CFA Announces $17,500 in Grants to Five Evangeline Parish Nonprofits
LAFAYETTE, La. — Five Evangeline Parish nonprofits will receive $17,500 in grants to provide school supplies for students experiencing homelessness, safe transitional housing, and other community needs. The grants were awarded through the Evangeline Affiliate...
Pugh to be Presented with 94th Civic Cup November 10
LAFAYETTE, LA — The Lafayette Civic Cup Board of Directors is pleased to announce Nick Pugh III as the recipient of the 2026 Lafayette Civic Cup. The honor recognizes individuals whose leadership, vision, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the Lafayette...
Foster the Love St. Mary Celebrates New Closet
When a child is placed with a foster family, there may be little time to prepare. A new foster parent might only have hours to gather clothes, diapers, toiletries, and other essentials for a child arriving in their home. That’s where Foster the Love Louisiana comes...
CFA Honors 2026 Leaders in Law Enforcement
Lafayette, LA – Law enforcement agencies from around Louisiana were honored during Community Foundation of Acadiana’s seventh annual Leaders in Law Enforcement Awards. Honorees from the four recognized agencies gathered at the City Club in River Ranch on Aug. 4 to...
Gifting Grace Project Expands Reach through CFA Grant
Before the school year starts, parents begin scouring stores with school supply lists in hand to make sure their kids start the year prepared. For families in the Acadiana area facing housing instability or hardship, that basic preparation can be out of reach. The...
St. Mary Parish Families Enjoy Bright Holidays After Grant
Last December, It Takes A Village: SMP helped make the holidays less stressful for families experiencing financial hardship. With support from a $5,000 grant from the St. Mary Affiliate Foundation, a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), the nonprofit...