Louisiana Library & Book Festival Foundation

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance is a community development nonprofit organization based in Baton Rouge, LA. With a focus on advancing economic progress and community prosperity, they create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen the community. Through their programs, they plan communities with residents at the forefront, preserve homeownership to prevent displacement, build affordable places to live, educate families to become homeowners, empower residents to build community, and celebrate community through public art, events, and creative placemaking. Mid City Redevelopment Alliance has a proven track record of success, having built or repaired 349 homes in mid city neighborhoods, graduated 6,152 families from their Home Ownership Center, and engaged 9,800 partners, residents, and volunteers. Their strategic planning process involves input from staff, board members, partners, clients, and residents to ensure their initiatives align with the needs and aspirations of the community. With a commitment to making Mid City a place where everyone can live, work, play, and shop, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance is dedicated to revitalizing the heart of Baton Rouge.Generated from the website

Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services to individuals and families in need across various programs, including immigration legal services, disaster operations, and pregnancy and adoption services. Their initiatives focus on stabilizing families, supporting seniors, and assisting the homeless, while promoting community engagement through volunteering and donations. The organization also operates the Faith-Full Food Program and the Joseph Homes project, which offers transitional housing and support for men recently released from prison. With a commitment to addressing food insecurity and advocating for vulnerable populations, Catholic Charities plays a vital role in fostering hope and rebuilding lives in the Baton Rouge community. Generated from the website

Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC) is a non-profit community development organization based in Baton Rouge, LA, dedicated to transforming communities by investing in people and restoring neighborhoods. Their core initiatives focus on affordable housing, human development, and community engagement to provide high-quality opportunities for low to moderate-income families in the Greater Baton Rouge region. UREC actively develops and manages safe and affordable housing communities while also investing in individuals across social and economic lines. In partnership with various stakeholders, UREC seeks to influence key policy reforms, aiming to create lasting positive change in the communities they serve. Generated from the website