Healthy Communities East Carroll Parish

03/14/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the East Carroll Parish Learning Lab! We had an amazing evening filled with fun and valuable insights.

Quincy Vildrine shared essential knife skills, ensuring we all feel safe in the kitchen. Brittney Newsome taught us about MyPlate Charcuterie, emphasizing the importance of portion sizes and healthy eating. Jocinda Jones inspired us with her presentation on Fostering Healthy Communities, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in rural areas through coalition and community engagement.

We are truly grateful for all who joined us and contributed to a wonderful evening of learning and connection.

Photography by: D. Jones Visuals

03/13/2025

Thank you all for signing up for the Learning Lab! We are at full capacity for this event. Follow this page to stay updated on future events!

Come out and join us on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at First Baptist Church from 5:30pm-7:00pm for our Learning Lab event. Please read the flyer for more information and be sure to register. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED. Hope to see you there!

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/d0bM7UV2Q6

03/03/2025

🎉 Highlights from Our Monthly Teen Leader Meeting! 🎉

Our amazing teen leaders had a productive session this month! They tackled important goals, including planning for upcoming community service events and voting on a fantastic end-of-year celebration to recognize their hard work and dedication.

The group also dove into a fun and impactful activity called The Art of Storytelling. They identified key issues, brainstormed solutions, and wrapped up with a powerful call to action, sharing their ideas with everyone.

It's inspiring to see these young leaders come together, and we can't wait to see what they accomplish next! 🌟👏

03/03/2025

The East Carroll Parish Overall Advisory Meeting was a success! Stakeholders from across the community came together to share their invaluable insights and feedback on our programming.

The discussions were lively and productive, highlighting the passion and commitment of everyone involved. Your input is crucial as we strive to enhance our initiatives and better serve our community.

We are excited to continue this important work, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who participated. Your support and engagement make a significant difference in our efforts to foster growth and development in East Carroll Parish.

Thank you for being an essential part of our journey! Together, we can achieve great things! 💪❤️

03/03/2025

🌟✨ What an incredible Thursday at the library! The youth and their parents had a fantastic stargazing event filled with fun and learning. We kicked off the day discussing pedestrian safety, empowering our young leaders to navigate their communities safely. 🚦As night fell, we marveled at the stars, sharing laughter and awe while exploring the beauty of the night sky. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable experience! We can't wait for our next adventure! 🌙❤️

02/28/2025

Come out and join us on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at First Baptist Church from 5:30pm-7:00pm for our Learning Lab event. Please read the flyer for more information and be sure to register. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED. Hope to see you there!

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/d0bM7UV2Q6

02/27/2025

Are you interested in stargazing? Join us today at The East Carroll Parish Library at 6:00 p.m. for a fun and educational evening of stargazing.

12/20/2024

Grateful for You, East Carroll Parish!

Your support and participation in Healthy Communities have been invaluable. "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." – Helen Keller. We can't wait to embark on more amazing projects in 2025!

12/10/2024

🌟 We Need Your Feedback! 🌟

Thank you for joining us for Walk-a-Mile Day! Now, we want to hear from you! 👉 Please take a moment to complete our follow-up survey: https://bit.ly/eastcarrollwalk

Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve future events and promote healthy habits in our community.

11/06/2024

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Walk a Mile Day on October 24th in East Carroll Parish! 🌟 We are so grateful to all the vendors who participated, as well as the incredible schools—Southside Elementary, Griffin Middle Academy, and Briarfield Academy. Your support and enthusiasm helped make this event a wonderful day of learning and physical activity.

A big shoutout to our community partners for their ongoing assistance and dedication in making this event a success each year. We truly appreciate your helping hands!

We can’t wait to see everyone next year on the fourth Wednesday in October! Let’s keep walking together! 🚶‍♂️💚

Images by: D. Jones Visuals

10/08/2024

🌟 Exciting changes are underway in East Carroll Parish! Today, 4-H President, Ulaila Martin and HYPE Vice-President, Dylan Lyons presented a proposal on behalf of both groups to the police jury to adopt Kendall’s Park and Kofi’s Park. Their collaboration as junior leaders and advocates for change highlights their dedication to community service, as they commit to regular park clean-ups this year. Thanks to their efforts, two significant PSE (Policy, Systems, and Environmental) changes were made today! We’re incredibly proud of these young leaders for their passion and commitment to keeping our community clean and safe. Congratulations to 4-H and HYPE on this fantastic achievement! 🎉🌳

07/12/2024

Swimming lessons are officially complete! 🎉 The youth from East Carroll left Grambling today swimming with confidence. It’s amazing to see how far they’ve come—from no swimming experience to feeling capable in the water. Huge thanks to the GSU swim staff for their patience and dedication! Let’s all congratulate our new swimmers! 🏊

Photography by: D. Jones Visuals