Signature Programs

The Baton Rouge Chapter is committed to implementing national program themes as administered by headquarters in Washington, D.C. This commitment has resulted in the development of award-winning and nationally-recognized chapter programs.  Notably, these programs initiated and implemented for over forty years have provided active volunteerism and support to the communities of Baton Rouge.

  • Louisiana Role Models Awards - New Orleans Style Jazz Brunch
  • Powerful Families with Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
  • Adoption of Eden Park Elementary School and Capitol Elementary School: Childhood Obesity Awareness, Family Literacy Night, Everybody Reads, Science and Health Fair, Brotherhood Program
  • Rose Buds Youth Connection – Park Elementary School and Capitol Elementary School
  • Link Lads Youth Connection – Capitol Middle School
  • Expanding the Vision Youth Conference with Southern University
  • Doug Williams Annual Football and Dance Clinic
  • Program assistance/support to the DeBose National Piano Competition-Southern University, Susan G. Komen, American Heart Association
  • Program assistance to Friends of Scotlandville & Scott-Gilchrist Quality of Life Center (Bethel A.M.E. Church)
  • Mall Community Service Showcase - Partners in the Journey of Service
  • Back-to-School events with Leo S. Butler Community Center and Councilwoman Lorri Burgess
  • Linkages to Life Awareness
  • Beauregard Art Gallery Butler Community Center
  • Mid-Winter Community Seminar Series with the Agency for International Development - National Council for International Visitors
  • Old Fashion Spelling Bee - Leo S. Butler Community Center and Southern University
  • Community Spirit Awards:  Youth Achievers, Emerging Corporate Leaders, Community Service Activists in support of Neighborhoods
  • Walk-a-thon for Health and Hunger
  • Seminars on Women's Issues
  • African-American Arts Tour
  • Chapter Arts Scholarship
  • "Just Say No to Drugs" Chapter programs