Community input helps Lafayette Habitat for Humanity transform lives and neighborhoods
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. On a recent summer morning, crews were hard at work on a series of new homes on Olivier Street. Once they are completed, three local families will become the latest in Lafayette to move into such residences thanks to Habitat for Humanity.…
Read MoreCapital Area United Way adapts to meet new needs for more Baton Rouge area families
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. As it enters its 97th year, Capital Area United Way’s role as a community connector has become more important than ever as people seek to find resources and meet needs amid challenging economic circumstances. Last year, more than 50,000 calls were placed…
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