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...
CFA Welcomes New Director of Communications and Marketing
LAFAYETTE, La. — Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) is pleased to welcome Christi Landry as its new Director of Communications and Marketing. She assumes the role from Chasah West, who previously served as the Director of External Affairs & Communications....
CFA and Funders Host Collaborative Grantee Summit to Strengthen Regional Nonprofit Ecosystem
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) in partnership with the Maraist Family Foundation, the Pinhook Family Foundation, the Stuller Family Foundation, and the Schumacher Family Foundation hosted an inaugural Grantee Summit for nonprofit organizations. The gathering brought together a broad cohort of local nonprofit executives, board members, staff, and philanthropic partners for a day of collaborative leadership development and meaningful conversations.