Care
Transportation to medical appointments for patients with a bleeding disorder
35 patients served
McMains Children’s Developmental Center
Therapeutic Programs and Social Services
Therapy for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays
11,900 therapy sessions provided to 130-150 children
Mental Health Association of Greater Baton Rouge
Drop In Center
Day counseling program to help clients remain stable and free of hospitalization
50 clients served per day
Residential Center
Provides transitional housing for people with mental illness and substance addiction issues with necessary therapy and workforce and life skill development training
100 clients served
O’Brien House
Treatment & Recovery Services
Services for clients battling substance addictions
135 clients provided clinical support on the road to clean and sober living
River Parishes Mental Health Clinic
Mental Health Outreach
Mental health counseling in St. James Parish
100 hours of services provided
The Arc-Iberville
Residential Services
Personal care attendant services
374 hours provided
The Arc Baton Rouge
Children Services
Provides services, support and advocacy through The Arc Early Head Start and Child Care Center. Intervention services and therapy are provided in home including parent support and training
218 children received childcare or in home therapy; 414 hours of community training
YMCA Youth Sports
Physical activity for youths to promote healthy lifestyles for all participants
25,000 youth participated
YMCA of the Capital Area
Aquatics programs including Cancer Survivor Water Fitness
Swim lessons and water aerobics for cancer patients after their treatment
15,000 individuals trained
Trim Kids/Healthy Kids Day
Teaches obese children effective behavioral modification, age appropriate exercises, and how to maintain healthy eating habits
425 children
ENCOREPlus
Breast cancer and cervical health information and referrals for free screenings
3,600 women served
FOCUS AREA: INCOME AGENCY
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge
Direct Assistance
Cancer patients receive financial assistance for critical medical 2,500 patients served needs such as prescriptions, transportation, equipment and supplies
PROJECTED RESULTS
Catholic Charities of the Employment Services Diocese of Baton Rouge
Assists individuals in becoming job-ready for gainful employment.
500+ individuals served
Diversified Employment Services The Arc-East Ascension
Provides training and support to allow individuals with disabilities the dignity and self-esteem that result from valued, meaningful work; providing a work force that is part of the community
60 individuals employed
MedAscension
Medical equipment community closet
50 families helped
Donaldsonville Area Arc
Vocational Day Program
Provides choices for all people with developmental disabilities in terms of where they live, work and recreate within the community while providing access to a variety of services and opportunities
37 individuals served
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge
Ways to Work
Provides low interest loans to low income individuals to purchase a vehicle for transportation to work or school
586 families served
Family Mentoring
Case management for families with critical needs
341 individuals served
HOPE Ministries
Getting Ahead In A Gettin’ By World
Financial literacy program
80 individuals completed training