December 2022 | Issue
News from The Rapides Foundation
READ THE FALL 2022 NEWSLETTER
The latest edition of The Rapides Foundation's newsletter is available!

Featured in this issue are:
  • A recap of the Foundation's Symposium and Reading Rally events;
  • An in-depth look at our School Readiness programs;
  • Details about a special gift presented to the Foundation;
  • An overview of the Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors;
  • Recognition of the Healthy Lifestyle Program; and
  • The list of the 2022 Cenla Boardbuilders graduates.
FOUNDATION AWARDS $4.5 MILLION IN FUTURE OF HealthC.A.R.E. GRANTS
The Rapides Foundation has awarded grants totaling $4,450,025 to five organizations to address shortages in the Central Louisiana healthcare workforce by developing an ongoing pool of K-12 students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers and are academically prepared to succeed in postsecondary training programs.

Future of HealthC.A.R.E. (Career, Academic Readiness and Exploration for Students) Program Grants were awarded to the Catahoula Parish School Board, Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Northwestern State University and Louisiana Central.
HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS PROGRAM GRANTS TOTAL $1.9 MILLION
The Rapides Foundation has awarded four grants totaling $1,875,260 to help meet the healthcare workforce needs of employers in Central Louisiana.

Healthcare Occupations Program Grants were awarded to the Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Louisiana State University of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Eunice and Northwestern State University.
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