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What It Really Takes to Teach:
Creativity, Heart, and the Relentless Belief in Every Child
Let’s take a moment to recognize what it really takes to teach. It takes creativity to reach students with different needs. It takes energy to keep going—even on the hard days.
And it takes heart to show up fully for every child, every time. That’s what teachers in Lafourche Parish do. Every single day. They bring their passion. They bring their commitment. And they bring a belief in what’s possible for their students.
They do incredible work in classrooms across our community. And when we stand with them and provide what they need, their impact reaches even further. The kids are always there. Eager. Bright. Ready to grow.
What We Do
We raise and invest funds to support public education in Lafourche Parish. Our work is about showing up—with resources, with trust, and with belief in what’s possible when we support our schools.
Innovation in Education Grants
The Paul Ruth Innovation in Education Grant fuels bold, creative projects that help students grow.
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New Teacher Grants
We offer $250 grants to support first-year teachers in Lafourche Parish as they build a strong foundation for learning in their classrooms.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Every registered child residing in Lafourche Parish from birth to age five receives a free, high-quality book in the mail each month.
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Celebration of Excellence
Each year, we come together to shine a light on the educators and students who represent the best of Lafourche Parish.
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Terry McMillan Award
This award honors a Thibodaux High senior who demonstrates band leadership, in memory of Terry McMillan, an accomplished trumpet player and devoted Tiger Band member.
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Teacher Wish List
We support educators by purchasing supplies directly from their Amazon wish lists, helping them create better-equipped classrooms for their students.
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$30
Provides a year of books for one child
$250
Helps a teacher stock their classroom
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$1,000
Funds a bold teaching idea
$5,000
Supports an entire school program
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