Pelican State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Louisiana — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Louisiana — Lights shining across the Pelican State
A workforce training restaurant for at-risk youth 16–22. 25 years in Central City New Orleans. MacKenzie Scott gave them $4M in 2024. They earn it every day.
40 million+ meals per year. 23 parishes. MacKenzie Scott: $25M in 2020. The hunger backbone of South Louisiana.
Post-Katrina, the Muslim community helped rebuild neighborhoods regardless of faith. That spirit never left. Ramadan iftars open to all, ongoing community assistance, humanitarian fund running on sadaqah.
CBF-affiliated. Justice-focused missions. Dr. Leonard Ezell. 9755 Goodwood Blvd. They chose the least of these.
175 years old. International missions. CBF partner. Dr. Jeff Raines. Doing the Lord's work since before anyone alive today was born.
Since 1913. Hurricane relief, elder care, community services. Tikkun olam on the banks of the Mississippi for over a century.
Large AG congregation. Addiction recovery ministry. Food distribution. Matthew 25:40 community work with no CN signals.
MacKenzie Scott funding 2020. Serving food-insecure families across Central Louisiana. The middle of the state that gets forgotten.
Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Christian and Buddhist faith communities working together on poverty and hunger in Louisiana's capital. The 25th is their kind of day.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Louisiana that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.