Blog – June 2021
The June 2021 Blog 01. Volume 3, Edition 8 A Word from the First Lady of Louisiana A Tribute to our Fathers Born in 1966 and 1967, John Bel and I grew up in the 70s and 80s. Our fathers were involved in community, church, and family. We realized it then, but we appreciate much […]
The Governor’s Mansion: Drapery at the Governor’s Mansion
Draperyat the Governor’s Mansion Draperyat the Governor’s Mansion In memory of the late Kay Stacey The Governor’s Mansion has an incredible history throughout every room, but the one-piece we want to focus on this month is the drapes hung in the State Dining Room, State Drawing Room, and Capitol Suite. These were either hand-curated, stitched, […]
Louisiana Fosters – Cultivation Church
Matt DonleyCULTIVATION CHURCH Cultivation Church Are We Doing Our Part? Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in distress and keep oneself from being polluted by the world. – James 1:27 NIV This verse speaks to the heart of God. The […]
Teach MAM – How Some of Louisiana’s Best Teachers Are Planning to Empower Students for the Upcoming Year
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana TEACH MAM How Some of Louisiana’s Best Teachers Are Planning to Empower Students for the Upcoming Year By Spencer Kiper2019 Louisiana State Teacher of the YearInstructional Technologist, Caddo Parish Public Schools A year ago, […]
Anti-Human Trafficking – Human Trafficking Training
HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING By Dana Hunter Human Trafficking Training By Dana R. Hunter Over the last several months, Louisiana has taken off in its efforts to educate, train and empower its citizens and multi-disciplinary professionals on signs of human trafficking and best practice strategies to assist victims in healing and recovery. The collaboration and […]
Women’s Health – June 2021
Women’s Health WOMEN’S HEALTH BLOGJune 2021 The Heartbeatof Women Written by Kimiyo Harris Williams, MD, FAAP The heart of a woman is her family and friends. This statement is overwhelmingly true for Louisiana women because we are a close-knit community with a deep, robust and rooted culture that bonds us tightly. The characteristic […]
People of Louisiana – Community (June 2021)
DENISE DUREL UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA COMMUNITY United Way of Southwest LouisianaDenise Durel, President & CEO Before the direct hits from Hurricane Laura on August 27 and Hurricane Delta on October 9 devastated the community, United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s pandemic response had served over 245,000 community members. Denise Durel, president and CEO, […]
People of Louisiana – Schools (June 2021)
GINGER RICHARD Green T. Lindon Elementary School,Lafayette Parish, Principal 2022 Principal of the Year Semifinalist GINGER RICHARD Green T. Lindon Elementary School, Lafayette Parish, Principal 2022 Principal of the Year Semifinalist Summer is MORE than Tan Lines and Sunbathing Staff and students at Green T. Lindon (GTL) Elementary in Youngsville, Louisiana, are gearing up […]
People of Louisiana – Military (June 2021)
The Veteran Rapid RetrainingAssistance Program Louisiana Departmentof Veteran Affairs The VeteranRapid Retraining Assistance Program Are you a veteran who lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic? The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program was enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan and offers education and training for high-demand jobs to unemployed veterans due […]
Featured Recipe: Marinated Cucumber, Onion and Tomato Salad
Marinated Cucumber,Onion and Tomato Salad MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION AND TOMATO SALAD This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day. Prep: 15 minsAdditional: 2 hrsTotal: 2 hrs 15 minsServings: 6Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 cup water½ cup distilled white vinegar¼ cup vegetable oil¼ cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick3 tomatoes, cut into wedges1 onion, sliced and separated into rings Directions: Step 1Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and […]
Foster Care Awareness Month
May is Foster Care Awareness Month By Elizabeth W. (Beth) GreenChild Welfare Manager – Home Development, Faith/Community PartnershipsLouisiana Department of Children and Family Services May is Foster Care Awareness Month Louisiana’s Quality Parenting Initiative has Support for Families at its Center By Elizabeth W. (Beth) GreenChild Welfare Manager – Home Development, Faith/Community PartnershipsLouisiana […]
Teach MAM – Ambassadors
Teach MAM Teach MAM: An Exciting Partnership to Strengthen Arts Education Across Louisiana TEACH MAM Ambassadors Louisiana First Foundation is excited to announce that two of our Teach MAM ambassadors will continue their work within our program for another year. Carolyn Scalfano, Arts Ambassador, and Key’re Bradford, Movement […]