The Northshore Bounty is more than a Thanksgiving meal. It is a ministry of love, hospitality, and hope that reflects what it means to truly serve others in the spirit of Christ. Founded nearly thirty years ago by Reverend Kathy Abrams, this mission began with a...
Summer is often painted as a carefree season—beach days, late sunsets, and no school. But for many families right here in our community, it marks the beginning of their most difficult stretch of the year. When school lets out, thousands of local children lose access...
In a world where stories of survival often remain hidden, Unbranded shines as a beacon of hope for those who have endured unimaginable trauma. Founded with a mission to serve survivors of sex trafficking who have been branded—quite literally—with tattoos that mark...
Out of unimaginable loss, the Madison Brooks Foundation was born—a nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting change in honor of Madison Brooks, an SSA alum, LSU sophomore, and Alpha Phi sorority member. After Madison’s tragic passing, her family channeled their grief...
The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative aims to combat heart disease, the leading cause of death in women, claiming more lives annually than breast cancer or any other condition. Launched in 2004, Go Red for Women raises awareness and empowers...
In South Louisiana, where vibrant communities thrive amid challenges, Second Harvest Food Bank stands as a lifeline for those facing hunger. Since its inception in 1982, the organization has been a powerful force in the fight against food insecurity, driven by its...
Bringing Light in the Darkest Times In the face of life’s toughest challenges, Buna’s Hope stands as a beacon of support and joy for families enduring medical crises or tragedy. Founded with a mission to provide hope, Buna’s Hope extends a compassionate hand to those...
Transforming Lives with Unconditional Love and Hope Royal Family KIDS Camp (RFKC) is a transformative nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of children in the foster care system. This organization, part of For The Children Inc., has spent over 35 years training...
Bringing Up Baby -Liesel Schmidt Women have been having babies since the beginning of time, but bringing a little one into the world, like everything else, has gotten more and more expensive. According to recent research from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rescue Me -Liesel Schmidt As humans, we are more or less the maters of our own destiny—in so much that we are given free will and choices throughout or lives that guide our circumstances. Animals, however, are not given that...
A Woman’s Work-Liesel SchmidtHome equity.It’s a phrase that we’re all familiar with, a dream and a goal that people live their entire lives working toward. All of us have a need to feel as though we’ve found a home of our own, a place that is ours and ours alone,...
The Beauty of Caring -Liesel Schmidt Childhood is a time that should be filled with magic, possibility and endless wonder. But for many children, those years of innocence are shadowed by the worries of medical issues that necessitate long hospital stays filled with...