From Classroom to Catwalk: Innovative Fashion, Sustainability & Purposeful Impact
Through an exciting collaboration with Southern University Fashion Department's Elite Fashion Society and the Have A Heart Foundation, The Walls Project's Culture Club high school students had the opportunity to transform denim and creative ideas into wearable works of art. Their custom-designed denim pieces were featured in the Have A Heart Foundation's 6th Annual Anti-Bullying and Suicide Awareness Runway Show on October 10, 2026, under the inspiring theme, "Every Style Mat
Fresh Food, Community Care: Supporting Our Neighborhood Fridge
A little restock, a lot of community care! The Walls Project recently stopped by the community fridge at New Look Neighborhood Grocery Store to add fresh produce and help keep nutritious food accessible to our neighbors. Located at the corner of North 38th Street and Cain Street in Baton Rouge, the community fridge provides a place for neighbors to share food, reduce waste, and support one another. It's built around a simple idea: take what you need, leave what you can. A Las
Growing Connections at the 2026 BUGS Conference
Learning doesn't stop at the farm! From October 23–25, members of the Baton Roots team traveled to New Orleans with several of our agroforestry apprentices to attend the 2026 Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners (BUGS) National Conference at Dillard University. The annual conference brings together farmers, urban growers, educators, and community leaders from across the country to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections within the agricultural community. With a
Little Art Library: Sharing Creativity & Community
One person's extras can be another person's next great find! On October 25, The Walls Project hosted a Little Art Swap at our office, bringing together a collection of vintage housewares, craft supplies, and other unique items for the community to take home. We were excited to welcome 50 people and raise over $150 during the event! From vintage finds to supplies ready for a new creative project, the giveaway was a chance to discover something new, give useful items a second l
Building Community Through Art and Service
A little more color is coming to the Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge warehouse! The Walls Project has been working on a new mural featuring wildflowers, houses, and the organization's logo, bringing art to a space dedicated to helping our neighbors. The mural is still a work in progress, but its design reflects the connection between homes, neighborhoods, and the communities that bring them to life. It's a fitting addition to the warehouse of an organization whose work is cen
Creative Paths, Real-World Experience
Culture Club students are well into their chosen creative paths this semester, and each track is giving them the chance to go beyond simply trying something new.