Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana

06/15/2026

✨ NOW HIRING! ✨

Looking for more than just a job? Come make a difference where it matters most—helping infants and toddlers learn, grow, and thrive during the most important years of their development.

The Children's Coalition Early Head Start Program is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team of dedicated professionals.

💙 Above-Average Pay
💚 Excellent Benefits
💙 Professional Development Opportunities
💚 Meaningful Work Every Day
💙 Supportive Team Environment

Every smile, first word, new skill, and milestone matters. If you're passionate about early childhood education and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Infant/Toddler CDA Required

Apply Now: https://childrenscoalition.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

06/13/2026

🌱 As National Garden Week comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude. 🌱

The Origin Bank Family Garden is more than a garden — it is a gift that keeps giving. Thanks to Origin Bank, children and families in our community are learning about healthy choices, teamwork, nature, responsibility, and the joy of watching something grow.

The lessons planted here will continue to bloom for years to come, creating a lasting impact on young minds and future generations.

Thank you, Origin Bank, for helping us grow something truly meaningful. 💚🌻

06/12/2026

🌱 Teamwork Makes It Grow! 🌱

One of the greatest things young people can learn is how to work together, encourage one another, and grow as a team — and we got to see that firsthand during yesterday’s visit from the Morehouse Parish School Board 21st Century Community Learning Summer Program!

Thanks to Origin Bank, these elementary students explored the Origin Bank Family Garden while learning about bees, how strawberries grow, proper watering techniques, and discovering more than 20 different plants growing in the garden.

The laughter, teamwork, curiosity, and excitement were just as beautiful as the garden itself. 💚 A special thank you to the amazing Origin Bank volunteers who helped pave the way and make these hands-on learning experiences possible for children in our community.

Together, we’re growing more than gardens — we’re growing future leaders. 🌻

06/11/2026

🌱 Today was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together for children.

Students from the Morehouse Parish 21st Century Community Learning Program spent the day exploring the Origin Bank Family Garden, where they learned how plants grow, the many ways plants benefit our lives, and why healthy soil is so important. Thanks to the expertise of the LSU AgCenter and volunteers from Origin Bank, these young learners experienced hands-on lessons that brought science, nutrition, and nature to life.

Support from partners like Origin Bank makes opportunities like this possible. Their investment helps us create spaces where children can learn, explore, and develop skills that will benefit them for years to come. From understanding where food comes from to building healthy habits and a love for learning, the impact of the garden extends far beyond the harvest.

Together, we’re growing stronger children, healthier families, and a brighter future for Northeast Louisiana.

06/11/2026

Thank you KNOE 8 News for helping us celebrate National Garden Week and for covering the ribbon cutting of the Origin Bank Family Garden at Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana! 🌱

Your coverage helps shine a light on the importance of hands-on learning, healthy eating, and creating opportunities for children and families to connect with nature. Thanks for helping us share the story of a garden that is growing much more than fruits and vegetables—it is growing knowledge, curiosity, and community.

We appreciate your support in helping us spread the word about this special community resource! 💚🌻

Free to the public garden celebrates a new season🔗⬇️

06/11/2026

🌱 What a wonderful way to celebrate National Garden Week! 🌱

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Origin Bank Family Garden, a learning garden created for our community to grow, learn, and connect. We would like to add, that Newk’s Eatery tea hit the spot!

We are grateful to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate this special milestone.

A heartfelt thank you goes to:

🌻 Maggie Stack, Children’s Coalition Garden Maintenance Specialist, whose expertise, dedication, and hard work keep the garden thriving year-round.

🌻 Ralph Webb, a passionate volunteer and supporter who generously shares his time, knowledge, and love of gardening.

🌻 Kendrick Johnson and Romel Enterprise, Inc., for designing and building our beautiful compost station, helping us teach sustainable gardening practices in a hands-on way.

🌻 Brown’s Roofing, whose volunteers continue to roll up their sleeves to plant, maintain, and beautify the garden.

🌻 Our incredible Children’s Coalition staff and volunteers, who work behind the scenes to ensure the garden remains a vibrant community resource.

We would also like to recognize our dedicated Garden Advisory Committee for their guidance, expertise, and ongoing support:

🌿 Cathy Agan
🌿 Scott Bell
🌿 Molly Rainwater
🌿 Ralph M. Webb
🌿 Maggie Stack
🌿 Mary McCandlish
🌿 Racine Bridges
🌿 Bethany Corona
🌿 Kerry Heafner
🌿 Beth Mayfield

A special thank you to the Children’s Coalition Board of Directors for their leadership and commitment to creating opportunities that strengthen families and communities.

The Origin Bank Family Garden thrives because of community. Every seed planted, every lesson shared, and every volunteer hour invested helps grow something bigger than a garden—it helps grow healthier families, curious minds, and a stronger Northeast Louisiana.

💚 Thank you for helping us grow together! 🌱✨

06/09/2026

REMINDER RIBBON CUTTING, 6/10/26!

🌱 The younger the child, the bigger the opportunity to grow. 🌱

At the Origin Bank Family Garden, children aren’t just planting vegetables and strawberries — they’re planting knowledge, confidence, curiosity, and healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

Hands-on learning is one of the most powerful ways a child’s brain develops. As a garden grows with sunshine, water, and care, a child’s mind grows through experiences, exploration, and discovery.

Thanks to Origin Bank, children in our community have a place where learning comes alive one seed, one lesson, and one tiny hand at a time. 💚

We can't wait to see you at tomorrow's Ribbon Cutting on 6/10/26 at 2:00 pm, 117 Hall Street, Monroe, LA! Come see our garden!

06/08/2026

🍓 Tiny Seeds. Big Lessons. 🌱

This year, we planted strawberries in the Origin Bank Family Garden, and we can’t wait to teach children how they grow, why fresh foods matter, and how healthy choices help our bodies thrive!

Thanks to the incredible support of Origin Bank, the garden is becoming a hands-on classroom filled with learning, curiosity, and opportunities for children to connect with healthy foods in a meaningful way.

From garden beds to growing minds, Origin Bank is helping grow the future one strawberry at a time. ❤️🍓🌿

06/04/2026

🌱 We’re Growing Something Wonderful! 🌱

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is excited to kick off National Garden Week, June 7–13, 2026, by celebrating the incredible impact of the Origin Bank Family Garden!

Because of the generous support of Origin Bank, countless children and families have experienced hands-on learning, healthy food education, and opportunities for growth and development right in the garden. We are beyond thankful for their partnership and commitment to our community. 💚

We’re especially excited for two big events during the week:
🌿 A Monroe Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
🌿 A special garden field trip on Thursday, June 11, from 8:30–10:00 a.m. with children from the Morehouse Parish School Board 21st Century Community Learning Summer Program.

Thank you, Origin Bank, we are growing together!