Resources

Grow Local Lafayette

Our vision is that through our efforts, we will participate in the building, nourishing, and nurturing community through establishing and growing urban gardens. GrowLocal Lafayette’s mission is to support and encourage urban gardening through action, education, and organization, and in turn, enhancing community and quality of life throughout our neighborhoods.

Community Garden List

PFCU & Hanna Money Matters

PFCU and Hanna have joined forces to develop an innovative online platform aimed at educating kids and young adults about money management. Through the platform, young users can gain valuable skills and knowledge related to budgeting, saving, and investing; a significant step forward in promoting financial literacy among the younger generation.

Take Control of Your Money

Free The Girls

We're so excited to announce that we are now an official drop-off location for Free The Girls! Free The Girls helps formerly trafficked women reintegrate into their communities and find true freedom. We're collecting new or gently used bras, which will go toward ensuring a safe and sustainable income for women who've experienced human trafficking in Africa and Central America.

Learn How to Support

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Nursing home abuse is a horrifying reality happening in our communities and affecting our senior citizens. When we place our elder loved ones in a nursing home, we expect staff members to treat them with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Therefore, it's crucial to understand what nursing home abuse is, the different types of abuse, signs of abuse, and how to prevent it.

Learn the Signs of Abuse

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels is a nationwide program that provides older Americans with nutritious meals and safety checks at little to no cost. To bring more attention to this popular meal program, RetireGuide has created a resource that highlights:- What meals on wheels is- How you sign up- What types of meals are offered and more!

RetireGuide Resources

Kid's
Gardening.org

KidsGardening supports the educators and caregivers bringing the life-changing benefits of gardening to kids.

We support educators and families with grant funding, original educational resources, inspiration, and community to get more kids learning through the garden.

Lesson Plans & Activities