Lake Area Grassroots Gatherings

06/08/2026

Come out and show support for your community ! It’s gonna be a hot one so make sure to bring water and sunscreen. Hotdogs will be provided.

04/21/2026

Next month we will be hosting our monthly gathering on May 16 and on the first Saturday we will be attending this function instead. Please join us to meet the candidates at Stellar Beans on May 2nd at 11:00 AM. (look out for details about the May 16 event).

03/30/2026

We had an incredible day yesterday! 250 people turned out in Lake Charles!!! The the music was popping, excellent comradery shared, and the weather was perfect! Thanks to those who attended, brought toys, food, art supplies, ideas, and enthusiasm! A sepcial thanks to our safety team for keeping us safe! 29 people signed up to volunteer for Lake Area Grassroots Gatherings! This is exactly the momentum we need to continue to gather. If you weren't able to make it, but you want to get involved please DM this page and we'll add you to the list. Volunteers, stay posted for an email within the next week or so.

02/04/2026

Join us this Saturday to gather in solidarity! Enjoy hot dogs, music, and community. You're welcome to bring a treat/dish to share, a chair, sun protection, water, and a sign if you like. We look forward to continuing to build community with you all during trying times. We need community now more than ever!

01/03/2026

Kick off the New Year by giving back and celebrating community at our Community Care Block Party on January 3, 2026, from 11 AM - 3 PM at Lock Park!

A new year reminds us that we’re strongest when we come together, support one another, and build a community grounded in care.

Join us for grilled hot dogs, sign-making competitions, great music, and a canned food and winter item donation drive to support our neighbors. This will be a potluck-style gathering, so feel free to bring a dish to share!

Let’s start 2026 by uplifting one another and setting the tone for a year filled with kindness, connection, and collective care.

12/23/2025

Don’t miss the chance to give back and lift each other up as we step into the New Year together at our Community Care Block Party on Jan 3, 2026, from 11am-3pm at Lock Park!

The start of a new year is a reminder that we’re stronger when we show up for one another, share what we have, and build community rooted in care.

We’ll be grilling hot dogs, holding sign making competitions, enjoying good music, and collecting canned goods and winter item donations to support our neighbors. Feel free to bring a dish to share for this potluck style kickoff to the New Year.

Let’s begin 2026 by uplifting each other and setting the tone for a year of kindness, connection, and collective care.

12/17/2025

🌿 NEW YEAR'S COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK PARTY 🌿

Let's start the New Year off with a reminder of what matters! Each other! Come join Lake Area Grassroots Gatherings in showing up for one another. In doing so, we build the power to resist hate, build community, and shape a future rooted in dignity, justice, and democracy.

Come out and bring canned goods and winter item donations while joining us for a day of food, creativity, and collective action.

DATE? January 3, 2026
TIME?11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION? Lock Park 1535 Ryan St., Lake Charles, LA 70665

✨ What’s Happening:
🍎 Shelf-stable food & winter care donation drop
🎨 Sign-making competition
🌭 FREE hot dogs
🎯 Outdoor games
🍽️ Feed Your Neighbor Feast! Please bring something to share if you can.

This is a space to connect, organize, and remind ourselves that democracy lives in our communities. We believe in people power, mutual aid, and making our voices heard at every level.

✊ Care for your neighbors.
🗣️ Speak up for justice.
🟢 Stand for democracy.

All are welcome who believe in liberation, solidarity, and a future free from hate.

12/11/2025

The countdown is on!

World AIDS Day event is this Saturday, December 13 from 11-1 pm.

Our panel will feature:
Jameica Rigmaiden, LPN • Lexsus Levings, NP • Jojo Alexander • Consuela Colston • Maurice O’Brien

We are grateful for the partnership of Comprehensive Care Center and New Look Furniture as we bring awareness and action to our community.

12/10/2025

Don’t miss this fun time for a good cause!

It’s been a minute since we’ve done an ACTS Gives Back but it’s Giving Tuesday so we wanted to let you know about an event we have scheduled for December 13th. We’re doing at-door tickets for this one of $5, and collecting $5 or new/gently used comfy clothing for karaoke entries. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities laundry service.

11/03/2025