Plants for the People
All heroes don’t wear capes. Some of them wear farming boots and green Baton Roots T-shirts. The Baton Roots team goes above and beyond...
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Futures Fund Coding Boot Camp Fall 2022 Capstone
On November 8th, Trainees of the Coding Boot Camp showcased the projects they created over the semester through their web development...
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- Nov 15
- 2 min
Creating a Brighter Space for Learning at Northdale Superintendent Academy
Dozens of volunteers spent two days working at the Northdale Superintendent Academy to transform the drab space into a bright atmosphere...
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- Nov 15
- 1 min
New South Dallas Community Investment made by Santander Consumer USA Foundation
Tackling social and racial justice and inequity is rarely accomplished through a single initiative. Addressing these items takes a...
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- Nov 15
- 2 min
The Moozie Foundation Advances the Work in Fair Park Revitalizations
Great news has come to Dallas, TX this month! By a wide margin, area voters gave approval to Proposition A. This will create the...
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- Nov 15
- 2 min
Tech Academy Fall Check-in: The Future of Futures Fund
Similar to the quick pace of technology innovations, things move fast in the Futures Fund program. In just the blink of an eye, we’ve...
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- Nov 14
- 1 min
CAFE Joins Interfaith's 11/19 Taste and Health Fair
On Saturday, November 19th, OneRouge's CAFE Coalition will participate in Interfaith Federation's Fall 2022 Health and Taste Fair at BREC...
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- Nov 8
- 4 min
Unpacking Food Insecurity in the Modern Era
Each autumn, reminders of harvests and bounty become evident through the traditions and holidays we celebrate. Yet still many face food...
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- Nov 8
- 6 min
OneRouge Community Report Out: BRAC 11th Annual Regional Canvas Benchmarking Workshop in Greenville
BRAC 11th Annual Regional Canvas Benchmarking Workshop in Greenville, South Carolina (GVL) On a sunrise walk in the crisp Carolina fall...
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- Oct 18
- 5 min
Lifting up our local Immigrant Communities
The Capital Region might be more of a melting pot than most recognize. While the naturalized citizens’ population predominately speaks...
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- Oct 18
- 2 min
Sow Good Saturdays are good for the soul
Sow Good Saturday is a one-of-a-kind experience. Where else can you go in Baton Rouge and take a yoga class, learn gardening tips, grow...
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- Oct 18
- 3 min
It's Pronounced Fella-chella
This month, Walls was proud to capture the attention of talented and dynamic Dallas-based artist Erica Felicella to increase our...
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- Oct 18
- 3 min
Artist in Residence Ashli Ognelodh Explains How She Landed at The Walls Project
When Ashli Ognelodh left her home base in Atlanta to spend time in Baton Rouge during the pandemic, she never expected it to be a...
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- Oct 17
- 2 min
Not a Moment, A MOVEMENT
Video produced by 4th Flr. We’re seeing all over the world, social change is in the air. The opportunity for true growth in the Capital...
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- Oct 17
- 1 min
Futures Fund Workshops Series: Break N2 Tech
Have you ever been curious about how the next few years are going to be as we become more and more digital? The COVID pandemic created a...
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- Sep 14
- 3 min
3 Must-know fashion figures in Baton Rouge
Some of the country’s most creative professionals in fashion come from Baton Rouge. Clothing designer and Baton Rouge native Christopher...
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- Sep 14
- 2 min
The Unique Dominique!
This fall, the Futures Fund hired a full-time Program Director to take the program to the next level! Dominique Dallas is not only...
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- Sep 13
- 4 min
Sustainable Fashion: Hemp Hemp Hooray!
As society becomes more eco-conscious, looking for sustainable fashion is still a daunting experience. Hemp clothing and products can be...
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- Sep 13
- 1 min
Bee Good to Your Garden
September is national honey month and we can’t celebrate honey without honoring bees. At Baton Roots, our farmers love seeing bees and...
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- Sep 12
- 2 min
Volunteers build community garden as part of Eden Park beautification project
Our murals program is more than just paint on a wall. Often, the mural is just the start of a grander vision. Such is the case for a...
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- Sep 12
- 2 min
Two high schools unite to create mural marking historic LSU vs Southern football game
In a display of unity and solidarity, students share a historical experience together celebrating the Southern University and LSU...
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- Aug 18
- 4 min
Breaking X - Walls Project Celebrates 10 Years
From the groundswell of Kickstarter, The Walls Project sprang into action in 2012. Local business leaders and innovators wanted to see...
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- Aug 17
- 1 min
Murals Completed at Louisiana Key Academy, BREC; Additional Projects Forthcoming
The summer heat has not been kind, but our devoted and talented artists overcame the challenge to create some fabulous murals. Hopefully,...
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- Aug 17
- 7 min
Meet four influential women in photography who left their mark on Futures Fund
Since 2015, Futures Fund has helped thousands of middle and high school students and adults learn how to do photography and code. Over...
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- Aug 16
- 1 min
What’s new at Baton Roots farms this fall
There’s never a dull moment at Baton Roots. As the temperatures begin to drop and the days become shorter, Baton Roots farmers are...
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