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SOWELA Now Enrolling for Pipeline Technician Training
Successful Completers Earn TC Energy Pipeline Academy’s Pipeline Technician Certificate
SOWELA Technical Community College is now accepting applications for its Pipeline Technician training class in the TC Energy Pipeline Academy, the only academy of its kind in Louisiana.
The class is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 1. The purpose of the 10-week Pipeline Technician program is to provide classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the pipeline industry.
Registration is open on a first-come, first-serve basis. A limited number of training seats are available. For more information or to enroll, visit www.sowela.edu/ technician or call (337) 421-6560 or email workforce@sowela.edu.
The Johnson Firm Begins Construction of New Ryan Street Office
Jonathan Johnson and Adam Johnson, Lake Charles attorneys and owners of The Johnson Firm, will hold an official groundbreaking for their new, 10,000 ft² office located at 1409 Ryan Street. The event will commemorate more than 40 years of local law practice, beginning with their father, Terry. J. Johnson and mark a moment all three Johnsons have envisioned for years.
A first-generation college graduate and native of Lake Charles, Terry opened his office in 1980 at 910 Ford Street, where he practiced more than 30 years. He eventually partnered with Cary W. Vercher, and they operated as “Johnson & Vercher, LLC.” before Vercher retired and Johnson sold the practice to his sons in 2016. Jonathan and Adam purchased the 1409 Ryan Street property in 2018, with plans to construct their new office soon thereafter. But the world, and specifically Southwest Louisiana, would soon suffer a series of impacting events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and two, devastating, back-to-back hurricanes.
The Johnson Firm’s new office, located at 1409 Ryan Street and designed by Jeff Kudla, is scheduled for completion December 2022.
The James W. Gardiner Breast Center at CHRISTUS Ochsner-Lake Area Awarded ACR Accreditation in Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is kicking off October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) by announcing the James W. Gardiner Breast Center at CHRISTUS OchsnerLake Area has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
MRI of the breast offers valuable information about many breast conditions that may not be obtained by other imaging modalities, such as mammography or ultrasound.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement.
The James W. Gardiner Breast Center offers a complete continuum of women’s breast care including Screening Mammograms, Diagnostic Breast Mammogram, Breast MRI, Breast Ultrasound, Breast Biopsy, and Genetic Testing for cancer risk. To learn more about a breast MRI, or to schedule a mammogram or other imaging services call 337.431.7887.
CITGO E-Recycle Day Keeps 6 Roll-Off Boxes of Unwanted Electronics Out of Landfills
Hundreds of Southwest Louisiana residents recycled their unwanted electronics during the annual CITGO E-Recycle Day at the West-Cal Arena parking lot in Sulphur.
The CITGO Lake Charles Refinery organized the event with the support of the City of Sulphur, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Waste Management, West-Cal Arena & Events Center and the City of Lake Charles Wastewater Division. This event provides residents with the opportunity to recycle their unwanted electronics, completely free of charge. Items collected included TVs, cell phones, computers, batteries, household items containing mercury and other consumer electronics. This year 400 vehicles drove through the event with collections totaling six extra-large roll-off boxes, which equals approximately three semitrailers, 485 light bulbs and several items containing mercury.
Each year, CITGO E-Recycle Day alternates between the cities of Lake Charles and Sulphur to give residents in each region a convenient place to recycle their e-waste. Since 2009, CITGO E-Recycle Day has kept more than 462 tons of electronic waste out of landfills and is one of many initiatives sponsored by CITGO as part of its commitment to reduce waste.
Best of Bauer CSE Federal Credit Union
CSE Federal Credit Union, Sulphur, Louisiana has earned the prestigious "Best of Bauer Credit Union" status from BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation's Premier Credit Union and BankRating Firm. This distinction is reserved solely for institutions that have earned Bauer's highest (5Star) rating consistently for at least 25 years.
Bauer congratulates CSE Federal Credit Union on its achievement. To earn a 5Star rating, the credit union must excel under a rigorous, independent analysis of its financial condition. CSE Federal Credit Union is well-positioned to continue to support its membership as we navigate through our ever-changing circumstances.
Established in 1943, CSE Federal Credit Union has been a source of strength and stability for its members for 78 years. No matter what circumstances we are facing, you can always rely on CSE Federal Credit Union's dedicated team. Whether at the branch, by phone or online at csefcu.orq, they are at your service.
CSE Federal Credit Union Directly Supports Southeast Louisiana Neighbors
In September 2021, CSE Federal Credit Union (CSE) held a disaster supply drive in support of employees of Louisiana Federal Credit Union (LFCU) who were severely impacted by Hurricane Ida. The drive took place at all CSE branches.
Without hesitation, CSE joined in on the rescue to help its Southeast Louisiana (SELA) neighbors in LaPlace, LA due to the natural disaster. CSE is all about family helping family, neighbors helping neighbors, and people helping people.
The CSE SELA Supply Drive included drop off points for donations of disaster and emergency supplies. CSE management and staff helped hand deliver a trailer full of supplies, including water, batteries, paper goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies, baby wipes and more to the LFCU training center in LaPlace, LA. To learn more or to donate money or supplies for the SELA recovery, visit www.unitedwaysela.org/disaster.
Sasol Announces New Emission Reduction Commitment and Growth Plans for Lake Charles Site
Sasol has announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent globally and across its U.S. operations by 2030. The company also announced growth plans for its Lake Charles multi-asset site.
During its Capital Markets Day on Sept. 22, the company said it would reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions from its U.S. operations as part of an increased focus on sustainability.
The company also announced plans to increase investment in developing innovative solutions produced at Lake Charles that can help its customers – and the consumers who buy their products – achieve their own sustainability goals.
Stouder said the company was already partnering with several global consumer brands to lessen the environmental impact of fabric care.
Sasol also announced that the company’s America region has delivered strong financial results coming out of the COVID-19 downturn. Sasol expects the America region to contribute EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $700-$900 million by fiscal year 2025, and $0.9 - $1.1 billion by fiscal year 2030.
Imperial Health Lab Earns COLA Excellence Award
The laboratory of Imperial Health medical group recently completed its biannual inspection by COLA Inc. and received full accreditation as well as the COLA Laboratory Excellence Award. COLA is a leading national laboratory accreditor; whose program and standards enable clinical laboratories and staff to meet U.S. CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) and other regulatory requirements.
Accreditation is given to laboratories that apply the highest standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey. The Excellence Award is achieved only by COLA accredited laboratories that are found to be compliant with all COLA essential and required criteria during their onsite survey. In addition, award recipients must have demonstrated successful proficiency testing for the prior three testing events and have no substantiated complaints against the laboratory.
Imperial Health’s lab’s supervisory team responsible for the recognition are Julie Miller, Laboratory Director, Jennifer Rodriguez, Assistant Laboratory Director and Dr. Todd Peavy, Medical Laboratory Director. In addition to the in-house laboratory at the group’s main office in Lake Charles, there are seven convenient draw site locations across Southwest Louisiana.
Learn more at www.imperialhealth.com.
Cameron Lions Club Launches White Boot Campaign to Support Hurricane Recovery for Bayou Neighbors
The Cameron Lions Club has launched a White Boot Campaign to support hurricane recovery for residents in the bayou parishes of St. Mary, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafourche and Grand Isle.
Specially labeled white boots will be displayed at area businesses through November 15 for donation contributions. Donations can also be made online at www.CameronLionsClub. com or mailed to Cameron Lions Club, PO Box 751, Cameron, LA 70631. After the deadline date, club representatives will travel to Southeast Louisiana to deliver gift cards for residents.
Collecting through November 30
AND FOOD DRIVE
HELP US PROVIDE WARMTH AND FOOD TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE THIS WINTER.
This year Lakeside Bank is not only collecting coats, but also food donations. New and gently used winter coats, and sweaters of all sizes and nonperishable food will be collected. If we all do our part, we will be warming someone’s heart as well as our own.
DROP OFF BOXES ARE IN EVERY LAKESIDE BANK LOCATION
Places & Faces
David Sickey was born in 1978 into the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. He began his tenure in Coushatta Tribal government in 2003 at age 25 and served in their government in various capacities for 18 consecutive years. In June 2021, he founded and became CEO of Sickey Global Strategies, LLC (SGS). SGS provides consulting services on numerous issues that affect the lives of Native Americans. “My aim is to help leaders and governments deliver for their people so that they can develop open, inclusive, and sustainable societies in an interconnected global community,” Sickey says.
Sickey lives in Iowa, La., with his wife and five children. He is passionate about Native American issues, the plight of indigenous peoples, and the importance of bringing awareness of their concerns to the American public. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Thrive magazine helps Sickey share his story.
first person
with David Sickey
Strategist, activist for indigenous concerns, and former Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
by Angie Kay Dilmore
Describe the path that led you to your involvement in Coushatta Tribal government.
My father, Ernest Sickey, was the architect of the Coushatta Tribe’s federal re-recognition in June 1973. As a young boy I vividly remember observing, hearing, and learning about public service, and I knew that is what I wanted to do one day. I worked within the tribe prior to running for the Tribal Council. My first campaign for the Tribal Council was successful in May 2003. Two years later I became the Vice Chairman. In 2017, I became the Chairman and ended my term in June 2021. Second to getting married and having five beautiful children, serving in the role of a tribal government leader has been the high point of my life. It was an honor and a privilege to serve and make an impact on my tribe and the surrounding communities.
What do you see as the primary concern of Native Americans today?
The issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) is a major humanitarian crisis in the United States. In 15 years of conflict in Iraq, the U.S. has suffered 4,541 fatalities; yet in 2016 alone, there were 5,712 reported MMIWG cases in the U.S. For over a decade, the U.S. Department of Justice has estimated that American Indian women are around 2.5 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault when compared to the general population. One in three Native American women will be raped in their lifetimes. In Canada, First Nations women are six times more likely to be the victims of homicide, while in the United States that figure increases to ten times. Among the general population of American Indian women, 67% of rapes suffered by Native women are committed by nonNatives. 80% of sex crimes on reservations are committed by non-Natives, and according to the U.S. Department of Justice, 86% of all reported sex crimes against Native women are perpetrated by non-Natives.
Taking what we thought was a proactive approach, we began our own internal investigation to assess our level of threat here in Louisiana. In the state that surrounds our sovereign nation, the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, our people are categorized by coroners and the Louisiana Department of Health and all Vital Statistics as “other.” To this day, there is no accurate accounting of MMIWG victims in Louisiana. It is as if we do not exist; as if our women and children are invisible.
On October 10, 2020, two bills were signed into law to help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women in the United States. In combination, the reintroduced Savanna’s Act and the Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act incorporate the recommendations made by several Native American organizations. that were discussed with Senator Murkowski, Senator Udall and others in December 2018. Support came from the offices of Senators Kamala Harris, Diane Feinstein, and James Lankford. A priority for all federally recognized Indian tribes is to strengthen and extend the jurisdiction of tribal courts to cover MMIWG crimes, which is at the heart of the Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act.
Additional pressing concerns for Native Americans today are recovering from boarding school trauma, including searching for unmarked graves and bringing children home; Native American voting rights; and helping tribal communities recover from trauma associated with COVID-19.
What were some of your most significant accomplishments as Chairman?
I was instrumental in influencing Governor John Bel Edwards to issue a historic Proclamation designating May 5th as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Awareness Day. He also signed a sweeping executive order to create a Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force which I chaired. This Louisiana executive action is arguably the most expansive MMIW/MMIP gubernatorial order of its kind to be adopted in the United States to date. Additionally, I led my tribe to become the Executive Producers of two MMIWG-related documentaries; Somebody’s Daughter and Say Her Name, which can be found on YouTube. These are movies made to edify and inform the world on these important issues.
Elected to the position of Tribal Chairman in 2017, I was responsible for steering the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana through the COVID-19 pandemic. I oversaw the procurement and provision of health services, worked with numerous federal agencies and officials to secure federal funding for the Tribe, and navigated my Tribe’s multi-milliondollar business through the pandemic’s unstable financial throes. Notwithstanding the shutdowns and other significant hurdles imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coushatta Tribe’s business grew stronger. I also helped the Coushatta Tribe overcome the impacts of multiple natural disasters. I was instrumental in helping this Tribe obtain millions of dollars in grants and funding programs thereby securing prosperity for the Tribe and our surrounding communities.
Drawing on my extensive experience in government, I led the Coushatta Tribal Council in enacting several important ordinances, including a Tax Revenue and Administration Code, an Environmental and Cultural Resource Protection Ordinance, and a Tribal Archive and Artifact Protection Ordinance. I also negotiated with the Governor of the State of Louisiana to secure a favorable amendment to the Tribal-State Gaming Compact between the State and the Tribe. Most recently, I laid the groundwork for significant improvements to tribal infrastructure that will improve access to education, ensure adequate health care, alleviate environmental concerns, and allow for community investment.
Name three noteworthy Native Americans you’d like to highlight.
• Debra Haaland, a New Mexico congresswoman who was recently appointed as the United States Secretary of the Interior – the first Native American to hold this position. • Sharice Davids, a Congresswoman from
Kansas who is the only Native American
Democrat currently in the U.S. House of
Representatives. • Joy Harjo, an American poet, musician, playwright, author, and the current United
States Poet Laureate – the first Native
American to hold that honor.
For more information on the Coushatta Tribe, see their exhibit at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. This exhibit runs through Dec. 23.
RECOVERY SPOTLIGHT
Petro Bowl is Back! by Angie Kay Dilmore
Petro Bowl has been a family-fun institution since 1984. They’d had some damage from Hurricane Rita in 2005, but nothing compared to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Laura. “The day after Laura came through, we were in Houston and saw the destruction to the bowling center on the national news – it was horrible,” says Debbie Stroderd, General Manager at Petro Bowl. “We came home to see firsthand the damage to the bowling center, as well as our home. My heart dropped when I walked into Petro Bowl and saw the extent of the damage. Tables and chairs were thrown all over the place. Exterior walls on the east and northeast had crumbled. The eight-inch circle windows were thrown on the inside of the building. The huge front awning had collapsed. The roof was peeled back like a can of tuna, especially on the east side. Rain poured into the building and destroyed all the bowling lanes, pinsetters, etc.”
Holiday
HAPPENINGS
HOLIDAY MARKET DEQUINCY VFW
Nov. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
MISTLETOE AND MOSS HOLIDAY MARKET
The Junior League of Lake Charles hosts their annual Mistletoe and Moss Holiday Market, Nov. 19-21, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Arts and Crafts vendors and various businesses will be on-site for your holiday shopping pleasure.
BROTHER BUBBA’S BACK PORCH CHRISTMAS COMEDY & DINNER SHOW
Brother Bubba’s Back Porch Christmas
Comedy and Dinner Show, Dec. 3-4, doors open at 6:00 p.m.,West Cal Cam Events Center, Sulphur, La. Featuring the Back Porch Quartet. Hosted by First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur. Advanced tickets required.
Go to www.firstpentecostalsulphur.com/ brobubbas.
LIGHT UP THE LAKE
The City of Lake Charles celebrates the holiday season Dec. 4 with their annual Light Up the Lake. Activities take place throughout the day. • 8:00 a.m. – The Literacy Council hosts their annual Hot Chocolate Run with
Santa. • 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. – An impressive line-up of musical and theater performances at the Lakefront Amphitheater, as well as arts/crafts activities for children, food trucks, stocking giveaways, and photos with Santa. • 7:30 p.m. – Head over to the Civic
Center’s front steps. Mayor Hunter will flip the switch to light the tree and the many brilliant ornaments positioned at the Civic Center entrance. • 8:30 p.m. – Holiday fireworks display over the lake.
HISTORIC CITY HALL
Historic City Hall will display 10 impressive, ornately decorated Christmas trees this year. They’ll also host their annual Christmas Card workshop for students during December. Meet Me at the Market continues each first Saturday of the month. Dec. 4, you’ll find art vendors on the front lawn and the Charlestown Farmers Market at the rear of the building. The Children’s Museum will be on-site with activities for the kids.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY
The Children’s Theatre Company presents Cinderella’s Holiday Dining, on Dec. 4, 2021, 12:00 p.m. The magic begins as snow and festive sounds fill the air. Children enter through a castle glistening with icicles surrounded by toy soldiers before dining, then join their favorite storybook characters – Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Prince, Snow White, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, and Aladdin for an unforgettable experience. Character meals include pizza, dessert, and a drink. Seating includes a visit with photographs and autographs from each famous character from. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite costume. Cost is $25.00 per person (everyone must have a ticket including adults and infants). Seating is limited and reservations required.
Call the theatre box office at 337-433-7323 or visit www.childrenstheatre.cc
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE OAKS
Heritage Grove in Sulphur
Tentative (as of late Oct.) Schedule: • Fri., Dec. 3rd, 7:00 p.m. Louisiana Express • 8:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting • Sat., Dec. 4th, 10:00 a.m. Holiday Market Opens • 11:00 a.m. Kiwanis Christmas Parade • 12:00 p.m.-8 p.m. Local school choirs, local music artists, and a nationally known headliner from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TBA • 8:30 p.m. 100% chance of snow!
As part of Christmas Under the Oaks,The Brimstone Historical Society brings back its annual fundraiser, Holiday House at Henning Cultural Center: Dec. 2-4. With over 30 small businesses, artisans, and creators, you’ll find everything you need for every person on your shopping list this year! Entry is $5. This event is hosted by The Brimstone Historical Society, in partnership with Sulphur Parks and Recreation, The City of Sulphur, Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA, and The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
• Thurs., Dec. 2, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.:Preview Party Night. Take a stroll to get first pick of all the amazing wares in store for the festival! Call to reserve your tickets, they go fast! • Fri., Dec. 3 and Sat., Dec. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Two full days of shopping, carriage rides, a carnival, and more!
For tickets or more info, call 337-527-0357 or go to linktr.ee/brimstonemuseum
Holiday Happenings continued...
LAKE CHARLES MESSIAH CHORUS & ORCHESTRA
The Lake Charles Messiah Chorus and Orchestra will host its 80th performance on Sunday, Dec.5 at 3:00 p.m. at the Francis G. Bulber Auditorium on the McNeese Campus. The performance features McNeese student vocal majors. Orchestra members include community musicians and McNeese faculty. Songs performed by the chorus include the famous Hallelujah Chorus and For unto Us a Child is Born. The performance will be directed by Colette Bulber Tanner, the daughter of the founder and first director of the Chorus, Francis G Bulber, who started this SWLA holiday tradition in 1939.
Admission is free to the public.
LAKE AREA BALLET THEATRE
Lake Area Ballet Theatre presents their annual, all local “Nutcracker” Dec. 9, 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 10, 7:00 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the McNeese State University Tritico theatre. See this traditional holiday full-length ballet featuring colorful costumes and lively dances. Meet Clara, who travels to the magical Land of Sweets with a Nutcracker who has turned into a handsome prince! The show features over 100 local Lake Charles Dance Academy dancers and artists along with two guest artists who joined the cast this year.
Tickets now on sale. Visit www.lakeareaballettheatre.com for more information.
CHRISTMAS ON THE PLAZA
Christmas on the Plaza at Episcopal Day School South
Campus, Dec. 9. Admission includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a sleigh ride, a craft at the Elf Workshop, hot chocolate, and vendors for shopping.
Tickets $10 at payit.nelnet.net/form/D3qiMWCX.
LAKE CHARLES SYMPHONY
Lake Charles Symphony will host their Holiday Jazz and Java fundraiser on Sun., Dec. 12, 5:00 p.m. at the West-Cal Events Center, Sulphur, LA. Join them for a special evening of holiday jazz combined with the perfect cup of java and sweet pastries.
Tickets $75 for adults, $40 for students with ID at lcsymphony.com.
Lake Charles Holiday Market Extravaganza at Prien Lake Mall, Sunday, Dec. 12, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. You’ll find 30 local vendors, giveaways, pictures with Santa, holiday music, and Group Volunteer Opportunity allows your company to select dates that employees come out and help for the night. Volunteers are needed more.in concession, selling raffle tickets, gift shop, photos with Santa, and as Frosty and Rudolph. If you have KOBER’S CHRISTMAS COMEDY teenagers that need service hours, this is a perfect way to volunteer. Sponsorships available call or email for SHOWDOWN more information. In addition to helping in the mentioned areas, your Kober’s Christmas Comedy Showdown, Dec. 25, 10:00 p.m. company can set up a table with giveaways for the Jen Kober performs her ALL NEW power hour of standup visitors. Wearing company t-shirts helps identify your comedy LIVE and IN PERSON for just ONE NIGHT! Hosted by staff as volunteers. local funny man Zack Locke.No sponsorship is too small - you make a difference
in the lives of people with intellectual and
Tickets available on allevents.in developmental disabilities.
If you have any questions, please contact Karon Davis, Noel Coordinator 337.706.8759.
LARC’s Acadian Village was created as a means to preserve Acadian heritage and culture, promote tourism, and give individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by LARC a place to prosper in the workforce. The purpose of Noel Acadien au Village is to generate funding for client development programs and quality of life-type services.
LARC PRESENTS
Sundays with the Symphony
Brahms Violin & Viola Sonatas
Sunday, November 21, 4:00pm Saint Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church 1500 Country Club Road Lake Charles, LA 70605
Holiday Jazz & Java Fundraiser
Sunday, December 12, 5:00pm West Cal Events Center 401 Arena Road Sulphur, LA 70665
Tickets available online at our website and at the door.
809 Kirby St., Suite 210 Lake Charles, LA • 337-433-1611 WWW.LCSYMPHONY.COM
ACADIAN VILLAGE
Mark Your Calendars & Join Us!
DECEMBER 3RD - DECEMBER 23RD, 2021
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Group Volunteer Opportunity allows
your company to select dates that employees come Group Volunteer Opportunity allows out and help for the night. Volunteers are needed your company to select dates that employees come in concession, selling raffle tickets, gift shop, photos out and help for the night. Volunteers are needed with Santa, and as Frosty and Rudolph. If you have in concession, selling raffle tickets, gift shop, photos with Santa, and as Frosty and Rudolph. If you have teenagers that need service hours, this is a perfect way teenagers that need service hours, this is a perfect way to volunteer. Sponsorships available call or email for to volunteer. Sponsorships available call or email for more information.more information. In addition to helping in the mentioned areas, your In addition to helping in the mentioned areas, your company can set up a table with giveaways for the company can set up a table with giveaways for the visitors. Wearing company t-shirts helps identify your staff as volunteers. visitors. Wearing company t-shirts helps identify your staff as volunteers.
No sponsorship is too small - you make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No sponsorship is too small - you make a difference If you have any questions, please contactin the lives of people with intellectual and Karon Davis, Noel Coordinator 337.706.8759. developmental disabilities. If you have any questions, please contact Karon Davis, Noel Coordinator 337.706.8759.
LARC’s Acadian Village was created as ACADIAN VILLAGE a means to preserve Acadian heritage and culture, promote tourism, and LARC’s Acadian Village was created as give individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served a means to preserve Acadian heritage and culture, promote tourism, and give individuals with intellectual and by LARC a place to prosper in the developmental disabilities served workforce. by LARC a place to prosper in the workforce. The purpose of Noel Acadien au The purpose of Noel Acadien au Village is to generate funding for client Village is to generate funding for client development programs and quality of development programs and quality of life-type services. life-type services.
