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Parish Proud Day Presented By Manuel Companies In Partnership With Love Our Schools Countdown: Days

Location:

Carencro High School

721 W Butcher Switch Rd

Lafayette, LA 70507

 

Carencro Middle School

4301 N University Ave

Carencro, LA 70520

 

Live Oak Elementary

3020 N University Ave

Lafayette, LA 70507

Date & Time:

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Volunteer Check-In Opens: 8:00 AM

Remarks/Ceremonies: 8:45 AM

Project Start Time: 9:00 AM

Project End Time: 11:01 AM

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVENT MAP & PARKING

Event Overview

Join us for the 2024 Parish Proud Day as we come together to transform three public schools in Carencro in partnership with Love Our Schools. This special day is dedicated to making a positive impact on our community by revitalizing and beautifying Carencro High School, Carencro Middle School, and Live Oak Elementary.

Want To Get Involved?

We invite you to be part of this transformative event by registering for a service project at one of the three schools. Click the "Get Involved" link under the Get Involved tab to sign up and make a difference in our community.

Together, we can create a better environment for our students and show our pride in our local schools. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sweep Scott

Location:

116 Lions Club Rd

Scott, LA 70583

Date & Time:

Saturday, September 21

Event Time: 9am - 12pm

 

Event Overview

The movement to clean up littered areas of Acadiana that need a little love continues this time in the City of Scott.

Let’s all be part of the solution by participating in this community-driven effort to make a significant impact in keeping, Scott, and our environment clean and litter free!

Children’s Museum of Acadiana for Our World: Worldwide Day of Play

Location:

Children's Museum of Acadiana

201 E Congress St

Lafayette, LA 70501

Date & Time:

Saturday, September 28

10am-2pm

Event Overview

Join the Children’s Museum of Acadiana for Our World: Worldwide Day of Play!

On September 28, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Children’s Museum of Acadiana, in partnership with the Association of Children’s Museums and Nickelodeon, invites you to a day of fun, learning, and environmental sustainability at Our World: Worldwide Day of Play. 

Explore a variety of eco-friendly indoor and outdoor activities, including an obstacle course by Cajun Slides and a visit to the 2KB petting zoo. Dive into hands-on learning with slime and STEAM stations, and discover sustainability-focused activities hosted by Parish Proud, Lafayette Ready Start, and Macaroni Kid Lafayette. These activities are designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

Enjoy cold treats from the 7 Kids Ice Cream Truck, and get creative with eco-friendly face painting by Dip and Dabble. Bring your family and friends to celebrate play, sustainability, and community at this exciting event!

Eagle Scout Service Project

Location:

Girard Park

500 Girard Park Dr

Lafayette, LA 70503

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 5

8am-10am

 

Event Overview

Kelon George will be leading a community service project at Girard Park on October 5th from 8 AM to 10 AM as part of his effort to earn his Eagle Scout badge. His tasks include cleaning up the memorial and placing gravel around it, laying gravel around the oak trees in the front parking lot, and pressure washing graffiti off the concrete memorial near the playground. 

A Cleaner Carencro

Location:

City Hall - Patriots Pavilion

210 E St Peter St, Carencro, LA 70520

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 5

9am-11am

Event Overview

Join us for a community-driven effort to keep our downtown area clean and beautiful! The Carencro Litter Event will take place on October 5, starting at the Patriots Pavilion behind City Hall. 

Let's come together to make a positive impact on our community. This event is a great opportunity to meet fellow residents, promote environmental stewardship, and show our pride in Carencro. Refreshments will be provided for all volunteers.

We look forward to seeing you there and making Carencro a cleaner, greener place for everyone!

Broussard Proud Litter Event

Location:

Broussard City Hall

310 E Main St, Broussard, LA 70518

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 19

Time: 8am-10am

Event Overview

Join us for the Broussard Proud Litter Event as we come together to beautify our community! Volunteers will meet at the Broussard City Hall at 8 AM for a brief orientation before heading out to various locations to pick up litter. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to make a positive impact, meet neighbors, and show your pride in our beautiful town. Refreshments and supplies will be provided. Let's work together to keep Broussard clean and green!

Brent Henley Youth Leadership Environmental Day

Location:

Republic Services

102 Bj Services Rd

Lafayette, LA 70507

Date & Time:

Monday, October 21

8:00am-2:30pm

 

Event Overview

Join us for the Brent Henley Youth Leadership Environmental Day, an interactive and educational event dedicated to fostering environmental awareness and leadership among youth. This engaging day will provide young leaders with hands-on experiences through activities, and guest speakers focused on sustainability, conservation, and renewable energy. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects, learn from experts, and connect with peers passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. Don't miss this chance to become a leader in environmental stewardship!

STM Day of Service

Location:

Girard Park

500 Girard Park Drive

Lafayette, LA 70503

Date & Time:

Wednesday, November 20

Event Time: TBD

Event Overview

We're excited to bring our community together for a day dedicated to giving back. Project details are still being finalized, but stay tuned for updates coming soon!

*Reserved event for St. Thomas Moore community service program.

Contact Parish Proud & Create Your Own Event

Location:

Let us help you select a location!

Date & Time:

Let’s discuss the date & time! 

Event Overview

We are happy to drop off supplies for your litter clean-up events OR for a small fee, we can host a full event for you and your team for an even easier experience! All you have to do is bring the volunteers!

CONTACT US: 337.735.8920 or  Info@parishproud.org

 

Signature Projects

Downtown Lafayette, LA

Status

Project on-going

Scale

Public Space, 359,000 sq. ft.

Taxpayer Cost Avoidance

$150,000

Volunteers

838

Events

Landscaping

Painting/Corrosion protection

Litter Mitigation

Collaborators

Lafayette Utilities System (LUS)

Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU)

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Lafayette Travel and Tourism

Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG)

Acadian Companies

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette City Marshall

Lafayette Sheriff’s Department

Lafayette City Police Department

Keller Williams

Republic Services Inc.

Cox

Coca-Cola

Haynie Family Foundation

Schumacher Family Foundation

Stuller Inc.

Junior League of Lafayette

LAND Architects

Girard Park Lafayette LA

STATUS

Projects on-going 

SCALE

Public Space, 1,500,000 sq. ft.

TAXPAYER COST AVOIDANCE

$100,000

VOLUNTEERS

500 +

Events

Landscaping
Painting / Corrosion protection
Running track gravel overlay
New, waste receptacle installation
New, playground padded surfacing
Litter mitigation

COLLABORATORS

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Department (PARC)
Ochsner, Lafayette General
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Acadian Companies
Junior League of Lafayette
Lafayette City Marshall
Lafayette Coca-Cola 
Kiwanis Club of Lafayette
Republic Services Inc.
Home Bank
Red River Bank
The Cottonport Bank
Girard Park Community Homeowners Association

Moncus Park

STATUS

Projects Completed

SCALE

Public Space, 4,125,000 sq. ft.

TAXPAYER COST AVOIDANCE

$5,300

 

Events

Tree Planting

COLLABORATORS

Acadiana Automotive Group

Moncus Park

Lafayette Consolidated Government

UL Lafayette | Krewe de Coulee

STATUS

Annual

SCALE

Public Space, 1,317,390 sq. ft.

2.17 Miles Cleaned

TAXPAYER COST AVOIDANCE

$10,800

 

Events

Litter Pick-Up

COLLABORATORS

UL Lafayette

UL Sustainability

Lemoine Company

Heymann Park and Rec Center

STATUS

Projects on-going

SCALE

Public Space, 436,000 sq. ft.

TAXPAYER COST AVOIDANCE

$7,000

 

Events

Landscaping
Painting / Corrosion protection
New front garden
Litter mitigation

COLLABORATORS

Atmos Energy

Academy of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau

St. Thomas More

Bayou Vermilion District

Dunn-Well Pressure Washing

Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana

BJ's Brewhouse

Veteran's Park

STATUS

Projects Completed

SCALE

Public Space, 235,000 sq. ft.

TAXPAYER COST AVOIDANCE

$5,000

 

Events

Landscaping
Painting / Corrosion protection
New, waste receptacle installation
Litter mitigation

COLLABORATORS

Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture Department (PARC)
L3 Harris
American Legion, Post 69
Acadiana Veteran’s Alliance
Veteran’s of Foreign Wars
University of Louisiana, Lafayette Student Veteran’s Organization
MyCC Hero

WHAT WE DO

Placemaking is a collaborative, people-centered approach to creating a more vibrant, resilient, and thriving community that fosters connection and economic growth. It is through Placemaking, that we transform public places in to clean, beautiful, and healthy spaces where we all live, work, and play.

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARISH PROUD DAY SUSTAINING SPONSORS

City Club River Ranch Schumacher Foundation Planet Fitness Manuel Companies Acadiana Automotive Group Cox Darnall Sikes & Frederik  Haynie Family Foundation Keller Williams Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital LHC Group McLaff Stuller Family Foundation Target Acadian Security Atmos Energy Beaver Club LEDA Lafayette Travel Our Lady of Lourdes Health 360 Painting Coca Cola Dunn-Well Fenstermaker KADN Snap pea The Home Depot Lamar Republic Services

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