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| Acadiana Outreach Center (with Prof. LaSala) |
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Background
Acadiana Outreach Center, Inc. has been providing critical services to the homeless and the poor of Acadiana
since November of 1991. The mission is “Giving people back their God-given dignity.” They provide
clients with basic necessities for human dignity including shelter, food, and clothing but recognize in order
to rebuild lives we must meet more than physical needs—we must address their emotional, spiritual, and
mental health needs as well. In addition to a comprehensive needs assessment and a case management
plan including individual and group therapy, clients are provided with vocational training as well as parenting,
communication and money management training. At Acadiana Outreach Center they are not just getting
a “hand-out” but rather a “hand-up.” The services provided through Acadiana Outreach Center’s shelters& programs including the Well Day Shelter, Joshua House, Naomi House, Lighthouse Women’s& Children’s Shelter and the Job Opportunity & Training Center (JOTC) are designed to help lead them from homelessness to self-sufficiency, from shame to self-assuredness, from hopelessness to a future with possibilities. Photos by Phillip Gould. |
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| Existing conditions prior to our involvement |
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Fall 2003: Master Plan by Prof. LaSala & Students |
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Spring 2004: Parasol, New Leaf Garden Gazebo, Sentinels, Rolling Shelf Prototype, and Acadiana Outreach Main Sign Cornerstone Commemoration Ceremony |
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Summer & Fall 2004: Masterplan Development, WELL.mart Closet Storage Wall, & WELL.mart Façade |
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Spring 2005: VISION Strategic Plan, WELL & JOTC Computer Room, & Signposts of Grace |
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Summer 2005: Meditation Gate, Main Pedestrian Gate & Sculpture, Wellmart Depot Lighting and Shelving, Parking Lot,& Performance Area & Seating Canopy, Signposts of Grace Commemoration Ceremony |
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