Here’s What’s Happening in our Cenla Communities!
Pilgrimage to Bethlehem!
Emanuel Baptist Church of Alexandria presents Pilgrimage to Bethlehem, an immersive journey that brings the story of Christmas to life, December 12th thru the 15th. FREE tickets available now. Reserve your spot online at Emanuel Alexandria dot org / Pilgrimage. For more information, call 318-442-7773.
Backpack Drive!
Do you have backpacks you or your kids no longer need or use? The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is asking for donations of used or new backpacks to serve our unhoused neighbors. Backpacks can be dropped off at the Food Bank’s Client Services Center at 3200 Baldwin Avenue, behind Sam’s Club, in Alexandria.
Free Car Seat Safety Checks!
Louisiana State Police Troop E conducts a FREE child car seat safety check-up every Thursday from 10:30am to 12 Noon at Christus St. Francis Cabini’s Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Also by appointment by calling Tiuna (Tee-Ahna) McDonald at 318-448-4952. Troop E notes that 96% of car seats are installed incorrectly with at least two errors.
Resources for Seniors and Disabled Citizens!!
Cenla Aging and Disability Resource Center in Alexandria serves seniors 60+ and disable individuals age 21 and older in 20 parishes navigate Senior Health Insurance Information Program, Medicare and Medicaid. They also assist with Extra Help and Medicare Savings Program, SNAP, Food Box, Commodities, Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids, and more. For more details visit cenla aging.org
Child Car Seat Safety Check!
Louisiana State Police Troop E conducts Child Car Seat Safety Check Ups every Thursday from 10:30am to 12 Noon at the Women’s Hospital at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. You can also schedule an appointment by calling Tiuana (Tee-Ah-na) McDonald at 318-448-4952. Also, every second Wednesday at Rapides Women’s & Children’s Hospital from 2 to 5pm. Appointments can also be made by calling Master Trooper Casey Wallace at 318-447-9459 or Tamera Tullos at 318-769-3456.
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