Gardere Initiative

10/17/2026

Thanks Indivisible for continuing to meet the needs of our families. Your compassion is appreciated!

SupportingFamilies BatonRouge

10/17/2026

🎉📚🏆 Celebrating Our Students’ Achievements! 🌟

We are so proud to recognize our students who were honored at Highland Elementary this week for their outstanding achievements in academics, art, and other areas!

Through our Afterschool Program, we are committed to supporting and encouraging our students as they continue to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

Congratulations to all our students! Keep shining and making us proud! 👏❤️

AcademicExcellence CelebratingOurYouth BatonRouge FutureLeaders

10/17/2026

🌎🌿 Keep Gardere Clean! 🧹💚

Our youth joined the Global Geospatial Institute for a community litter pickup, with special emphasis on collecting alcohol-, ma*****na-, and tobacco-related litter.

A special thank you to Major Thomas and Deputy Payne for your support in helping keep our community clean and safe!

HealthyCommunities BatonRouge MakingADiff

10/16/2026

Red Ribbon Activities with Louisiana Youth for Excellence!

Our youth participated in Red Ribbon activities during the Louisiana Youth for Excellence meeting with emphasis on the penalties for ma*****na use near parks and schools. Thanks to I Care for providing materials and relevant incentives for participation.

YouthEmpowerment HealthyCho

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

Gardere Initiative

09/17/2026

💜💛 Bilingual Story Time at Gardere!

Yesterday, we welcomed students from LSU for a special bilingual story time with our children! Our little readers enjoyed stories in both English and Spanish, followed by some colorful creativity of their own!

We love seeing our children learn, create, and have fun together. A big thank you to our LSU students for spending such a wonderful afternoon with us! 💛

LearningIsFun

09/17/2026

📚✨ Prime Time is officially underway at Gardere! ✨🎨🎶

Yesterday, we kicked off our bilingual family literacy program with an evening full of food, stories, creativity, and family fun!

Our families shared a delicious meal together, gathered for a special story time, and ended the evening enjoying arts and music activities.

We’re so excited for all the wonderful memories, learning, and family connections to come! 💕📚

LearningTogether

09/16/2026

✨ Another great LYFE Thursday! ✨

Our youth had a wonderful time learning, laughing, and experiencing something new! 💛 We enjoyed a special performance from the Baton Rouge Symphony 🎻🎶 and welcomed the LSU Department of Psychiatry, who shared valuable information with our children. 🧠✨

A big thank you to our amazing community partners for making this such a fun and meaningful day! 💕🌟

09/11/2026

☀️ What does sunshine mean to you? 💛

For Sunshine Day, our Gardere kids shared from the heart what brings light, joy, and warmth into their lives. Their answers remind us that sometimes the brightest sunshine comes from within. ✨