Community Foundation of Acadiana

Thank you to First Horizon Bank, Parish Proud, and City Club at River Ranch for supporting the 92nd Lafayette Civic Cup ceremony where Dr. Kip Schumacher will be honored as this year's recipient.

From making jewelry in his apartment to pay for medical school—to working in the high-stakes environment of a hospital Emergency Department—to launching one of the country’s largest healthcare practice management companies—to donating millions of dollars to worthy causes—Dr. Schumacher pours all his energy into every endeavor.

Upon learning of the honor, he shared, “To be recognized as a member of such a prestigious group of individuals who have made Acadiana a better place to live is truly an honor. But truth be told, the people I have been privileged to work with are the true heroes and also worthy of this recognition. Acadiana is an amazing place to live and a community I am proud to be part of.”

Learn more about Dr. Schumacher at cfacadiana.org/civiccup.

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Building projects, minds, and momentum! 🔨🪚🧰

A new summer workforce and training program is underway at Ville Platte High School to introduce young people between the ages of 16 – 24 to skilled trades.

This training effort is designed to rebuild a workforce affected largely by retirements with several current and retired tradesmen volunteering to teach the students basic knowledge of their individual trades.

The Evangeline Parish Foundation, a fund of CFA, is a proud partner on this program alongside Freedom Center, Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Ville Platte City Council, and Community Outreach of North Evangeline.

Join the waitlist now for the 92nd annual Lafayette Civic Cup award banquet.

Due to high demand and overwhelming support, we are exploring options to accommodate additional attendees.

If you don't want to miss out on this prestigious event, we encourage you to join our waitlist. Simply visit https://ow.ly/SAUL50TIXFx to secure your spot. Don't wait too long — additional seats will be limited!

Community Foundation of Acadiana is proud to serve as a connector, helping to bridge the gap between community needs and CFA donors.

Earlier this year, CFA hosted an event to connect the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice and CFA donors who are interested in increasing access to evidence-based services for youth and families. Now, we're excited to congratulate the OJJ on the opening of a new center aimed at diverting young people in Acadiana from the juvenile justice system.

The Louisiana Multi-Agency Resource Center (LaMARC) will leverage resources already in the community and offer services designed to help families and young first-time offenders avoid future run-ins with the law or school disciplinary proceedings.

Read more from The Current:

Lafayette opens center to divert youth from jail Modeled after a successful program in Calcasieu Parish, the Freetown center opened with support from local foundations.

Please help us in congratulating business and civic leader Dr. William C. "Kip" Schumacher, this year's recipient of the Lafayette Civic Cup!

The Lafayette Civic Cup will honor Dr. Schumacher as the 92nd recipient of the prestigious award at the organization’s annual banquet slated for Tuesday, November 12 at 5:30 pm at the City Club at River Ranch.

Join the waitlist for tickets and tables at: https://ow.ly/b8R150TGQGt

Thank you to The Acadiana Advocate for helping to cover this wonderful announcement.

Businessman, philanthropist Dr. Kip Schumacher is 92nd Civic Cup awardee Dr. William "Kip" Schumacher said he was "blown away and humbled" to be selected as the 2024 honoree.

During last week’s Leadership Exchange trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan, CFA fundholders and our President & CEO Missy had the pleasure of meeting some of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s staff and other local family foundation leaders.

We loved hearing about the innovative ways their 100-year-old foundation has been connecting the philanthropic community, inspiring individuals, and empowering organizations, and we look forward to sharing insights, lessons, and fresh perspectives with our own community back home.

Thank you One Acadiana for hosting a wonderful learning opportunity.

📣NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW AT NOON

Know of someone who inspires, empowers, and embraces servant leadership locally?

Since 1933 this historic award has honored locals who have accomplished outstanding civic deeds and individuals who have given their time and resources to improve the Lafayette community through philanthropy.

Learn more about this award and submit your nominations at https://www.cfacadiana.org/civiccup.

Thank you to event sponsors: First Horizon Bank, Parish Proud, and City Club at River Ranch.

Is your nonprofit hosting a fundraising event in October?

Submit your details to the CFA Nonprofit Community Calendar: https://ow.ly/gq1L50QW6vt.

This calendar exists to help nonprofits avoid scheduling conflicts and for donors to see the great fundraising opportunities happening in our community at a glance.

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ONE WEEK LEFT!

🏠 The 3rd annual Love Our Schools Home Giveaway is live! You can purchase your $35 ticket today for a chance to win a beautiful, new home in the Beau Savanne subdivision, valued at $525,000.
The home drawing will be held on September 26, 2024 with the deadline to purchase tickets being September 23, 2024!

Purchase your ticket here: https://tinyurl.com/LOSHG2024

Every dollar of your ticket purchase stays local, directly supporting public schools across Lafayette Parish!

📣NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 20 AT NOON

Know of someone who inspires, empowers, and embraces servant leadership locally?

Since 1933 this historic award has honored locals who have accomplished outstanding civic deeds and individuals who have given their time and resources to improve the Lafayette community through philanthropy.

Learn more about this award and submit your nominations at https://www.cfacadiana.org/civiccup.

Thank you to event sponsors: First Horizon Bank, Parish Proud, and City Club at River Ranch.

Please share! CFA has activated the Acadiana Disaster and Emergency Response Fund and contributions are being accepted to support immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.

Hurricane Francine's wake has left many families and neighborhoods in its path in need of care and repair. Within our eight-parish region, St. Mary Parish was particularly impacted with power outages, roof damage, water in homes, and trees on the road. Iberia and St. Martin Parishes are also recovering from some home damage.

Now is the time for us, as friends and neighbors, to do what we do best: come together to help those in need so that they can begin the recovery process. You can learn more and contribute to the fund at cfacadiana.org/ADERF.

CFA extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Greg Manuel.

As we mourn this loss, we remember him as a man who enriched our community with his kindness, his leadership, and his philanthropic heart. His generosity through CFA was far-reaching and has made a lasting impact on several causes and organizations, including support for local schools and churches, disaster relief, and quality of life.

Please keep his family in your prayers during this time.

Manuel Companies mourns loss of Greg Manuel after plane crash: 'A pillar of our community' Manuel Companies co-owner Greg Manuel was a “remarkable leader and cherished member of our community,” company officials said late Thursday.

Know of someone who inspires, empowers, and embraces servant leadership locally?

Nominations for the 92nd annual Lafayette Civic Cup Award are open until September 20!

Since 1933 this historic award has honored locals who have accomplished outstanding civic deeds and individuals who have given their time and resources to improve the Lafayette community through philanthropy.

Learn more about this award and submit your nominations at https://www.cfacadiana.org/civiccup.

Thank you to event sponsors: First Horizon Bank, Parish Proud, and City Club at River Ranch.

Community Foundation of Acadiana Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation working to enhance the

🏠 The 3rd annual Love Our Schools Home Giveaway is live! You can purchase your $35 ticket today for a chance to win a beautiful, new home in the Beau Savanne subdivision, valued at $525,000.
The home drawing will be held on September 26, 2024 with the deadline to purchase tickets being September 23, 2024, but there are also chances to enter for early bird prizes!

Now until September 12 is the time to enter for the chance to win a diamond and sapphire bracelet from Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry as an early bird prize: https://tinyurl.com/LOSHG2024

Every dollar of your ticket purchase stays local, directly supporting public schools across Lafayette Parish!

Happy work anniversary to Missy Bienvenu Andrade, President & CEO of CFA!

Two years ago, we were fortunate enough to welcome Missy to our team, and we've been reaping the benefits ever since. Here's to many more years of success together!

This week, CFA, Acadiana partners, and surrounding community foundations were in attendance at the LC Resiliency Summit to take an in-depth look at Lake Charles’ journey towards revitalization and resiliency since Hurricane Laura's landfall four years ago.

The Summit provided opportunities for us to hear some of the lessons learned from incredible thought leaders and learn more about the ongoing collaborations and initiatives that are shaping Lake Charles.

We were thrilled to join donors at the groundbreaking of Helix AI & Medical Academy (Helix AIM)! This new charter school is coming to St. Landry Parish for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Set to open in Opelousas in 2025, generous donations to the Helix Community Schools St. Landry Fund through the Community Foundation of Acadiana have helped to make this school a reality.

This morning, CFA and United Way of Acadiana cohosted Iberia Community Conversations, an event centered around Iberia nonprofits!

Driven by our vision to build strong relationship with our region's 501c3s, the conversation about resources and collaboration was an insightful one!

Thank you to everyone who attended.

Congratulations to Dr. Annie Spell for receiving a 2024 Angel Award from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation!

Dr. Spell, a CFA fund holder, is a longtime volunteer and board member at Hearts of Hope, Acadiana’s only sexual trauma center, providing services for both child and adult victims. Hearts of Hope also maintains a fund at CFA.

Blue Cross Foundation Announces 2024 Angel Award Honorees | Blue Cross Foundation (Baton Rouge, LA) — The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of The Angel Award®, which recognizes everyday Louisiana people who have distinguished themselves by improving the health and lives of our state’s children. Too often, the extraor...

Know of someone who inspires, empowers, and embraces servant leadership locally?

Nominations for the 92nd annual Lafayette Civic Cup Award are now open until September 20!

Since 1933 this historic award has honored locals who have accomplished outstanding civic deeds and individuals who have given their time and resources to improve the Lafayette community through philanthropy.

Learn more about this award and submit your nominations at https://www.cfacadiana.org/civiccup.

Thank you to event sponsors: First Horizon Bank, Parish Proud, and City Club at River Ranch.

🏠 The 3rd annual Love Our Schools Home Giveaway is live! You can purchase your $35 ticket today for a chance to win a beautiful, new home in the Beau Savanne subdivision, valued at $525,000.
The home drawing will be held on September 26, 2024 with the deadline to purchase tickets being September 23, 2024, but there are also chances to enter for early bird prizes!

Now until August 28 is the time to enter for the chance to win $5,000 in cash as an early bird prize: https://tinyurl.com/LOSHG2024

Every dollar of your ticket purchase stays local, directly supporting public schools across Lafayette Parish!

Today marks Chris Stafford's 37th birthday and the birth of the Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation.

Christopher Forest Stafford passed away on May 2, 2024, at the early age of 36, removing one of the brightest stars from Louisiana’s musical constellation. In honor of Christopher’s memory and to continue sharing his impact, the Stafford family has announced the Christopher Stafford Memorial Foundation to facilitate learning, collaboration, and creation, while providing opportunities for recording and performances.

Visit www.staffordfoundation.org to learn more about CSMF's mission and to receive updates about an upcoming inaugural event, currently in the works.

The Stafford family welcomes and encourages donations, which can be directed to the fund through CFA's website: cfacadiana.org/christopherstafford.

Is your nonprofit hosting a fundraising event in September?

Submit your details to the CFA Nonprofit Community Calendar: https://ow.ly/gq1L50QW6vt.

This calendar exists to help nonprofits avoid scheduling conflicts and for donors to see the great fundraising opportunities happening in our community at a glance.

Want to receive the monthly nonprofit community calendar email blast? Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/HU6F50QW6vu.