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AED Network celebrates 'An Extra Day'
Friday, February 29, 2008 (437 reads)

The AED Network of Central Louisiana celebrated its 10th anniversary Friday, Feb. 29, by honoring people involved in the project as well as the nine people alive today because of it. The “Celebrating An Extra Day” luncheon was intentionally held on Leap Year Day, Board Chairman Lee Weems said. “Leap Day is an extra day of the year. An Extra Day of Life was given to the survivors because of trained responders, appropriate equipment and a caring community.”

Tobacco-company founder's grandson guest speaker for Initiative kickoff
Friday, January 04, 2008 (422 reads)

The grandson of tobacco-company founder R.J. Reynolds was in Alexandria Jan. 9 to warn the public of the dangers of tobacco use. Patrick Reynolds is one of the nation’s top champions of a smoke-free society. After watching his father and brother die from cigarette-induced emphysema and lung cancer, Reynolds in 1986 decided to speak out against the industry his family helped build.

Foundation announces new grantmaking policies
Monday, December 03, 2007 (453 reads)

The Rapides Foundation’s guidelines reflect a bold direction to address the issues that are critical to improving the health status of Central Louisiana residents. To view the new guidelines, please visit our Grant Info section or refer to the documents Program and Funding Interests and Applying for Funds

2005 Community Health Assessment is in
Tuesday, March 06, 2007 (262 reads)

The 2005 Community Health Assessments are now available. The assessments are reports on the health of each parish in Central Louisiana, as well as the entire Rapides Foundation Service Area.
Click the "read more" link below to visit the Assessments Page.

Campaign: 'There's a job here for you'
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 (428 reads)

A new campaign will give moms the ammunition they need to encourage their adult children to move back home – a list of job opportunities and salaries in Central Louisiana. Cenla Advantage Partnership on Monday launched “Bring ‘em Home Cenla," a campaign designed to attract talented, young adults back to Central Louisiana the way only a mom can.

Foundation presents innovative education conference
Tuesday, January 09, 2007 (482 reads)

MANY, La. – School superintendents and School Board members from eight Central Louisiana parishes were brought together November 17-18 for a first-of-its-kind education reform conference. The Rapides Foundation, in partnership with The Orchard Foundation, presented the two-day conference – “Why Boards Matter – Building the Bridge to Effective Change." It focused on high school reform and was designed to help School Board members and superintendents understand their important and unique roles when it comes to effective change in their school districts.

The Rapides Foundation Is Bringing High School Redesign To The Forefront Of Cenla's Education Agenda
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 (451 reads)

The Education Trust And The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Took Part In The Foundation's First High School Summit – Alexandria, LA – Education leaders across the country are calling for the transformation of the traditional comprehensive high school into a 21st century learning institution that supports college and workforce success for all students and The Rapides Foundation is answering the call.

Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP) Update October 2005!
Saturday, October 01, 2005 (435 reads)

The CAP Board is in full swing with three very active committees. Expect to hear more from CAP over the next couple months as the organizational development phase comes to a conclusion!