NEW ORLEANS – Boys Town Louisiana held the second annual Winter Fest last week at the Thrive Community Center in New Orleans.
Winter Fest began in 2022 as a special event to welcome families and youth within the Boys Town Early Head Start into the holiday season. This year, Boys Town expanded the invitation to the public and members of its My Community Cares program.
“The holiday time is a perfect time to reflect on our own blessings and seek ways to brighten others’ lives with joy,” says Boys Town Louisiana Executive Director Rashain Carriere. “Every family and child deserves to feel special this time of year, and with this event, we hope to extend that to all of the individuals and families we serve.”
Guests at Winter Fest were treated to an array of holiday spirit including face painting, bounce houses, cotton candy and even Santa Claus! Community organizations like New Orleans Parish Library also supported the event by providing resources to those in attendance.
Boys Town Louisiana touched the lives of more than 7,600 children and families in Louisiana. Boys Town provides a wide range of services, each dependent on the individual needs of the child and their family. To learn more about their services or how you can support them, visit their website here.
About Boys Town Louisiana: Boys Town Louisiana opened in 1989, and today meets the needs of youth and families through a variety of Continuum of Care® services. The site offers Diagnostic and Assessment Services to provide immediate help to youth in dangerous situations. The site has three Family Homes for Adolescents in New Orleans and provides In-Home Family Services SM to troubled families. These services and programs touch the lives of 7,600 children and families in Louisiana each year.
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