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Our Lady of Wisdom Church hosts inaugural Super Giving Day

1 week ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Our Lady of Wisdom Church and Catholic Student Center will host its first ever Super Giving Day. Following the end of Community Foundation of Acadiana’s SOLA Giving Day, the team at Wisdom decided to start their own fundraising blitz to ensure necessary funds are reached each year. The goal of Super Giving Day is to raise $150,000 to support the FOCUS Missionary team and Campus Ministry team. Both have a common mission: To form lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.
Community Foundation of Acadiana ending SOLA Giving Day

2 weeks ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Big things are happening at the Community Foundation of Acadiana. More specifically, the foundation is doing away with SOLA Giving Day as they celebrate 25 years of service in Acadiana and make plans to better help local nonprofit organizations. CFA’s president and CEO, Missy Andrade, tells News 10 why the foundation is shifting gears and ending this highly anticipated fundraising blitz.
A guide to Festival International de Louisiane

3 weeks ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

by: Lidia Alcala Posted: Apr 22, 2025 / 06:16 PM CDT Updated: Apr 22, 2025 / 06:16 PM CDT LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Festival International de Louisiane begins Wednesday. It’s five days of music, food, and art from right here in Acadiana and around the world.
Krewe de Jeunesse seeking new members

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lidia Alcala

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — In 2022, Even St. Julien attended a Mardi Gras ball in Acadia Parish, which kickstarted the founding of his own krewe. This krewe, however, is just for kids. Right now, Krewe de Jeunesse is having a membership drive. Kids and teens ages 9-18 can register now through April 30. Membership gives kids the chance to attend events throughout the year, like the Summer Soiree, holiday socials, and of course, the Mardi Gras ball.
Krewe de Jeunesse seeking new members

4 weeks ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — In 2022, Even St. Julien attended a Mardi Gras ball in Acadia Parish, which kickstarted the founding of his own krewe. This krewe, however, is just for kids. Right now, Krewe de Jeunesse is having a membership drive. Kids and teens ages 9-18 can register now through April 30. Membership gives kids the chance to attend events throughout the year, like the Summer Soiree, holiday socials, and of course, the Mardi Gras ball.
Schilling Distributing Folds of Honor Scholarship

1 month ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

by: Lidia Alcala Posted: Mar 26, 2025 / 07:17 PM CDT Updated: Mar 26, 2025 / 07:17 PM CDT LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette’s only locally owned alcohol distributor, Schilling Distributing, is joining forces with Folds of Honor to offer two scholarships to local students who have a parent who is a fallen or disabled military veteran or first responder.
Dr. Mary Neiheisel: Inspiring change and impact in Lafayette

1 month ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The fourth and final Remarkable Women finalist being honored is Dr. Mary Neiheisel. Dr. Neiheisel is a nursing professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. “I’ve been in Lafayette for 58 and half years and everyday I learn something. And I have met so many remarkable women over the years” Dr. Neiheisel said. Though nursing has been Dr. Neihesel’s profession, she’s dedicated her life to giving back in any way she can.
Justina Plowden: Success knows no limits, even in a wheelchair

1 month ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — As we continue introducing you to our Remarkable Women finalists this month, meet Justina Plowden. Plowden is proving that a lot more can be done from a wheelchair than you might think. “I am very proud of myself to not give up.” Plowden stated. “And I just want so many other members of the community there are so many ways to live your life to the fullest capability that you have.
Rebecca D. Henry: A Remarkable Woman preserving Creole heritage

1 month ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month in March, we continue introducing our Remarkable Women finalists, meet Rebecca D. Henry. Henry is the founder and director of the Creole Heritage Folklife Center in Opelousas. This is where you’ll find time standing still, as you walk through the home to relive traditions of the African-American community and learn what their day-to-day life looked like.
Remarkable Women: Brandy Roberts, youth safety advocate

2 months ago | klfy.com | Lidia Alcala

by: Lidia Alcala Posted: Mar 12, 2025 / 05:38 PM CDT Updated: Mar 12, 2025 / 05:38 PM CDT IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — March is Women’s History Month, and each year, Nexstar holds the nationwide Remarkable Women initiative. Locally, we had nearly 200 nominees, and this month we are introducing you to our four finalists. The first is Brandy Roberts, a master teacher in Iberia Parish.