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Bayou Community Foundation Celebrates 58th New Home Build Through Rebuild the Bayou Program

On June 4, BCF concluded our 5th Rebuild the Bayou program season in an extra-special way with a beautiful home dedication for Michael and his two daughters in downtown Houma. Their new storm-fortified home was built by our generous volunteers from Christian Aid Ministries and local tradesmen in only two months, and is the 58th NEW BUILD completed in our Rebuild the Bayou program since our program began in Dulac following Hurricane Ida. Read the full story HERE.

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2026 Growing Good Luncheon Presented by Chevron

2026 Growing Good Luncheon

Presented by Chevron

On March 31, 2026, nearly 300 attended BCF’s second annual Growing Good Luncheon presented by Chevron. It was joyous event filled with many friends, supporters and nonprofit colleagues celebrating with us at a heartwarming community event. Special thanks goes to all of our luncheon sponsors, speakers and the beautiful local residents who shared their personal stories of rebuilding with us. Together, we are GROWING GOOD in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle

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2025 BCF Bus Tour of Nonprofits

2025 BCF Bus Tour of Nonprofits

On November 12, BCF celebrated National Philanthropy Day with donors, partners and friends in Houma on our 2025 Bus Tour of Nonprofits. We saw firsthand the amazing work being done by our grantees to address critical needs and the incredible impact our grants are making in our community. A special thanks to our tour sponsors, Woodside Energy and Louisiana Blue, and Terrebonne Arc for providing a bus and driver and to all of our donors whose generous gifts throughout the year are making great things happen in Terrebonne, Lafourche and Grand Isle!

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2025 ANCHOR the Bayou Focus Groups

2025 ANCHOR the Bayou Focus Groups

In November 2025, BCF hosted Focus Group sessions for our ANCHOR the Bayou program, bringing together community leaders and volunteers from South Lafourche and South Terrebonne. Their insights on local challenges and solutions will help shape future ANCHOR projects that reflect our community’s priorities and strengthen the Bayou Region. To learn more about ANCHOR the Bayou, visit BayouCF.org/ANCHOR or contact Elizabeth@BayouCF.org

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2025 Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference

2025 Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference

Our Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference on October 9 was an incredible day of learning and networking with local nonprofit leaders and new friends from throughout south Louisiana. Huge thanks to our incredible sponsors Louisiana Blue and Woodside Energy, our presenting partner Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits, our host Fletcher Technical Community College, and all of our volunteers, exhibitors and attendees for making our 7th annual event another one to remember!

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Clicks for a Cause: Mastering Digital Communications for Nonprofits 4-Session Cohort

Clicks for a Cause: Mastering Digital Communications for Nonprofits 4-Session Cohort

From August to September 2025, BCF hosted “Clicks for a Cause: Mastering Digital Communications for Nonprofits”, a 4-session cohort with Laura Siu Nguyen Table Story Comms. This learning opportunity allowed 20 local nonprofits to gain new tools to connect with their audiences, create meaningful content and use digital platforms to grow support for their missions. We are proud to support these organizations as they strengthen their voices and expand their impact across the Bayou Region. If you would like to stay informed about future BCF nonprofit learning and networking opportunities, sign up for our newsletter HERE.

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2025 Annual Nonprofit Grants Ceremony

2025 Annual Nonprofit Grants Ceremony

On August 22, Bayou Community Foundation awarded $355,500 in grants to 32 nonprofits serving Lafourche, Terrebonne, and Grand Isle. Click HERE to view the full list of nonprofit grantees. We would like to thank our 2025 Grants Fund champions: The Gheens Foundation, Cenac Marine Services, Woodside Energy, Chevron, Synergy Bank, and all of our many generous donors who make this possible. Together, we are GROWING GOOD across our Bayou Region!

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2025 Growing Good Luncheon Presented by Chevron

2025 Growing Good Luncheon Presented by Chevron

On April 8, 2025, over 250 attended BCF’s inaugural Growing Good Luncheon presented by Chevron. It was joyous event filled with many friends, supporters and nonprofit colleagues celebrating with us at a heartwarming community event. Special thanks goes to all of our luncheon sponsors, speakers and the beautiful local residents who shared their personal stories of rebuilding with us. Together, we are GROWING GOOD in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle