BCF Awards $358,000 in Grants to 30 Nonprofits

July 18, 2024 The Bayou Community Foundation (BCF) awarded grants totaling $358,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations today to fill critical needs like hunger, homelessness and mental health care in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle. This year’s total is the largest ever awarded by the Foundation in its 12-year history of the Annual Nonprofit Grants Program, and brings BCF’s total investment in critical community programs and hurricane recovery efforts to more than $12 million since 2013. 2024 List of grantees “Today … read more

BCF invites Bayou Region Nonprofits to a Volunteer Management Workshop

Looking to Strengthen Your Volunteer Program? Join us for an insightful workshop on Volunteer Management, hosted by the Bayou Community Foundation and conducted by Lori Pilley, Director of Volunteer Services with Volunteer Louisiana, an Office of the Lt. Governor. While this workshop is FREE, registration is required. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/BCFworkshop In this FREE workshop, Lori Pilley will guide you through the 5 Core Actions necessary for building and maintaining a robust volunteer program. You’ll learn about: Planning: Setting the foundation for your volunteer program. Recruiting: Attracting and engaging … read more

Bayou Community Foundation Releases Community Needs Assessment

Mental Health Care, Hunger and Housing are identified as the most critical needs in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle. Bayou Community Foundation is strategically working with donors and community partners to fill these and other critical needs through grants to nonprofits, advocacy and our new Working Groups on Behavioral Health and Hunger. Read the Full Report:  2023 BCF Community Needs Assessment