Helping non-violent juvenile offenders turn their lives around is one of Youth Service Bureau’s main missions. YSB carries out this important work through Crossroads, our juvenile delinquency intervention program.
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Northshore Food Bank Shares Impacts from 2020 Pandemic
Last week, Northshore Food Bank shared some of the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on the organization and the community.
How to Host a Food Drive for Northshore Food Bank
Each year, the Northshore Food Bank distributes over 1 million pounds of food to the residents of St. Tammany and Washington parishes. This year the Food Bank saw an increase of more than 110% in the number of individuals and families they serve due to COVID.
Thanksgiving Donations at Northshore Humane Society
For the price of a movie ticket, $13.90, you can provide food to an animal in need for an entire month. Together we can make Thanksgiving Day special for a homeless dog or cat. Your special gift will give an innocent animal the second chance and loving family they have always deserved.
24 New Badges Prepare Girl Scouts to Be Ambitious and Decisive Leaders
Girl Scouts Louisiana East and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today announced 24 new badges designed to help girls practice ambitious leadership in
Non-Profit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club Continues Community Aid Programs
Since 1965, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana has been a leading provider of both after-school and summer enrichment programs focused on
Northshore Food Bank Plays An Essential Role in Fighting Hunger During COVID-19
Northshore Food Bank is open for operation and here to serve both our regular recipients and anyone who might find themselves in need of
Rockin’ the Rails at the Covington Trailhead features Eden Brent This Thursday
Blending jazz, blues, soul and pop, Mississippi native Eden Brent takes the stage at this week’s Rockin’ the Rails. Her piano playing and singing
CBA General Meeting Tonight At The English Tea Room
The first CBA Meeting of 2014 will take place Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the English Tea Room (corner of Florida and Rutland).
Gulf Coast Bank’s Auctions in August: Charity Benefit Event
In the past 5 years, Gulf Coast Bank has raised over $400,000 for more than 350 local, state-wide and national charities and schools. Gulf
3rd Annual West St. Tammany Exchange Club Ultimate Tailgate Party
The Exchange Club of West St. Tammany will host their third annual “Ultimate Tailgate Party” on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Tchefuncte Country
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Good afternoon, friends, and Happy Wednesday! Is the summer really half gone already? Maybe I should think positively – we have half the summer
Covington Business Association Meeting Wednesday, July 10th at Our Place Studio
This month’s CBA meeting is at Our Place Studio, 6 pm with a 5:30 reception, at the corner of Vermont and Gibson. The CBA
Tips for Litter Prevention from KAB
What can you do to prevent litter? Here are a few tips from Keep America Beautiful’s website, www.kab.org: Set an example for others, especially
June is Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month
The American Humane Society encourages you to adopt a cat in the month of June. The St. Tammany Humane Society has many animals looking
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Happy Wednesday, friends! We’re looking forward to a great day at the market full of music and fresh veggies and good food. Mr. Houston and
Behavioral Health Fair: Thursday May 16th
Learn about the many mental health services available in St. Tammany Parish. Free and open to the public, sponsored by the St. Tammany Outreach
KCB Announces Historic Tree Hunt Results
As part of Covington’s 2013 Bicentennial Celebration, Keep Covington Beautiful sponsored the “Historic Tree Hunt” this spring. The goals of the project were to
Playmakers Presents One of Neil Simon’s Finest Comedies: “Chapter Two” Runs May 10 – 26
“Chapter Two” is a hilarious play written by Neil Simon, widely perceived to be an autobiographical glimpse into the author’s own experience of losing
Plant a Row for the Hungry: People Helping People
Plant a Row for the Hungry, or PAR, is a people-helping-people program to feed the hungry in local communities. Launched in 1995, this innovative