Creating a Vibrant and Diverse Coastal Community Where All Can Thrive!

August 14, 2025

BCF Hosts "Clicks for a Cause: Mastering Digital Communications for Nonprofits"

On August 13, Bayou Community Foundation held the first of four sessions in our "Clicks for a Cause: Mastering Digital Communications for Nonprofits" cohort with Laura Siu Nguyen, MA of Tablestory Comms at the Bayou Region Incubator.

Over the coming weeks, representatives from 20 local nonprofits will learn how to build stronger digital connections, create content that inspires action and use social media and email to grow support.

We are excited to watch these organizations GROW THEIR SKILLS AND AMPLIFY THEIR IMPACT, helping make the Bayou Region a place where ALL CAN THRIVE.

If you would like to learn more about future BCF nonprofit learning and networking opportunities, sign up for our newsletter HERE.

Your Voice is Powerful!

BCF's ANCHOR the Bayou Community Survey

Bayou Community Foundation’s ANCHOR the Bayou project is dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient South Lafourche and South Terrebonne community—guided by the voices of the people who live and work here.

Earlier this year, we hosted listening sessions where residents shared their challenges, hopes and ideas. Now, we are taking the next important step: launching our community survey.

This survey is a key part of our ongoing Community Needs Assessment. It is your chance to tell us what matters most. No matter your role in the community, your insight will help guide our next steps together.

Take the survey today and help shape the future of the Bayou!

Second Harvest Bayou Warehouse

Celebrates Grand Opening

Bayou Community Foundation staff and Board members joined the celebration on July 30 at the incredible new Second Harvest Bayou Warehouse Grand Opening. This new facility will be a critical resource in our community's fight against hunger.

BCF Executive Director Jennifer Armand was honored to reflect on the Foundation’s valuable partnership with Second Harvest and how this new distribution center will provide more food and other resources to local food pantries more quickly, efficiently and affordably to feed thousands of neighbors in need right here at home.

Since 2015, BCF has granted nearly $200,000 to support Second Harvest food distribution in our area through our Annual Nonprofit Grants Program and Bayou Recovery Fund. We have also partnered with Second Harvest on many initiatives like equipment grants for local food pantries, our Rebuild the Bayou Program, Second Harvest Bayou Fund, Hunger Summits, Working Group on Hunger and Bayou Region Food Bank Directory.

BCF Launches BayouHelp.org

Bayou Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of BayouHelp.org, a free, easy-to-use online resource directory that connects individuals and families in the Bayou Region with the local resources they need—when they need them most.

Whether you are looking for food assistance, behavioral health facilities, counseling, suicide prevention or shelters and housing, BayouHelp.org puts reliable, up-to-date information at your fingertips. Simply search by service category or key word to find organizations near you that are ready to help.

Are You A Service Provider?

Help us keep BayouHelp.org accurate and up-to-date by submitting and/or updating your organization’s information by completing the form HERE.

BCF Hosts "Prepared to Serve: A Faith-Based Disaster Preparedness Workshop"

On July 29, Bayou Community Foundation's "Prepared to Serve: A Faith-Based Disaster Preparedness Workshop" brought together faith-based organizations, Terrebonne Parish Emergency Management Officials, and fellow nonprofits active in disaster relief to have critical conversations around emergency preparedness.

By building relationships and sharing knowledge NOW, we are strengthening our ability to respond swiftly and effectively when our Bayou Region needs us most.

If your organization is interested in joining this important collaboration, please contact Bayou Community Foundation at Contact@BayouCF.org or call 985-219-0046.

Missed the workshop? You can now access the workshop agenda, slides, worksheets and full recording on our website HERE.

This important event was made possible through the partnership of Bayou Community Foundation, Volunteer Louisiana, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Bayou Area Regional Recovery (BARR).

Out and About with BCF Staff

Community Impact Officer Kati Lee Attends Red Cross of LA Appreciation Lunch

Bayou Community Foundation Community Impact Officer Kati Lee was honored to attend the American Red Cross of Louisiana's Appreciation Brunch on August 1. BCF is proud to be a partner in the Red Cross Community Adaptation Program and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside them and so many other dedicated organizations addressing the critical needs of our Bayou Region community.

Project Manager Elizabeth Daigle Attends LAN's "All About Grants" Workshop

On August 5, Bayou Community Foundation Project Manager Elizabeth Daigle had the opportunity to attend "All About Grants," a full-day workshop in Baton Rouge hosted by the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits and led by grants expert Jenny Bigelow.

Designed for nonprofit leaders, this workshop was packed with practical tips on identifying funding opportunities, writing compelling proposals and building strong relationships with funders.

Just For Our Local Nonprofits

2025 Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SOON!

Don't Miss Out!

Discounted Early Bird registration for the 2025 Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference ENDS AUGUST 18!

Regular conference registration at the full price of $85 closes on Monday, September 6.

To learn more about the Bayou Region Conference, visit our event page HERE.

BCF Launches Nonprofit Event Calendar

Launched in July 2025, the Bayou Community Foundation Bayou Region Nonprofit Event Calendar highlights charitable events hosted by nonprofit organizations serving Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle.

This calendar will help local nonprofits coordinate and plan the timing of their fundraising events while offering potential donors and attendees a clear view of upcoming opportunities to support the Bayou Region through their participation and giving.

To have your event added to the Bayou Community Foundation Nonprofit Event Calendar, please complete and submit the form HERE.

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