Young Men's Christian Association

As a private, non-profit organization, STARC has helped thousands of people since we started nearly 35 years ago. While we've grown over the years, our services still involve individuals reaching out to individuals to connect with the ability that lies behind the disability. You could say that we're in the business of building independence, day by day and step by step.STARC was founded in 1972 by Laura Delaup with two other mothers after her eight-month-old daughter, Heaven, was bitten by a mosquito and contracted encephalitis. The disease left Heaven developmentally disabled, and she became one of three original STARC participants. Today, STARC's east and west divisions serve over 700 individuals and their families in St. Tammany, Washington, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes at any given time.

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana (HCCL) is a non-profit organization formed in 1999 through the merger of two chambers, dedicated to fostering economic development and progress within the Hispanic community in Louisiana. With a focus on expanding trade relations between the state and Latin America, HCCL also collaborates with traditional American businesses to engage with the rapidly growing Hispanic population in the United States. Through signature events like the Baton Rouge Luncheon, Town Hall, and Excelencia Gala, HCCL provides opportunities for sponsors, members, and business professionals to network, create connections, and honor outstanding individuals and corporations for their achievements and leadership within the Hispanic business community.Generated from the website