Investing in the BRSHF Mission

A Message From Melissa Juneau, Executive Director:

What Does It Mean To Be A Friend of the Foundation?

Our Friends of the Foundation are those amazing individuals and organizations who, through their support, have allowed us to continue to serve our Charitable Mission here in the Baton Rouge Community for going on almost 50 years now. Our purpose here at the Foundation is to develop the capacity to communicate at one's optimum level. Communication is a fundamental factor determining one's ability to establish independence, build a productive career, nurture positive personal relationships, strengthen communities and effectively participate in a free society. When you invest in the BRSHF, you are increasing the capacity of children and adults with speech, language or hearing impairments to become all that they can be. We invite you to become a Friend of the Foundation today – no donation is too great or too small. We welcome all Friends. Contact us by phone (225-343-4232) or email (lmichaud@brshf.org) about any of the following opportunities to participate:

Become A Friend of the Foundation

Each year we conduct an Annual Campaign in the fall. Click Here to see this year’s letter. Not on our mailing list? No problem! Just send us your name and mailing address to lmichaud@brshf.org and we will make sure you get added!

Donate Items from Our Wish List.

We use a lot of Crayons, Play-Doh, paper towels and Band-Aids here at the Foundation! We have created a Wish List of those basic supplies and toys that help us do the amazing things we do. We invite you to visit our Wish List and donate any of the items you find there. You can do it one of two ways – take a peek at our Wish List and drop it by the Foundation at 535 West Roosevelt, Baton Rouge, LA. Or, we’ve made it even easier! We have set up a Wish List on Amazon.com that will allow you to order it online and then they will ship it to us here.

Explore Our Planned Giving Opportunities.

We have an increasing number of Friends of the Foundation who have chosen to include BRSHF in their Planned Giving. Planned Giving is a set of philanthropic tools that can advance your own financial objectives while BRSHF’s too. Contact our Development Coordinator, Lauren Michaud, for more information about gift options that will create tax savings for you, while assisting BRSHF in continuing to carry out our mission.

Sponsor/Participate in the Annual Volunteer Activist Luncheon

For 39 years, The Foundation has honored scores of men and women whose competent, energetic and selfless leadership has strengthened the arenas of education, health, social, civic and faith-based service in the community. By becoming a VA sponsor, you recognize these remarkable Volunteer Activists and invest in BRSHF, which is the beneficiary of this annual event.

Participate in the Capital Area United Way Campaign

Contact the Capital Area United Way for more information about how your United Way contribution can benefit the BRSHF.

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