October 2016 - In This Issue:
WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
Since its creation in 1994, The Rapides Foundation has sought to improve the health status of Central Louisiana by developing initiatives and strategies intended to impact our community for decades to come.  We invite you to learn more about our work by visiting our website.

The Rapides Foundation focuses its work in three strategic areas:

Healthy People, to improve access to healthcare and promote healthy behaviors.

Education, to increase the level of educational attainment and achievement as the primary path to improved economic, social and health status.

Healthy Communities, to improve economic opportunity and family income, and enhance civic and community opportunities for more effective leaders and organizations.

Contact Us

The Rapides Foundation
1101 Fourth Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
318-443-3394 or 800-994-3394

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THE RAPIDES FOUNDATION HOSTS ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
Focus of 2016 Symposium is on education
The Rapides Foundation hosted educators from throughout Central Louisiana at its third annual Symposium held September 14. The focus of the 2016 Symposium was education.

The Symposium is an annual gathering around a topic of importance, and is a way to recognize the creation of The Rapides Foundation on September 1, 1994.  
 
Read about The Rapides Foundation's 2016 Symposium. 
ASPIRING LEADERS PROGRAM PREPARES CENLA EDUCATORS FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
2016 Class is largest in program history
Central Louisiana educators have begun a three-year journey that will prepare them for leadership positions in their schools and school districts. The educators in August started Aspiring Leaders, a leadership institute administered by The Orchard Foundation and funded under The Rapides Foundation's Education Initiative.  

This group of 139 participants is the largest class of Aspiring Leaders since the program started.

THE RAPIDES FOUNDATION'S 2015 ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE
The Rapides Foundation's 2015 Annual Report is available to view or download. The theme of the Annual Report is "Improving Health." 
 
These two simple words have been the foundation of our work since our 1994 founding, and we continued this mission in 2015.

DOWNLOAD THE OCTOBER CHALLENGE CALENDAR
Try these daily fitness and nutrition challenges.
Join The Rapides Foundation Get Healthy Cenla Challenge, a daily challenge designed to encourage people to improve their nutrition and physical activity. 
 
The October Challenge Calendar features an exercise challenge to complete while you watch your favorite football games, a walking challenge, and much more!

Joe Rosier

Mission
The mission of The Rapides Foundation is to improve the health status of Central Louisiana. 

Vision
Our vision is to positively impact Central Louisiana by deploying resources to improve key factors of health status.