At Arc of Acadiana, we are driven by a profound mission: to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, older adults, and veterans. Every day, we strive to create a community where everyone is valued, empowered, and given the...
Imagine being able to live your best life by helping someone else to live their best life. That’s exactly what direct support professionals do every single day. They help people with disabilities live life to its fullest. It’s a career that is rooted in purpose yet...
Giving has always been a big part of the holiday season. We spend time thinking about what to give family members, close friends and coworkers. But the holidays are also a great time to consider helping the nonprofit organizations in your backyard—many of which share...
Developmental disabilities can affect a person’s physical well-being or capabilities, their ability to learn, their ability to communicate and their behavior. Because these issues affect people throughout their entire lifetime, having an understanding, supportive,...
When every hanger is occupied and closets are overflowing, the idea of simply donating the surplus to charity is an appealing solution. Giving to others makes us feel good, and donating clothes is often a quick, no-questions-asked way of ridding ourselves of garments...
Volunteers are critical to many organizations and their ability to fulfill their mission. They bring extra sets of hands to understaffed nonprofits that can make the seemingly impossible become an amazing reality. In turn, volunteers gain invaluable experience,...
