ACYC Visits St. Mary's Assumption School! 🏫 ✝️ The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition was honored to continue our mission of critical education and prevention with the amazing students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School — focusing on the dangers of opioid abuse and the importance of making healthy, safe choices. 💪💙 We were thrilled to have National Guard Counterdrug Program join us! As a special surprise, ACYC proudly donated one of our custom ACYC-branded, bean ba

📣 ACYC October Coalition Meeting Recap! The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition gathered this week under the leadership of Chairperson Donna Desoto, Board President John Gagnard, and Administrative Assistant Maria Trichell — uniting community partners and organizations dedicated to keeping our youth safe and substance-free. 💪 We were honored to welcome guest speaker Amy Guidry, Operations Coordinator with Acadian Ambulance Services, who shared valuable insights about comm

🎉 Marksville High School Pep Rally! 🎉 The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition is proud to stand alongside our incredible students at Marksville High who are showing their strength, leadership, and commitment to living a life of sobriety and purpose. 💪💜 Your choices today are shaping a healthier, safer tomorrow for all of Avoyelles Parish. Together, we’re proving that school spirit and smart decisions go hand in hand! Let’s keep the momentum going — supporting one anothe

Celebrating a Hidden Gem! The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition proudly congratulates our very own board member, Maria Trichell, for receiving the “Hidden Gem” Award from the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana! This special honor recognizes Maria’s unwavering moral character, leadership, and dedication to creating community-driven opportunities that continue to make a meaningful difference throughout Avoyelles Parish. Her heart for service and commitment to our mission trul

Big thanks to Marksville Elementary and Riverside Elementary! The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition (ACYC) extends our heartfelt gratitude for allowing us to speak into the lives of our youth — our next generation of leaders! Together, we provided students with an engaging and entertaining learning experience that highlights the importance of making safe choices and understanding the dangers of performing daily activities while impaired. Let’s continue working hand in han

Big things are happening in Avoyelles Parish! At this month’s meeting, we set our sights on empowering youth and strengthening our community:  Launching Student Ambassadors Clubs at every high school across Avoyelles Parish – giving students a powerful voice in the fight for healthy, drug-free choices!  Planning an End-of-Year Digital Magazine to showcase the amazing events, achievements, and stories from each high school.  Celebrating the huge success of the Back to School B