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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Everyone’s schedules & lifestyles are different so BBBS have multiple programs to fit the different needs of the youth & volunteers in our community! Volunteer now and make a ...Read more
Everyone's schedules & lifestyles are different so BBBS have multiple programs to fit the different needs of the youth & volunteers in our community!
Volunteer now and make a difference in the life of your future Little Brother or Little Sister!
Get started at www.acadianabigs.com/volunteer
Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Acadiana is a tax-exempt, donor-centric, entrepreneurial foundation whose core purpose is building legacies and improving communities by connecting all generous people to ...Read more
Community Foundation of Acadiana is a tax-exempt, donor-centric, entrepreneurial foundation whose core purpose is building legacies and improving communities by connecting all generous people to the causes they care about. CFA is south Louisiana’s premier philanthropic organization benefiting our region, with a particular focus on the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Mary, St. Martin and Vermilion.
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Summer Reading Challenge LPL
Lafayette Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. * We improvised – now have virtual programs online. – Digital Storytime is on Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM – Tune-In Tuesday ...Read more
Lafayette Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge.
* We improvised – now have virtual programs online.
- Digital Storytime is on Mondays/Wednesdays at 10 AM
- Tune-In Tuesday is on Tuesdays at 11 AM (Summer Performers series)
Summer Reading Challenge (how it works):
* We're challenging the community to read 3 million minutes by July 31.
* Sign up at https://lafayettepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/
* Read 600 minutes; record your minutes online or pick up a paper reading log at any library location.
* Redeem your minutes for a prize pack and a chance to win a grand prize.
* Open to Adults, Teens, and Children.
* If a child is too young to read, then you can read to them and that counts as minutes.
* Get more details at lafayettepubliclibrary.org/summer.
- Fun Fact = As of June 30, we are at more than 600,000 minutes read!
Children can join the Ragin' Readers Program:
* Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Athletics partnered with Lafayette Public Library.
* Children, ages Kindergarten through 6th grade, can participate.
* Read and record 600 minutes now through August 15.
* Print reading log at http://www.ragincajuns.com/raginreaders or pick one up at any library location.
* To redeem minutes, email geauxcajuns@louisiana.edu.
* Sign up for both reading programs and get twice as many prizes!
For more information about both programs, visit lafayettepubliclibrary.org/summer.
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Cleco Fan Drive
For the 20th year, Cleco is partnering with Councils on Aging and other agencies in the company’s service territory to host its Annual Fan Drive for the elderly while following new protocols due ...Read more
For the 20th year, Cleco is partnering with Councils on Aging and other agencies in the company’s service territory to host its Annual Fan Drive for the elderly while following new protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our seniors benefit during the hot summers months from Cleco’s fan drive,” said Ron Smith, director of customer experience. “Instead of postponing or canceling due to the pandemic, we are working with our partner agencies to continue providing this assistance but with new safety protocols. Fans and monetary donations will be accepted by the Councils on Aging offices only, and those wishing to contribute should schedule an appointment in advance.”
The participating agencies are not open to the public but will accept donations by appointment beginning June 22 through July 3.
The agencies will begin distributing fans to the elderly by appointment only starting July 6. To request a fan, seniors should contact the agency in their area and make an appointment. To receive a fan, seniors must be a Cleco customer and 60-years of age or older.
“Our senior citizens are more vulnerable, especially during the summer months,” said Smith. “Air conditioners are typically the largest energy users in a home, and raising the thermostat to 78 degrees and using a fan can help the air temperature feel 10 degrees cooler and help reduce energy usage.”
In addition to adjusting thermostats, Cleco recommends the following tips to help lower energy usage:
- Install a programmable thermostat and raise the setting to the highest comfortable temperature. Customers can save three to five percent on air conditioning costs for each degree raised on a thermostat.
- Use heat generating appliances such as dryers and ovens at night when temperatures are cooler outside.
- Seal holes and cracks around windows.
- Keep curtains and blinds closed during the day.
For more energy-savings tips or to learn more about Cleco in the community, visit www.cleco.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clecopower.