📣 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

Thank you, St. Anthony School! The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition is so grateful for the opportunity to speak into the lives of your incredible students — the leaders of our next generation! A special thank you to the Louisiana Army National Guard for joining us and showing their unwavering support in this vital mission of prevention and education. Together, we delivered an entertaining and impactful learning experience on the dangers of performing daily functions whil

#Red   #Ribbon   #Week  2025 is soon to be kicking off across Avoyelles Parish! Our Executive Director, Donna Desoto, and coalition leader John Gagnard, hit the road this week delivering Red Ribbons to every local school in the Parish!  Each ribbon is a symbol of unity, strength, and the commitment our community is making to live drug-free and empowered. From elementary halls to high school campuses, these ribbons will soon decorate classrooms, hallways, and student jackets —

The Avoyelles Community & Youth Coalition gathered today to strengthen our mission of prevention, awareness, and youth empowerment across Avoyelles Parish! We welcomed our guest speaker, Wendy Roy, the MHA Executive Director of CMAP Express  community partners, shared updates from the LaRuE Summit, and prepared for an exciting #RedRibbonWeek  design contest for billboards! . Student Ambassadors are stepping up as leaders in their schools, and important discussions were held a