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2018 Symposium will be held September 6 at 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Downtown Alexandria.

CDW Fall 2018 Trainings Underway

Community Development Works, a program of The Rapides Foundation, is offering free, skill-building training for Cenla residents and nonprofits. Workshops and webinars begin in September.

2017 Annual Report

It is with pleasure that we share The Rapides Foundation's 2017 Annual Report. We hope you enjoy learning more about the powerful work being done in support of the Foundation's mission to improve the health status of Central Louisiana.

August Calendar Keeps You On Track During Busy Month

Use the August Challenge Calendar to increase activity and healthy eating.

New Foundation program develops reading skills in young children

The Read to Soar early literacy program is preparing young children for school success by cultivating a love for reading long before they set foot in a classroom.

Healthy Behaviors Program Grants help make communities healthier

The Rapides Foundation's Healthy Behaviors Program Grant is helping communities provide Cenla residents more opportunities to make healthy choices.

CMAP Offers Free Medications, Cancer Screens

An initiative of The Rapides Foundation provides eligible residents with free prescription medications and cancer screens.

CLTCC Grant Funding to Boost Manufacturing Training Programs in Cenla

An investment to strengthen manufacturing training at CLTCC is the result of planning started in 2008 when the Foundation began a discussion around the future workforce of Central Louisiana.

The Rapides Foundation Conducting Community Health Needs Assessment

The Foundation is currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment phone survey.

Healthy Lifestyle Program

Healthy Lifestyle Program provides nutrition and physical activity counseling to patients referred by their doctors.

My Civic Life Program Offers Volunteer Service Opportunities to Youth

A new program funded by The Rapides Foundation and administered through its Community Development Works program is providing Central Louisiana students volunteer service opportunities so that they will become engaged in their communities and make volunteerism a lifelong habit.

Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors

A one day event for students to learn how to become advocates for healthy choices and policy change in their schools and communities.

CMAP Extra card offers big savings on some prescriptions

CMAP offers CMAP Extra, a prescription drug benefit card program available to everyone, regardless of age, income or residency.

Have a Healthy Meal!

Eat smart. Cook right. Get moving. Sleep well. Find joy.

Cancer Screening Van Visits Cenla Parishes

The Cancer Screening Van provides free breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings to eligible Cenla residents.

Cancer Screening is Important

Learn more about The Rapides Foundation’s Cancer Screening Project

Want to improve your health? Follow the map

Are you looking for opportunities to improve your health? The Rapides Foundation’s new interactive map can point you in the right direction.

5+30 Adds Up To A Healthier You!

5+30 is a campaign to encourage everyone to make better food choices and increase their physical activity.

CMAP Offers Free Smoking Cessation Counseling

Ready to quit? CMAP offers cessation counseling to eligible tobacco users in the parishes served by The Rapides Foundation.