LOOKING FOR VETERANS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE NOVEMBER EQUINE ASSISTED HEALING RETREAT- NO COST Healing Hearts Through Hooves currently has 4 remaining spots for our upcoming Operation Restore Veterans Equine Retreat, November 12th-16th at Ol’ Mel’s Farm in Deville, Louisiana. This retreat is designed to give veterans a few days away from the demands of everyday life in a peaceful farm setting surrounded by horses, animals, and other veterans.

Location: Ol' Mel's Farm in Deville, Louisiana

Children's Advocacy Network and Fostering Community have teamed up to help make the Christmas season a little extra special for children in our community with their Christmas Toy Drive. They are collecting new toys to help bring smiles, excitement and Christmas Magic to children this holiday season. Deadline is Wednesday, December 9th. Drop off locations are: 901 16th Street - Alexandria (Children's Advocacy Network) 3336 Prescott Road - Alexandria (Fostering Community) Email communications@childrensadvocacy.net for more information. 2805-C East Oak Street - Jena 121 South Washington Street - Marksville 457 2nd Street - Colfax 104 South Jones Street - Winnfield

Location: Various Locations

Website: http://childrensadvocacy.net

The Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition is ready to accept coats, hats, gloves, hand and body warmers, tarps, small flashlights and more for our homeless community. Drop off your donations Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4:30pm at 1515 Jackson Street. Please do not leave donations outside after hours or on weekends. Call 318-443-0500 for more information or email info@cenlahomeless.org.

Location: Central Louisiana Homeless Coalition at 1515 Jackson Street in Alexandria, Louisiana

Website: https://centrallouisianahomeless.org

From 10:00AM to 2:00PM

The First Cruisin' for Youth Car & Truck Show is this Saturday, November 14th from 10am to 2pm at Unity Baptist Church at 6509 Magnolia Lane, just off Hwy 28 East. Proceeds & donations will go towards future UBC Youth & community events. For more information, call 318-201-5826 or email unitybaptistchurchyouth@outlook.com

Location: Unity Baptist Church at 6509 Magnolia Lane, Pineville, Louisiana

Website: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScgdgYjfcJCsH.../viewform