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Community Engagement

Blair Begnaud -- Fri, 07/12/2024 - 1:26pm

Did you know there are numerous innovative and impactful initiatives and projects coming from Acadiana's non-profits and organizations?

Each organization is working in various topics centered around improving the overall Quality of Life in Acadiana. Topics range from landscapes, habitats, watersheds, saving rare native species, clean energy, materials management, governance, recreation, providing community access to food, clothing, feminine products, books, shelter, resources and more.

Consider getting involved with these organizations who are working to make postive changes in Lafayette and Acadiana: 

  • United Way of Acadiana 
  • Arc of Acadiana
  • Goodwill
  • Salvation Army
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Leadership Lafayette
  • Backyard Sapphire Glass Recycling
  • Parish Proud
  • Moncus Park
  • Acadiana Native Plant Project
  • Urban Naturalist 
  • Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners
  • Lafayette Garden Club
  • Society for Louisiana Irises (SLI) 
  • Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative 
  • Louisiana Wildlife Federation
  • Bayou Vermilion District
  • Bayou Vermilion Preservation Association
  • Louisiana Watershed Initiative
  • Teche Vermilion Water District
  • Pride Acadiana
  • Affiliated Blind of Louisiana
  • Beaver Club of Lafayette
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana 
  • Second Harvest Food Bank
  • Foodnet of Lafayette
  • Community Fridges + Food Pantries
  • Fightingville Fresh
  • Hearts of Hope
  • Kiwanis Club of Lafayette 
  • D.R.E.A.M.S (Disability, Resources, Education, Activities, Management, and Services) Foundation of Acadiana
  • Autism Society Acadiana 
  • Acadiana Center for the Arts
  • Hilliard Art Museum
  • Lafayette Science Museum
  • Childrens Museum of Acadiana 
  • UL Lafayette Campus Cupboard and Career Closet 
  • Junior League of Acadiana
  • Acadiana Thrift shops
  • Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society
  • UL Lafayette's Bee Campus USA  Committee - open to the community
  • UL Lafayette's Tree Campus USA Committee - open to the community
  • UL Lafayette Part Lab - workplace training for the alternative energy field
  • Lafayette Tree City
  • Trees Acadiana
  • Acadiana LDEQ's
  • LCGs Environmental Quality Office 
  • LCG’s Lafayette Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee
  • Downtown Lafayette
  • One Acadiana 
  • Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)
  • 24 Hour Citizen Project
  • Bike Lafayette
  • Parish Proud 
  • Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL)
  • Keep Louisiana Beautiful's Get Down and Clean Up Program- check out litter supplies at Libraries
  • Keep Louisiana Beautiful Communities and University Affiliates.
    • Keep Lafayette Beautiful
    • Keep UL Lafayette Beautiful
    • Keep Abbeville Beautiful
    • Keep Eunice Beautiful
    • Keep St. Mary Beautiful

Getting involved in your community is one way you can make a difference to help build a strong and resilient community for future generations!

If you have an organziation to add to the list please contact Blair Begnaud.

Are you with a community organization looking to get involved with UL Lafayette? Check out the Community Engagement Fair, Town & Gown Summit, and Fête de la Terre if you are a sustainability related organization!