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CDW Accepting Applications for 2018 Cenla Boardbuilders

Deadline to apply for 2018 Cenla Boardbuilders Program is June 15.

CMAP Offers Free Medications, Cancer Screens

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

May Calendar Provides Fitness and Nutrition Challenges

May Challenge Calendar is filled with nutrition and fitness tips.

Read to Soar Program Seeks Early Literacy Trainers

The Orchard Foundation is seeking trainers for its Read to Soar early literacy program.

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.

CDW Spring 2018 Trainings Underway

CDW is offering free, skill-building training for Cenla nonprofits and residents.

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.

Acclaimed author Wes Moore delivers message of hope to 4,200 in Cenla

The Rapides Foundation brought acclaimed author Wes Moore to Central Louisiana for its fourth annual Symposium on September 6. Moore spoke about the transformative power of education and leadership and its impact on improving our community.

2016 Annual Report

It is with pleasure that we share The Rapides Foundation's 2016 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.

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

Workforce Opportunity Grant part of Foundation’s Economic Development Initiative

The Rapides Foundation’s work as a healthcare organization extends beyond areas that are intrinsically health-related. Our work in the area of economic and workforce development is based on the direct correlation between higher incomes and a healthier population. Research shows that...