Parish seminar to address community needs

To answer requests from Calcasieu parish residents, the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will host a free parish seminar on Thursday, December 10.

partnerships among business leaders, policy makers, and residents.This seminar will address specific needs of Calcasieu parish and identify various resources available within the parish and state. Participants will also establish ways to develop 

“Public dialogues like this enables communities to bring about specific changes and improvements that are needed within Calcasieu,” said Kenyetta Smith, Ph.D., community and economic development assistant specialist, Southern University Ag Center. “It also allows the residents to develop businesses, gain more money from taxes, improve their health, and locate resources for community needs,” she said.

Speakers will discuss the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program, 
Earned Income Tax Credit, healthcare and the community, 
grant opportunities for non-profit organizations.

The seminar begins at 8:45am at the Living Word Dream Center, 1639 Ryan St.
 in Lake Charles. To register, contact Carol Sensley, assistant area agent, Southern University Ag Center, at (337) 475-8812 ext. 15