While the world works "for" the weekend, we work "on" itAt least sometimes...OK, Bram does it all the time... The Hub City Farmer's Market promotes local food and farmers and offers organic produce, eggs, chicken, tilapia and lots of other homemade goodies. They also feature local craft artists on the third weekend of each month.
Wood Elements is actually our father's wood-turning business based in Nashville, TN. He almost exclusively uses sustainable American hardwoods to meticulously craft his original designs for kitchen and garden implements, among with many other fine (and useful!) items. Visit him on Etsy.com to shower gifts on your friends and loved ones.
Joie de Vivre is a mixed-use workforce housing development still in the planning and funding stages. It is set to go up almost right across the street from our homes and office location in downtown Lafayette. The project promises lots of green space, walkability and transportation options for residents without vehicles, retail space (including a grocery store!) and green building features. Most importantly, it will provide affordable housing to artist and musician-types (cultural gems!) and the diverse urban workforce that drives the downtown economy.
The Acadiana Outreach Center is another neighbor of ours in downtown Lafayette. They provide basic human services to under-served citizens, as well as treatment for addiction. They feed families and provide gifts for children during the holidays. They have created art therapy and other social enterprise projects which enrich the community and the lives of those they serve. |
