The Rapides Foundation holds virtual Symposium The Rapides Foundation holds virtual Symposium 2020 event features former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin Kathy Gunn / Thursday, November 12, 2020 0 663 The Rapides Foundation’s seventh annual Symposium, held on October 7, focused on how a community can improve its overall health status by addressing behavioral and social determinants of health. Read more
The Rapides Foundation encourages everyone to 'Have a Healthy Holiday' The Rapides Foundation encourages everyone to 'Have a Healthy Holiday' Find recipes, videos and more Kathy Gunn / Monday, November 9, 2020 0 1007 The Rapides Foundation is encouraging everyone to “Have a Healthy Holiday” with healthier holiday recipes and preparation videos, simple exercise videos, and tips to keep you on track with your health goals during the busy holiday season. Read more
Foundation Announces Creation of Hurricane Relief Funds Foundation Announces Creation of Hurricane Relief Funds Tammy Moreau / Friday, October 23, 2020 0 1805 The Rapides Foundation is announcing the creation of two hurricane relief and recovery funds available to nonprofits, faith-based organizations and Long-Term Recovery Groups to address needs caused by Hurricanes Laura and Delta within the nine-parish area served by the Foundation. Read more
The Rapides Foundation Awards $400,000 to Address COVID-19 Response The Rapides Foundation Awards $400,000 to Address COVID-19 Response Funds used to help residents impacted by pandemic Kathy Gunn / Friday, September 11, 2020 0 2137 The Rapides Foundation in April awarded grants totaling $400,000 to two agencies working to provide relief and assistance to Central Louisiana residents whose lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership Graduates Begin Teaching Careers Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership Graduates Begin Teaching Careers Applications accepted for 2021 CLIP cohort Kathy Gunn / Tuesday, September 1, 2020 0 12216 Nine individuals from Central Louisiana have completed the 15-month CLIP teacher residency program and are now beginning their careers as middle-school math and science teachers. Read more