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Trenton Mays, Architect with Randy Goodloe, and a Sulphur native, is a proud new member of the Community Foundation and a supporter of the Just Imagine SWLA Master Plan.

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We were honored to welcome architecture and landscape architecture students from LSU for the fourth year as they take on studio projects inspired by the Just Imagine SWLA catalytic initiatives. This year’s focus: reimagining underutilized prop
Happy Birthday to Sara Judson, our incredible Community Foundation President! 🎉 For over a decade, Sara has led with heart, vision, and unwavering dedication—truly embodying our mission of connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Happy day late Birthday to Board Member, Kade Trahan of Trahan Construction ! He builds stronger communities from the boardroom to the construction site 🏗️ Whether serving on the board of the Community Foundation or championing the Just Imagine Res
Meet Trenton Mays, architect with Randy Goodloe, Sulphur native, and President of This is Home Fest. Deeply connected to this region, Trenton believes in investing in the people, places, and ideas that make our community stronger, and he’s put
DID YOU KNOW? 👀 The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is run by an all-women team. 💥 The philanthropy, partnerships, and impact across Southwest Louisiana are powered by women passionate about connecting people who care with causes that
Community and action go hand in hand for Moss Bluff native Michelle McInnis. 🧡 From her leadership as Senior VP of the SWLA Economic Development Alliance to her commitment as an Annual Member of the Community Foundation, Michelle continues to inves
Join Jill, our Director of Civic Initiatives, for Coffee Talk on Thursday, March 19☕ 📅 Thursday, March 19 (and every 3rd Thursday of the month) 🕗 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 📍 The Buzz Coffee & More 1530 E McNeese St, Suite 8, Lake Charles, LA 706
Downtown Lake Charles isn’t just where Pam and Tommy Navarra work and live; it’s where their family roots run deep. Tommy, Pam, and their daughter Melissa carry on a family business started by Tommy's father, continuing a legacy that has

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