When the temperature drops, it means even tougher times for the homeless and the organizations trying to help them. The Acadiana Outreach Center has enacted it's Freeze Plan for this week, meaning it's giving out emergency blankets and coats. But workers there say they're running out of supplies for the... more »
As the response effort to the Gulf spill progresses, BP remains committed to the affected local communities and to making it right for the people of the Gulf Coast.
BP has eight Community Outreach Centers and two Community Liaisons throughout coastal Louisiana to serve the public. These Centers provide... more »
The Acadiana Outreach Center's annual Hunters for the Hungry Food Drive will be held on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th from 10am - 3pm. Local sportsman and their families are encouraged to clean out their freezers and donate any frozen processed game and fish from the 2009 hunting season. Collection sites will... more »
Lafayette, LA - July 22, 2010. The Acadiana Outreach Center is excited to announce that Paul's Jewelry has pledged to donate $100,000 over the next 10 years to Palates and Pate', the Acadiana Outreach Center's largest annual fundraiser. The 2010 Palates & Pate' event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th... more »
People looking for answers about the Crude Disaster now have a new way to access information. No more searching websites or calling hotlines. Instead, BP employees are standing by, in the flesh, to talk with you face to face.
"Our goal is pretty simple, we're here to protect the... more »
"The tough part is keeping warm and having something in your stomach," says Kyle Cooper. Cooper, who is homeless, says he has someone who takes him in when condition are tough.
But, when looking for shelter from the elements, others are not as fortunate.
"You could see people... more »
LAFAYETTE, LA LA The Outreach Center's philosophy is to assist those in need and they work diligently with their partners to secure a safe shelter from the cold outdoor elements expected tonight. The Lighthouse Women & Children Shelter will open it's doors to accommodate as many women and children as... more »
Acadiana Outreach is accepting woman and children at the Light House but they need to call first, either 289-9141 or 237-7618.
Men can go to Saint Joseph's Shelter or Salvation Army
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The Acadiana Outreach Center needs your help this holiday season. The center needs:
washing powder for laundry
coats
new unwrapped toys
new packages of men & women's underwear various sizes, medium and large
cleaning supplies
Remember the less fortunate and homeless when... more »
Statement by US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Wage and Hour Division's increased enforcement and outreach efforts:
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding the increased enforcement and outreach efforts of the department's Wage and Hour Division:
"There... more »