Foster the Love Louisiana

11/05/2026

Thank you Lafayette Veterinary Care Center for partnering with us again this year to bring Christmas to foster children throughout Acadiana!

❤️🎄 A Season Knit Together With Love! 🎄❤️

The most beautiful part of the holiday season is the way kindness brings us together, one thoughtful gesture at a time.

This Christmas, LVCC is proud to partner with Foster the Love Louisiana to help fulfill Christmas wishes for local children in foster care!

Our Giving Tree is filled with wishes waiting to be granted, and we'd love for you to be part of something special!

Stop by our hospital lobby, choose a tag, and help us knit a little extra love and warmth into a child's Christmas.

🎁 Please return all gifts, NEW and UNWRAPPED, by Tuesday, December 1st.

Every act of kindness is another thread in the beautiful community we're weaving together. ❤️

11/04/2026

If you love hot chili, cold drinks, throwing bags, and listening to incredible live local music, listen up because Downtown Lafayette is the only place to be next week!

On Saturday, November 14th, 2026, the gates at Parc International officially open at 3:30 PM for our annual Co****le & Chili Bowl.

Here is exactly why you need to drop what you're doing and grab a $10 entry pass right now (and remember, kids 6 and under get in completely free!):

• 🥣 10 Chili Samples: Your general admission ticket includes a full tasting punch card to sample 10 completely different, slow-simmered chilis cooked up by our local competition teams. You even get to cast your vote to help crown the People’s Choice Champion!

• 🎒 Front-Row Bracket Access: Watch the region’s best duos battle it out on the pavement. Lucky Bags runs the tournament professionally, with brackets for both our casual Backyard division and the high-intensity Contender division.

• 🎸 Live Local Music: Grab a cold drink, find a spot by the stage, and enjoy amazing live music sets playing throughout the entire afternoon.

• 🦖 A Free Kids' Corner: No extra tokens or hidden fees required. We have a massive, dedicated space packed with family fun, games, and activities to keep the little ones completely entertained while you sample the pots.

🔗 Whether you want to participate or enjoy from the sidelines, get your tickets today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cornholechilibowl/event/ccb2026/

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11/03/2026

Want an easy way to support our mission and score some incredible prizes? Tickets for our annual Foster the Love Raffle are officially live for just $5 a piece! 🎟️✨

Grab your tickets now:
• Online: Click the link to order securely and we will issue your ticket numbers: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/raff20
• Venmo: Send $5 per ticket to (be sure to include your contact info in the notes!).
• In Person: Stop by our center or buy directly from any Foster the Love staff or board member.

Every single ticket helps fund our programs for local foster youth, placement families, and caseworkers right here in Acadiana. We have three amazing prize packages up for grabs this year:

🧵 1st Prize: A Stunning Handmade Quilt – A beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpiece crafted with love for our mission.

🧢 2nd Prize: The "He’s the Man" Package – Built perfectly for a day on the lake, the golf course, or the park. It includes a premium Turtlebox Bluetooth speaker and a bunch of other great gear!

👜 3rd Prize: The Ultimate Ladies’ Loot Bag ($600 Value!) – Packed to the brim with everything you need for the beach or a cozy hotel getaway, including a $200 gift card!

🗓️ The Big Drawing:
Winners will be announced on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at our annual Co****le & Chili Bowl at Parc International! You do NOT need to be present to win—if we draw your number, we will contact you directly! 🌶️🏆

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11/02/2026

We are incredibly lucky and want to give a massive thanks to our official Co****le Court Sponsor: RADER! 🫓⚡

The team at RADER has been keeping local businesses running smoothly with expert IT services right here in Lafayette for over 25 years. Let's show up for the local businesses that show up for our kids.

Join us at Parc International on Saturday, November 14th to check out the RADER Co****le Court, listen to live music, and sample amazing chilis!

🔗 Tickets are available now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cornholechilibowl/event/ccb2026/

Help us thank the crew at RADER by leaving a note of appreciation in the comments below! 👇✨

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11/01/2026

Don't forget—clocks "fall back" one hour! 🍂🕰️

While you reset your clocks, don't forget to lock in plans for the biggest family day in Downtown Lafayette next month.

On Saturday, November 14th, we are taking over Parc International for our annual Co****le & Chili Bowl!

Entry is just $10 (kids 6 and under are free!), and your ticket includes a full punch card to sample 10 completely different, slow-simmered chilis and vote for the People’s Choice winner! We will also have live local music, cold drinks, and a completely FREE Kids' Corner packed with games.

🔗 Don't wait, get your tickets today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cornholechilibowl/event/ccb2026/

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10/31/2026

We are thrilled that local favorites Austin Reaux and Lloyd Stretch will be taking the stage to keep the good times rolling all afternoon long! 🎶🤠

On Saturday, November 14th, 2026, these talented musicians are bringing the ultimate festival soundtrack to Parc International in Downtown Lafayette for our annual Co****le & Chili Bowl! 🎟️✨

Gates open at 3:30 PM, entry is just $10, and kids 6 and under get in completely free. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds stay right here in Acadiana. Let’s pack the park, enjoy incredible local talent, and show our kids what a supportive village looks like!

🔗 Get your spot up front: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cornholechilibowl/event/ccb2026/

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We exist to provide support and resources to the foster community in South Louisiana.
Click the link to donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/vfwc6t
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10/30/2026

We are incredibly lucky to have local partners who do so much more than just write a check. Huge shoutout and thanks to one of our premier Spicy Bowl sponsors: Home Bank!

Their team truly lives out their motto: "Good for Business. Good for Life." Because of their generosity, we can keep investing in the futures of over 600 children right here in our neighborhood.

We are so honored to have them in our corner! 🤍

🌶️🏆 Come see their support in action! Tickets are on sale now, so let's show up for the local teams that show up for our kids. Catch Home Bank's support live at Parc International on Saturday, November 14th.

🔗 Grab your tickets right here today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cornholechilibowl/event/ccb2026/

Help us thank the amazing crew at Home Bank by leaving a note of appreciation for them in the comments below! 👇✨

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10/29/2026

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10/29/2026

Calling all backyard chefs and cooking crews! The competition brackets are filling up fast, and we still have room for a few more challenger pots at our annual event. 🧑‍🍳🔥

On Saturday, November 14th, we are taking over Parc International for the Co****le & Chili Bowl. Whether you are aiming for the official judge's First Place cash prize or want to win over the crowd for the ultimate bragging rights of the People’s Choice Award, we want your team on the pavement with us.

We provide the space, the crowd, and a free competitor coffee bar and snack station to keep your energy up while you simmer—you just bring the heat!

Best of all, every single team registration directly funds Foster the Love Louisiana, keeping our emergency overnight room open, building our First Night Bags, and stocking our community closet for over 600 local children. 🤍🎒

🔗 Cooking slots are strictly limited. Grab your team spot and register securely online today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cornholechilibowl/event/ccb2026/

10/28/2026

As the autumn air begins to clear, our team is already working behind the scenes to ensure every foster child and sibling group in Acadiana experiences the pure magic of Christmas morning. Today, we are highlighting applications for our 2026 Christmas Wish List Sponsors!

For a child navigating the foster care system, a wish list isn't just a piece of paper—it’s a way to feel seen, valued, and deeply loved during a stressful season.

When you sign up to sponsor a child or sibling group, you step directly into their story as their exclusive holiday champion. Each child is assigned to only ONE sponsor, so what you provide is exactly what they will open under the tree.🤍✨

How Wish List Sponsorship Works:
• 📝 Get Assigned: Fill out our quick form to let us know how many children or sibling groups you’d like to take on.
• 🛍️ Shop for Their Favorites: We will send you their specific list. You will purchase at least one of their top three items, plus something featuring their favorite character or hobby!
• 📦 Drop Off (Unwrapped): Bring the unwrapped gifts (along with a roll of wrapping paper if you can!) directly to our office at 113 Jared Dr in Broussard by Wednesday, December 9th.

Whether you want to sponsor a child as a family tradition, team up with your coworkers, or sign up your local business, you are directly helping a local child wake up to a beautiful, personalized holiday morning.

Let's link arms and make sure no kids are left out this winter.

🔗 Spaces are limited to match our incoming lists. Click the link right here to claim your sponsor spot today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIWi_ldPMPuBpBGe6pDr0u4FcKO8WY8Qst9dv7iHDOdnIApQ/viewform