Community Development Works (CDW), a program of The Rapides Foundation, is offering a free webinar series in the Spring on Community Building for Cenla residents and nonprofits. These one-hour webinars are from 11 a.m. - noon and can be accessed through most devices using the GoToWebinar app. Register at www.communitydevelopmentworks.org .

The Rapides Foundation is launching a daily challenge that encourages people to make better food choices and to increase their physical activity. The Get Healthy Cenla Challenge offers realistic challenges that people can do every day.

The Rapides Foundation is accepting proposals for grants that encourage and improve physical activity and healthy eating among residents in Central Louisiana. These Community Implementation Grants are for nonprofit organizations, government entities and faith-based community groups located in Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon and Winn parishes.

The Rapides Foundation is launching a new grant opportunity for local congregations. DASH for a Healthy Lifestyle is designed to enhance awareness of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle and comes with the how-to’s to accomplish lifestyle changes and goals.

The Rapides Foundation is encouraging everyone to “Make a Healthy Holiday Habit!” this holiday season. Three “Get Healthy with Santa” events will be held in December. Participants can meet Santa and taste healthy versions of holiday favorites.