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Boys
and Girls Club of Central Louisiana
1801 Sylvester Street
318-442-4545 |
Boys
& Girls Clubs of Central LA, an affiliate of Boys
& Girls Clubs of America is a youth development
facility for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and
18 years.
OUR
CORE BELIEFS: A Boys & Girls Club provides:
A safe place to learn and grow.
Programs
Offered:
We provide programs in five core program areas: Character
and Leadership Development; Health and Life Skills;
Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Education and
Career Development.
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Boy
Scouts of America Attakapas Council
1545 Jackson Street
318-443-0482 |
Youth
program, character education
Programs Offered:
cub scouts, boy scouts, venturing, exploring.
Eligibility:
1st grade through 12th grade.
www.attakapas.org
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Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
1506 Albert Street
448-4006 |
The
mission of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
program of the Rapides Children's Advocacy Center is
to speak up for the best interests of child victims
of abuse and neglect as their cases proceed through
the judicial and child welfare system.
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CLICK
1500 Lee St
487-5277 |
Cental
Louisiana Immunizing Children Kwickly (CLICK) - community-wide
coalition focused on involving and educating the entire
community about the importance of a lifetime of health
protection through organized, accessible immunization
programs.
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| Cooperative
Exchange Service 4-H
708 Washington Street
318-473-6605
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non-formal, research based, experiential education activities,
4-H participants gain knowledge and life skills enabling
them to become positive, productive, capable and compassionate
members of their communities. The parish 4-H Office is
the youth-centered educational branch of the La. Cooperative
Extension Service/LSU Ag Center.
Programs Offered:
Organized 4-H Clubs through each school serving grades
4 to 12; parishwide program offers educational classes,
camps, & competitions for enrolled 4-H club members.
In addition, the 4-H Youth Development program coordinates
the character education curriculum for each school in
Rapides parish (through the school counselor); Also
offer youth leadership development as well as adult
volunteer development opportunities.
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Girl Scout Silver Waters Council
Main Office:
102 Arkansas Ave
Monroe, La 71201
318-325-2691 or
800-491-2691
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Alexandria Satellite Office:
1101 4th St Suite 201-L
Alexandria, La 71301
318-484-4480
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Join a cutting edge and diversified program that assures girls develop values and skills that will last a lifetime. All girls in PK all the way through High School can join in the fun and excitement of girl scouting. Age specific programs ensure that girls are challenged on their individual level. Leadership, community service, education, and self-esteem are all typical issues tackled by the Girl Scout program. A wide variety of topics await you in girl scouting, whatever your interests are.
All groups are led and supported by volunteers. Any adult, male or female, can volunteer to help girl scouts in their area. Volunteers are given training specific to their duties and ongoing support from council staff and other volunteers. Call now to make a difference in the life of a girl today!
www.girlscoutsswc.org
Programs Offered:
Character building, educational, health & safety related, patriotism, outdoor, art & crafts, government, leadership, environmental, canoeing, water safety and much, much more!
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The
Links, Inc.
504 Richmond Drive
318-443-9508 |
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The Links, Inc. is an organization of
women with over 270 chapters in 40 states, the District
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and Frankfurt,
Germany. There are over 10,000 charter members. The
organization is commiteed to educational, cultural,
and civic activities. An international program for educational
activities provides enrichment experiences for black
talented youth who are educationally disadvantaged and
culturally deprived, schools in Africa and assistance
for talented children who need aid.
Programs
Offered:
1. Links to Success: Children to Excellence - A school
readiness/academic achievement program designed to meet
a range of needs of the pre-school and elementary school
child. 2. Services to Youth - Program involved in efforts
to eliminate the problems of black youth and their families
that result from teenage pregnancy, juvenile crime and
delinquency, alcohol and substance abuse, mental and
emotional illness/disorders, break down of the family,
unemployment and education.
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LSUA
Children's Centerr
8100 Hwy 71 South
318-473-6484
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Early Care & Education Facility
for children of students, faculty, & staff at LSUA.
Class A licensed.
Programs
Offered:
Early Care & Education for children ages 12 months
through age 8
Eligibility:
For children of LSUA students, faculty, and staff, who
require full-time care for their children.
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Alexandria
Family YMCA
1831 Turner Street
445-8261
England
Family YMCA
2022 Frank Andrews Blvd.
473-2088
YMCA
Downtown Alexandria
724 Scott Street
4874722 |
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The YMCA's mission is to help individuals
of all ages and families strengthen their bodies, mind
and sprit through programs and services. The YMCA offers
several leadership and character development opportunities
for individuals of all ages. Some of these programs
include: Driver's Education; Lifeguard Certifications;
YMCA Sim Lessons Instructor Certification; Swimming
Lessons for all ages and abilities; YMCA Black Achievers;
YMCA Skate Park; YMCA Climbing Tower; Racquetball Lessons
and Clinics; and Volunteer Opportunities that allow
individuals to serve the community through volunteer
work.
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| YWCA
5912 James Street
442-3397
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The
YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville is a movement rooted in
faith and nourished by the resources of our community.
The Y.W.C.A. seeks to respond to the needs of the total
woman regardless of age, race, religion, or financial
status. In conjunction with other agencies. We seek
to make effective changes in our community.
One
Imperative: To thrust our collective power
toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists
and by any means necessary.
Programs
Offered:
After School Program, Summer Day Camp, Yoga, Low-impact
Aerobics, Karate, Tai Chi, Swim Lessons, Physically
Challenged Loan Closet, Working Women's Wardrobe, Paternity
Testing, Victims of Crime Referral Service, Active Parenting
Classes, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), MADD's
Victim Impact Panels, YW-Teens, Big Brothers/Big Sisters,
Big Brothers/Big Sisters After School Pals and Diversity
Leadership Directory.
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