Evangeline Community Action’s C.W.I.A. (Christian Women In Action) hosted its inaugural 100 Girl Lock-In. The theme for this grand event was “I Bloom, You Bloom, We Bloom together” because we cannot do it alone and it takes a village. This event focused on motivating, supporting, and empowering our young girls to be all they can be. Carleen Bellard, executive director of Evangeline Community Action stated, “Thank God for the vision and placing an awesome group of women together to make this much needed event a reality. All of our guest speakers were dynamic and many were moved by the heart felt testimonies.” The organizers would like to thank all the presenters: Ashley Nelson (FNP), Kizzy Shelvin (S.L.E.A.S.A.C.), Bianca Videlle, Ms. Carla (EPSB), Irena Thomas, Lorenzo Richard (Krewe De Evangeline), Katina Serie (D.A.R.E.), Latrese Wilson, TMM, and Susan Titus (Confidence Campaign). Thanks to all the sponsors: Lavigne’s Photography, Teet’s Grocery Store, Cody Ardoin, Darwin Lewis (Men United), Jerona’s Cup Cakes, Mayor Ryan Leday Williams, Owen Thomas Funeral Home, Police Juror Derion Arvie, Safe Havynn, SOCAC, Jebediah Cormier, Rhonda Butler, Randy Deshotel, Wanda Skinner, Alex Hickerson, Lakethia Renee Griffith, St. John Baptist Church, Disciples Baptist Church, St. Paul Baptist Church, Antioch Baptist Church, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Antioch Baptist church, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Pastor Shelvin, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, and St. James Baptist Church. In the words of Ms. Alicia Arvie, “We will continue to stand on the wall for our youths!” Pictured above are Irena Thomas (top photo) and Ariana Nelson (bottom photo) as they interact with the participants. (Photos courtesy of Lavigne’s Photography)
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