Archive for October, 2009

Local organization awarded for excellence

October 27, 2009 at 8:01 pm · Filed under News and Announcements

On Friday, October 16, the CEO of Hospice of Acadiana, Nelson Waguespack, Jr., represented the organization at a Presidential Forum on Service at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. Present for the celebration of service was former President George H.W. Bush, former President George W. Bush and current President Barack Obama.

The event was to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the vision of a thousand “Points of Light” invoked by President George H. W. Bush in 1989. Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. was recognized and celebrated as the 333rd Point of Light agency for its commitment to serving the dying patients in Acadiana and ensuring the support for families, loved ones and community members by dedicated and professional staff plus over 500 volunteers.

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Weekend full of fun activities that help someone too!

October 16, 2009 at 8:22 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

We’re all excited about the beautiful weather, and we have several more great excuses to spend your Saturday out in the community.

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Healing House will host its 2nd annual Family Adventure Day tomorrow, and this is an experience not to be missed! Families spend the day together doing fun activities around Lafayette, and all proceeds benefit Healing House. For more information, call the Healing House at 234-0443.

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The Evangeline Area Boy Scouts are bringing dodgeball to the community tomorrow as well! Opening ceremonies begin at 10 AM at Comeaux High School, and there are some great teams that are sure to compete for a spot in the finals and have a few laughs along the way.

Also available is Women’s and Children’s Hospital softball tournament at Picard Park in Milton to benefit United Way of Acadiana. Contact Shelly Lee at 521-9110 for more information.

Whichever one you choose, there are some great options to be out helping our community this weekend.

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Social Media and Giving

October 13, 2009 at 8:58 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Using Facebook (and other tools) to promote your organization is gaining in popularity, and several interesting developments are worth reading about.

Facebook’s Causes application has partnered with Network for Good, Parade and the Case Foundation to engage in an interesting giving challenge that you can read all about here. America’s Giving Challenge lasts for 30 days until November 6, 2009. Let us know if your organization decides to participate.

Today’s Chronicle of Philanthropy’s online discussion featured a conversation about using Facebook to promote your organization. Read the article here.

And earlier this month, Jaci Russo of The Russo Group began teaching a class to nonprofits in Acadiana about social media tools. The class is sponsored by the Stuller Family Foundation.

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Cause-related marketing helps out local animals in need!

October 6, 2009 at 8:34 pm · Filed under News and Announcements

Great Harvest Bread Company

Great Harvest Bread Company is getting in on the cause-related marketing trend with some treats for your favorite four-legged friends!

Cause-related marketing is the linking of a for-profit business with a nonprofit organization for mutual benefit. In the case of Great Harvest, sales of their dog treats are benefiting local animals in need.

Throughout July and August, they donated $1 from every $4 bag of dog treats to Lafayette Animal Aid. In September and October, 25% of the Dog Treat sales will go to St. Martin Humane Society. Go buy some delicious food for yourself and your favorite pet and help a local organization all at the same time.

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