The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Baton Rouge

MISSION:

TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO HAVE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF OPTIONS, TO CREATE PRODUCTIVE STUDENTS AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS, AND TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH CONTEMPORARY SKILLS.

MISSION:

TO FOSTER, DEVELOP AND ENCOURAGE THE PROGRAM OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND TO FURTHER THE GENERAL WELFARE AND GENERALLY TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION; TO FURTHER THE SAFETY, STABILITY, SECURITY AND PROSPERITY OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES; TO AID IN SOLVING THE PROBLEMS COMMON TO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM; TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND CIVIC AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PROMOTION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND NATIONAL, STATE, COMMUNITY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT; TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS THAT WILL STIMULATE LOCAL GROWTH, STABILITY AND SECURITY, AND STRENGHTEN THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IN LOUISIANA; AND TO OTHERWISE ASSIST THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC ENERGY TO INHABITANTS OF MEMBER SERVICE AREAS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST CONSISTENT WITH SOUND ECONOMY.

MISSION:

THE LOUISIANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (LSBA), THROUGH TRAINING, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY, AIDES SCHOOL BOARDS IN THEIR VITAL ROLE IN PROVIDING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN LOUISIANA.

MISSION:

LOUISIANA RESOURCE CENTER FOR EDUCATORS IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INNOVATION IN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND FAMILIES.

MISSION:

PROMOTION OF MOBILE HOME SALES WITHIN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.

MISSION:

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US THE MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

MISSION:

THE POLICE JURY ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA WAS CREATED IN 1924 TO IMPROVE PARISH GOVERNMENT IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ALL PARISHES IN LOUISIANA AND HAS AN EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A FULL-TIME STAFF. THE ASSOCIATION ENDEAVORS TO SECURE LEGISLATION AS IT PERTAINS TO PAROCHIAL AFFAIRS. IT IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF KEEPING STATE AND NATIONAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS INFORMED OF THE ACTIVITIES AND NEEDS OF THE PARISH GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. FURTHER, THE STAFF GATHERS INFORMATION THAT WILL BENEFIT THE MEMBERSHIP AND DISSEMINATES THAT INFORMATION THROUGH PERIODIC ORIENTATION AND TRAINING SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES WHICH IT CONDUCTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. IT MAINTAINS AN UPDATED WEBSITE, WWW.LPGOV.ORG. THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES NEWS-LETTERS, TECHNICAL PAMPHLETS, A DIRECTORY OF PARISH OFFICIALS AND THE POLICE JURY MANUAL, AS WELL AS A BI-ANNUAL MAGAZINE, LOUISIANA PARISH GOVERNMENT.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF MID CITY REDEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE IS TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE [CONT'D ON SCH O] THE GROWTH AND RENEWAL OF MID CITY BATON ROUGE BY ATTRACTING NEW AND RETAINING CURRENT RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE LEGAL COMMUNITY IN SUCH AREAS AS RESEARCH, GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION, CONVENTIONS, SEMINARS AND LITERATURE.

MISSION:

THE ARC OF LOUISIANA ADVOCATES FOR AND WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT ANY AND ALL APPROPRIATE SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND FACILITES OF, AND RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY, THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIVISION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS OF THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR SPECIALIZED NEEDS.

MISSION:

LHCQF WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA IN A COST EFFECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT MANNER, AND FUNCTIONS AS A LEARNING SYSTEM TO ASSIST PROVIDERS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO LOUISIANA'S MEDICAID, UNINSURED, AND PRIVATELY INSURED. LHCQF LEADS INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA BY FOCUSING ON HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY MEASUREMENT/ANALYTICS, PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES, END OF LIFE CARE (LAPOST), AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

MISSION:

WISHES IN THE WILD IS A 501C3 CHARITY THAT GIVES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN BATTLING CRITICAL ILLNESSES TO BUILD THE HOPE AND STRENGTH THEY NEED TO FIGHT HARDER AND SEE THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBILITIES. WISHES IN THE WILD IS ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY SO NO WISH IS TO BIG.

MISSION:

IT IS THE MISSION OF WESTMINSTER SCOTLANDVILLE, INC. TO PROVIDE ELDERLY PERSONS AND/OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS AND USEFULNESS ALL ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS.

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIMS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 24 HOUR HOTLINE, COUNSELING ADVOCACY, TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING.

MISSION:

BATON ROUGE YOUTH COALITION'S (BRYC) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES HARD WORKING TEENS NEED TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND ATTEND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS. WE PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE THROUGH ACT PREP COURSES, 1:1 MENTORING, COLLEGE SEMINARS AND TOURS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO SERVE AS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR HELPING STUDENTS PAY APPLICATION FEES, FILE FINANCIAL AID FORMS, COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, AND PLAN FOR THE COSTS OF COLLEGE.

MISSION:

HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 343 MEMBERS OF THE ELECTRICAL UNION.