PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE

For Autism Services of SWLA: Stine Lumber was a $5,000 sponsor for Autism on the Bayou, a concert fundraiser for Autism Services of SWLA. On hand for the donation from Stine were Julia Babineaux, Autism Services board president; Jeremy Stine; Amy Donald, Autism Services executive director; and Katie Stine.

For McNeese State University: IBERIABANK has committed $100,000 to various McNeese State University programs and initiatives for the 2019-20 academic year. On hand for the donation were Steven Perez, the bank’s vice president/commercial relationship manager; Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese State University president; Philip Earhart, IBERIABANK Southwest Louisiana president; and Janet Melton, IBERIABANK retail support specialist.

For Family Foundation: The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana was presented with a $10,000 donation from JD Bank in support of its capital campaign, which is raising funds to expand Family & Youth’s facilities. On hand for the donation were Julio R. Galan, president and CEO of Family & Youth; Ann Barilleaux, marketing director for JD Bank; and Kerry Andersen, member of Family Foundation of SWLA Board of Trustees.

For Autism Services of SWLA: Lake Charles Toyota was a $5,000 sponsor for Autism on the Bayou, a concert fundraiser for Autism Services of SWLA. On hand for the donation were Andrew Jordan, ASSL operation manager; Lake Charles Toyota owner Phillip Tarver; and Amy Donald, Autism Services executive director.

For Project Build a Future: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, the First Federal Bank of Louisiana and First National Bank of Louisiana teamed up to present Project Build a Future with a $20,000 check for the organization to continue its mission of engaging local residents in quality, affordable homeownership initiatives that will revitalize and beautify the greater area. These funds specifically will help the nonprofit purchase home sites, improve those sites, develop a smaller home plan and develop new counseling and training for low-income working families seeking to buy a new home.

For South Beauregard Recreation District 2: The Cheniere Foundation recently donated $25,000 to South Beauregard Recreation District 2 for their batting cage project. Pictured are Brandon Pitre, second from left, who made the check presentation on behalf of Cheniere Foundation to Jack Gilbert, left, board president; Billy Smith, board secretary treasurer; and Troy Bollich, board member.

For Agricultural Sciences:

The USPOULTRY Foundation, through an endowed program funded by Cal-Maine Foods, has given $3,000 to the McNeese State University College of Agricultural Sciences. The funds are designated to aid in student recruiting and retention efforts. On hand for the presentation are were Devin Gandy, animal science instructor in the Harold and Pearl Dripps School of Agricultural Sciences; Kyrah Devall, senior in agribusiness and animal science; Deborah Campbell, Cal-Maine Foods compliance manager; William Vanderlick, junior in agribusiness; and Brennan Uzee, junior in agricultural education and animal science.

For The Southwest Louisiana O Gauge Model Railroad Club: The Southwest Louisiana O Gauge Model Railroad Club recently secured the Union Pacific Railroad Company as a major business sponsor. Union Pacific, which celebrated the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, will make a financial contribution of $2,500 to assist the club in increasing public participation in model railroad activities in the Lake Area. The generous financial support of business sponsors assists the club to provide a valuable resource in supporting the mission of the Brimstone Museum and increasing public traffic to this historic West Calcasieu landmark.