URGENT NEED OF BLOOD IN ACADIANA

Lafayette, LA — United Blood Services today announced a critical appeal for type O positive and RH negative ( O negative, A negative, B negative) blood donors.   The weather combined with the flu/cold season has caused numerous blood drive and donor appointment cancellations. 

United Blood Services has less than a one-day supply of blood types O negative, A negative, B negative.   Currently, we have several hospitals waiting for orders to be filled for these blood types.  It is imperative that the community respond to this need immediately. 

Donors are encouraged to schedule a convenient appointment time online.  The community can donate blood at United Blood Services’ donor center located at:

1503 Bertrand Drive,

Lafayette, LA  70506

For those who hesitate to travel, bloodmobiles are out in the community and also open to the public.  For more information about blood donor qualifications, drives in your community, or to schedule an appointment visit us online at www.bloodhero.com or you may call 337-235-5433.

MISS LAFAYETTE & LAFAYETTE'S OUTSTANDING TEEN PAGENT

Plans are now underway for the 8th annual Miss Lafayette & Lafayette's Oustanding Teen Pageant to be held on February 23.  For more information about entering the contest,  visit Facebook... Miss Lafayette/ Lafayette's Oustanding Teen  or call Phyllis Bel at 298-3839.

CINDERELLA PROJECT

UL-Lafayette AmeriCorps, The Cinderella Project, and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers team up to present the 6^th Annual Cinderella Project of Lafayette.

Donations accepted Monday, February 4th through Friday, February 22nd at any Lafayette or Broussard area Raising Cane’s Restaurant and the UL-Lafayette AmeriCorps office.

Lafayette – UL- Lafayette AmeriCorps,The Cinderella Project, and Raising Cane’s are teaming up to collect prom dresses, shoes, and accessories for the 5^th annual Cinderella Project of Lafayette.  Donations will be collected at any Lafayette or Broussard area Raising Cane’s or the UL-Lafayette AmeriCorps office from Monday, February 4th thru Friday, February 22nd during normal business hours. The Cinderella Project of Lafayette distributes free prom dresses to Acadiana area high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them.

The Cinderella Project accepts long and short dresses and donations should be dry cleaned and on hangers.  Additional donation guidelines as well as operational hours for all drop-off locations can be found at www.cinderellaprojectla.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 4TH

Join us for a night out with great food, great company and a great cause! This high powered competition requires each chef entrant to bring all of their knowledge, experience, skill and creativity.  Our judges and chefs travel from around the country to participate in what most express as, "one of the greatest culinary competitions for chefs in the South."  Come out and enjoy our passion for great food, while raising funds for a local charity, Hearts of Hope, www.theheartsofhope.org    Hearts of Hope Responds daily to those affected by sexual violence in our community through education, advocacy and empowerment.   2013 ACC Artist   Christa Billeaud is a native of Lafayette, LA and has been painting for over 15 years. Her artwork is beautiful and inspirational; materials used are acrylics and primarily oils. 28th Annual event The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Acadiana Chapter has been involved with this event for 28 years. The chefs work diligently to put on a quality event while giving back to those in need in Acadiana.   SPONSORSHIPS  and  TICKETS   AVAILABLE NOW!

Stay Connected   FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 337-269-1557 HEARTS OF HOPE   P.O. BOX 53967     LAFAYETTE, LA  70505