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The Family Foundation of Southwest, the endowment arm of Family
and Youth
Pictured is Sam Hebert of Hebert Financial Group,* also an agent with New York Life Insurance Company, presenting the check to Julio Galan, Executive Director of the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana; Leslie Harless, Foundation/SWLA Trustee; and Kerry Andersen, Chair of the Foundation/SWLA. The grant specifically supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program of Family and Youth Counseling Agency.
CASA recruits and trains volunteers who advocate in court for the best interests of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the court, gathering information on each child’s situation. They also serve as the voice of the child, presenting their information, along with fact based recommendations, to the Family & Juvenile Court Judge, ensuring that the child’s best interests are considered in every decision.
The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana connects donors to the priorities that enhance the quality of family and community life for generations to come. The foundation believes that investing in families secures the future of our community. In addition, the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana promotes standards of excellence in the nonprofit sector, mission based advocacy and philanthropy.
*Hebert Financial Group is not owned or operated by New York Life or its affiliates.
The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana serves as the endowment and philanthropic arm of Family & Youth, connecting donors to the priorities that enhance the quality of family and community life for generations to come. Serving Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard, Jeff Davis, and Allen parishes in Southwest Louisiana.
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Counseling Agency, received a $15,000.00 Community Impact Grant from New York
Life. New York Life Insurance Company’s Community Impact Grant program, which
began in 2008, awards nonprofit organizations that are supported by New York
Life agents, field managers and employees and address the needs of the
community. Over $500,000 was granted to 43 nonprofits through this program in
2009.