OUR MISSION
Our Mission is to enhance the well-being of the elderly by providing a growing, innovative range of services delivered with respect, care, and compassion—while upholding the dignity and independence of every individual we serve.
OUR FOCUS
LCOA programs are designed to reach those most in need—individuals who are alone, isolated, or facing life’s challenges without support. Our primary goal is to help seniors remain living safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible, while enriching their quality of life.
To learn more about the services we offer or how to access them, please contact our office at 337-262-5990 and speak with our Program Manager.
Since its inception, Business First has remained committed not only to empowering women in business, but also to uplifting the community we live and work in. Each year, we extend our mission beyond boardrooms and business meetings by choosing one local nonprofit organization in Acadiana to support through hands-on service, donations, and advocacy.
Our focus has consistently been on organizations that directly impact the lives of women and children in crisis. From providing shelter and support to survivors of domestic violence to assisting homeless families seeking stability, we’ve partnered with powerful organizations like Faith House, Family Promise, and Catholic Charities, and Save Them All, Inc., standing in solidarity with the missions they carry out every day.
This year, our community outreach takes a new but equally meaningful direction. We are proud to support the Lafayette Council on Aging, an organization dedicated to serving the elderly population of our region. As our members became more involved with seniors, our group naturally began to shift its focus, growing more aware of the unique needs of the elderly in our area. Though the age group has changed, the heart of our mission remains the same: to uplift, to serve, and to stand beside those who are often overlooked.
The Lafayette Council on Aging provides vital services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life for our senior citizens—many of whom are women who have spent their lives nurturing families, building communities, and working behind the scenes. From meal programs and nutrition education to transportation services and case management, the Council’s mission is centered on meeting the essential needs of our aging population.
This year, our goal is to support that mission in any way we can. Now, it’s our turn to give back—to honor and care for those who helped build the very community we thrive in today.
The Lafayette Council on Aging provides vital services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life for our senior citizens—many of whom are women who have spent their lives nurturing families, building communities, and working behind the scenes. From meal programs and nutrition education to transportation services and case management, the Council’s mission is centered on meeting the essential needs of our aging population.
This year, our goal is to support that mission in any way we can. Now, it’s our turn to give back—to honor and care for those who helped build the very community we thrive in today.
Several of our own members are already deeply involved in supporting our senior population.
Bridgette D. Savoy, a passionate advocate for senior wellness, leads movement classes that range from gentle range-of-motion exercises to fun and energetic line dancing, helping seniors stay active, mobile, and connected. She also hosts free seminars on estate planning at various senior living facilities, providing valuable guidance during a critical stage of life.
Jennifer Zimmerle, a seasoned senior insurance specialist, offers free consultations and regularly hosts informational seminars on Medicare, helping seniors and their families make informed decisions with confidence and clarity.
Their dedication reflects the spirit of Business First—where service and leadership go hand in hand, and where professional expertise is used to uplift those who need it most.
Save Them All, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to fighting against abuse by raising awareness, providing resources for abused and neglected children who are often silent victims of domestic violence as well as those who have been abducted, trafficked and those suffering with thoughts/ideations of suicide and bullying.
The Family Promise network is an organization providing shelter, meals and comprehensive support to families experiencing homelessness. It was founded in New Jersey in 1986, and now has programs in most states across the country. The network has more than 115,000 volunteers from over 5,000 congregations of all denominations nationwide, who have worked together in providing families experiencing homelessness with hospitality, support and basic needs. Family Promise volunteers have helped make a difference in over 130,000 lives nationwide by helping families experiencing homelessness get back on their feet.
The Emily House is our emergency sheltering program that focuses on the specific needs of families experiencing homelessness.
In continuance with national best practices in addressing homelessness, we focus on rapidly returning families to permanent housing with a goal of stabilization through intensive and personalized case management services continuing after housing placement. Our goal is to ensure that the experience of homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.
The core concept is to provide one place where victims can go to talk to an advocate, plan for their safety, interview with a police officer, meet with a prosecutor, receive civil legal assistance, and receive information on shelter.
Uplifting businesswomen with like mindsets in the Acadiana area.
Developing relationships to share business knowledge and leads.
Supporting success and increasing value within our community.
Assisted with hurricane relief efforts and other charitable actions.
Should you be a woman in business in the Acadiana area and wish to visit a meeting, please contact us. We are always seeking new women to grow with.
Membership dues are $50 yearly and are prorated each quarter. Approved Members are sent a link to pay online or may set up payment via check to our Treasurer, Bridgette D. Savoy.
Returning Members $50
New Members joining January-March $50
New Members joining April-June $37.50
New Members joining July-Sept $25
New Members joining Oct-Dec $12.50
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