Learn more about becoming engaged with organizations in the Lafayette community.
100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette
The Vision Statement of the 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Inc is to seek to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create an environment where our children are motivated to achieve and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve. Learn more and connect on Facebook at 100 Black Men.
Asian Chamber of Commerce of Acadiana, Inc.
The Asian Chamber of Commerce of Acadiana is committed to providing business, social, and professional members of ACCA a voice in the community while maximizing business opportunities, professional services, and business development within the nine parishes of Acadiana; which are Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jeff Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parish. Visit Asian Chamber of Commerce of Acadiana, Inc or follow them on Facebook at ACCA.
Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce
Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit 501c3 organization designed to empower African American area businesses. Visit GSLBCC for more information or follow them on Facebook: Greater Southwest Louisiana Black Chamber of Commerce.
Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women
The Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women has been serving the Lafayette community since 1976. The Commission aims to facilitate an awareness of the status and needs of women by serving as a clearinghouse for information and services available to women in this community and to provide input at the local level regarding the concerns of women by making recommendations for policies and promoting programs that improve the role of women in this community. Visit the Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women website to learn more.
Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)
LEDA's mission is to provide assistance to local companies in their growth, market development and workforce development efforts; to recruit additional companies considering locating in this area; and to assist in the development of new companies in order to diversify the economy within Lafayette Parish. Connect with LEDA.
Lafayette Education Foundation
The mission of the Lafayette Education Foundation promotes and supports excellence in education by developing supportive relationships between the private sector and the Lafayette Parish public school system, providing private sector support through grant funding to launch creative education initiatives, implementing strategies to stimulate optimism and inspiration among educators, parents and students, and encouraging and facilitating lifelong learning initiatives. Visit Lafayette Education Foundation, or follow them on Facebook at Lafayette Education Foundation.
Leadership Institute of Acadiana
The Leadership Institute of Acadiana is a non-profit organization committed to building leaders for the Acadiana Region. The organization is comprised of three active programs and is constantly evaluating new opportunities to improve the leadership capacity of individuals and organizations in the Lafayette community. Connect with them on Facebook at Leadership Institute of Acadiana.
National Association of University Women (South Central Sectional)
The National Association of University Women is a national non-profit organization that provides scholarships at the branch level for high school students, at the sectional level for graduate study, and at the national level for doctoral study, a fellowship is awarded. The organization provides opportunities to mentor youth and offers a variety of programs whereby you can contribute your skills. Learn more about the NAUW South Central Sectional.
One Acadiana
One Acadiana, formerly the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is the leading economic development organization for the nine-parish Acadiana region located in south Louisiana. One Acadiana is the leading force in the improvement of the business environment and the economic health and development of the region. Find more information about events on Facebook: One Acadiana.
United Way of Acadiana
United Way of Acadiana is creating lasting change by focusing on the building blocks of a good life: education, earnings, and essentials. Their mission is to unite people and organizations with passion, expertise and resources to create more opportunities for a better life. Learn more about United Way of Acadiana.