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215 E. Pinhook Rd · Lafayette, LA 70501
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Meet Mary Morrison, an active member of the commun Meet Mary Morrison, an active member of the community and pioneering woman who means business. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, family, friends, and giving back to the community. Mary is an advocate for education and currently works as a Student Success Advisor II for the South Louisiana Community College. She was the first African American female to be elected to serve on the Lafayette Parish School Board, and now serves as the 2021 board president, paving the way for future African American female leaders in our community. She is an executive member of Lafayette Parish Public Education Stakeholders Council (LaPESC), a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a Boudin Festival Charter Member, Treasurer for Kiwanis of Scott, member of Women of Wisdom, a cabinet member for Emerge Louisiana, and president and founder of La Famille de Scott Krewe. Wow! Learn more about Mary’s extraordinary journey here in our bio!
Meet Ann Hardy! She is a retired Vermilion Parish Meet Ann Hardy! She is a retired Vermilion Parish educator, and one of our 2021 Trailblazers! The Trailblazer Award was created to acknowledge retired or semi-retired women who paved the way for future generations. She is known for her dedication to family, passion for education and desire to assist individuals through community service. Ann began her career as a classroom teacher in 1981. She worked tirelessly with teachers, parents, and administrators for thirty-eight years providing materials, professional development and assistance to educators to ensure that each student always received high quality instruction daily. After retirement, Ann Hardy became an Acadiana Regional Coalition on Homelessness and Housing (ARCH) Board Member and is presently serving as the Vice President. She hopes to bring awareness of the rapid increase of homelessness in the Southern Louisiana area. Mrs. Hardy’s goal is to foster attention to the significant need for stable housing for children and families which deserve safe and secure housing. Learn more about her in our bio!
Meet Judy Watson Daniels! She is not only a native Meet Judy Watson Daniels! She is not only a native of Lafayette, LA, but she is also one of our 2021 Trailblazers! The Trailblazer Award was created to acknowledge retired or semi-retired women who paved the way for future generations. She enjoys the freedom that retirement brings which allows her to engage in a variety of community causes. Judy paved the path to success from a young age. She graduated from UL Lafayette and began her professional career as a Program Facilitator. After two years, she returned to her alma mater where she was hired as the Assistant Dean of Student Personnel and was the first African-American administrator in that area of the university. Following her retirement in 2016, Judy became a founding member of Women of Wisdom (WOW). She also serves as Treasurer in the National Association of University Women-Lafayette Chapter, the Louisiana Counseling Association, and volunteers at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where she served as the IHM Parish Council Secretary. Learn more about her here through the link in our bio!
Happy Birthday to our amazing Marketing & Communic Happy Birthday to our amazing Marketing & Communications Manager, Emma Bloomfield! She's been with United Way for nearly a year and is the woman behind everything you see here on social media - and much more! We hope you have a great day, Emma. 🥳
Meet Sheri LeJeune Bienvenue, Office Manager for V Meet Sheri LeJeune Bienvenue, Office Manager for Veris Global, and overall superwoman! She enjoys fishing, crafting, and spending time with friends and family. Sheri was born and raised in Lafayette, LA, and is a graduate of Northside High School. At Veris Global, her vibrant energy invigorates both colleagues and clients. She has a keen sense for problem-solving and process optimization, making her an integral part of how they do business. Among her diverse skill set, she also has over 10 years of experience as the Chief Operating Officer and on the Executive Team for Stone Energy. Learn more about her in our bio!
Meet Jennifer Angelle a dedicated and accomplished Meet Jennifer Angelle a dedicated and accomplished woman who means business! She enjoys healthy living, community giving, learning about her faith, cheerleading the good in the world, hosting dinner parties with friends, and cultural and educational world traveling. Born and raised in Breaux Bridge, a graduate of LSU and UL, and a proud graduate of CABL Leadership Louisiana Class of 2014, she also is a co-owner of numerous business ventures including Angelle Architects, Angelle Partners, JP Angelle Consulting, and Suite Olive Cottages. She also owns a mission-based company, Hugs from Heaven, because she believed the world could use more hugs! 🤗 She currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Teche Center for the Arts, Board of Director for One Acadiana, Board of Director for St. Thomas More Catholic School Parent Teacher Organization, and is an Advisory Board Member for the Aquinas Institute for Theology and Catholic Studies. In 2010, she also self-published a 200-page cookbook, The Angelle Family Cookbook! Learn more about her extraordinary ventures through the link in our bio!
Ten women have been selected as honorees for the 2 Ten women have been selected as honorees for the 2021 Women Who Mean Business Awards, presented by Home Bank! 📣👏 The 2021 honorees include: • Jennifer Angelle, Partner and Business Manager of Angelle Partners / Owner of Hugs from Heaven • Sheri Bienvenue, Office Manager at Veris Global • Judy Daniels, Retired Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Enrollment Services at LSU-Eunice (Trailblazer Honoree) • Ann Hardy, Retired Elementary Supervisor for Vermilion Parish (Trailblazer Honoree) • Mary M. Morrison, Student Success Advisor II at South Louisiana Community College; President, Lafayette Parish School Board • Sylvia M. Oats, Nurse Practitioner at The Gastro Clinic • Melinda Taylor, Executive Director at Lafayette Habitat for Humanity • Amy Thibodeaux, President & CEO, Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce • Kacee S. Thompson, Executive Director at Hospice of Acadiana Foundation • Veronica L. Williams, Clerk of the Council, Lafayette City Council & Lafayette Parish Council These women were chosen out of more than 100 nominations submitted from our service areas of Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes. The women will be recognized during an in-person ceremony at Le Pavillon in Lafayette at 6 p.m. on Oct. 14. Save your seat and learn more through the link in our bio!
This month's #TeamMemberSpotlight is Angelle Adams This month's #TeamMemberSpotlight is Angelle Adams, our Director of Resource Development! She has been with us for almost 7 months now, and we can't imagine it any other way ✨ She has more than 18 years of service in the Acadiana region and has championed major initiatives in the community through professional and civic positions, including 16 years of service with the Junior League of Lafayette. She is responsible for fundraising and donor cultivation, working closely with individuals and companies on workplace giving and supporting the work of United Way in Acadiana 👏
Public servants can hold a wide range of positions Public servants can hold a wide range of positions, from school boards to police departments to local or national government. Read more about the role of service and the difference you can make in your community in this month’s issue of Civic Life Today from @pointsoflight 👉 https://www.pointsoflight.org/civiclife/service/
Happy Birthday to our dedicated Facility Maintenan Happy Birthday to our dedicated Facility Maintenance Worker, Mr. Jim Winters! He is always willing to help where needed with a smile on his face 🤗
Happy Birthday to our energetic Volunteer & Commun Happy Birthday to our energetic Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager, Logan Pearce! She has dedicated over three years to our organization, starting as our Marketing and Communications Assistant. We hope you have a great day 🎉🤗
United Way of Acadiana has partnered with @2ndharv United Way of Acadiana has partnered with @2ndharvestgnoa and @catholiccharitiesacadiana for a joint food and supply drive in the wake of Hurricane Ida. The drive will run from September 3-17, Monday to Friday with the exception of Labor Day. Contribute to this important cause by bringing supplies to 215 E. Pinhook from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on weekdays or purchasing supplies through their Amazon Wishlist, linked in our bio. Please visit unitedwayofacadiana.org/supplydrive to easily access information about the drive, including a list of accepted donations. Please note that we are not accepting clothing or used items, such as sheets and bedding. 📣 Volunteers are needed for donation receivable and supply sorting 📣 Please view the link in our bio, "Food & Supply Drive Volunteers," and select the Disaster Response banner to view more specifics on the volunteer need.
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