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Family & Youth E-Newsletter, Lake Charles, LA October 2010 |
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) For abused and neglected children, every day is a hurricane. They too leave home not knowing if they will ever see it or their possessions again. Their routines are disrupted to say the least. They find themselves in new surroundings, new schools, and wondering about friends and relatives left behind. Tragically, it is more than an inconvenience for them, it does not end in a few days, and cumulative effects can last a lifetime. More.
Civic Engagement Training Institute for Youth In today’s society many people believe the youth of today will not be able to be the leaders of tomorrow. As one of these youth, I see many of my counter parts facing the struggles of drugs, premarital sex, separated families, underage drinking, the education system, and the economic situation. But in Southwest Louisiana there is one organization that is run by the staff of Family & Youth Counseling Agency that wants to teach and guide the “leaders of tomorrow.” More.
Nicholas Hunter, chef and owner of Harlequin Steaks & Seafood, hosted a benefit dinner for the Autism Support Alliance on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, called Piecing It Together. More.
Ted and Trudy Mayeux hosted Dinner at Mi CASA on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 to support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the abused and neglected children they serve. Celebrity Chef was Michael Parker, Food and Beverage Manager, Gray Plantation. More.
Upcoming Events
Get "Fired Up" for a cook off between Sheriff Tony Mancuso and District Attorney John DeRosier to benefit Youth of Southwest Louisiana. The event will be hosted by Willie King and Wanda Cooper on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Tickets are $75 and dress is western. Call 337-436-9533 or email maria@fyca.org for tickets.
Nonprofit Training Session: Audit & Finance Committee Work 101, Nov. 16, 2010 Staff and board members from nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend this important workshop.
Advocacy Leadership Institute Nonprofit leaders from all over Louisiana will learn how to communicate with policy makers at the local, state, and national level.
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Family & Youth web page is designed for educational and informational use only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical and/or mental health attention or treatment. You may contact us at 337-436-9533 for further information. Family & Youth, 220 Louie Street, Lake Charles, LA 70611, 337-436-9533, www.fyca.org Copyright Family & Youth Counseling Agency, Inc. 2010 |
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