26-03-2025
Natchitoches awarded grant to improve well-being of local families and community
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The City of Natchitoches announced that it has been awarded the Strengthening Families Program Grant from The Rapides Foundation.
According to a press release, the grant will provide crucial funding to support local programming aimed at improving the well-being of families and children in the Natchitoches area.
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The release added that in partnership with The Coach De Foundation, the City of Natchitoches will implement a skills training program focusing on parenting education, family support, and community-building activities, ensuring families receive the resources they need to succeed and remain strong. The SFP is designed to strengthen family units by providing tools to improve family bonding and parental involvement and reduce behavioral issues and delinquency.
'We are incredibly grateful to The Rapides Foundation for this significant opportunity to better serve the families in Natchitoches,' said De'Andrea Sanders, Founder of the Coach De Foundation. 'This grant will allow us to provide vital programs that promote family stability, strengthen community connections, and improve the overall quality of life for our residents. We are committed to ensuring that our community's families have the support and resources necessary to thrive.'
According to the release, the SFP will focus on offering family-centered services emphasizing skill-building in parenting, effective communication, and conflict resolution. These services will be available to families across Natchitoches, and the program is expected to have a lasting, positive impact on the local community.
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'The Rapides Foundation, through its investment in the Strengthening Families Program, continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals and families throughout Central Louisiana,' the release stated. 'By empowering families to be stronger, healthier, and more connected, this program will help to foster a more vibrant and sustainable community in Natchitoches.'
For more information about the Strengthening Families Program, how to get involved, or to learn about upcoming events and services, please contact Nicole Gray at 318-352-2772
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