For over 15 years, the Women’s Resource Center has hosted the Run Baby Run, a one mile fun run and a 5K, to increase awareness of the Center and the services it provides. These free services for clients include: pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, educational sessions, visits with our client advocates, supportive services and material assistance. The mission of the WRC is to educate and empower individuals to make life-affirming choices. The Women’s Resource Center provided over 850 services in 2024 and is currently serving clients from ten parishes.
We are excited to announce that this year’s Run Baby Run will be held in conjunction with the 28th Annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival. On May 10th, runners, walkers and supporters will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Natchitoches while supporting the Center. When Jazz Fest organizer (and WRC Supporter) Rodney Harrington was asked about this new collaboration he said “I think it’s awesome that the Run Baby Run is going to be held the morning of the Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival on May 10th! It’s going to be a spectacular day in our town. The participants will be able to finish their run, shower and still make it down to the riverbank in time to hear Gretchen Wilson, the BAR-KAYS and all the other great acts at the festival. See y’all there!”
Runners, walkers and supporters of the Women’s Resource Center will gather at First Baptist Church, located at 508 Second Street, Natchitoches before 8 AM. Runners and walkers will take the beauty of the Historic District of Natchitoches, while enjoying the buzz and excitement the morning before the musical entertainment takes over downtown. Information, including registration link, can be found at https://www.wrcnatchitoches.org/events/2025-run-baby-run.
The success of the WRC is strongly based on the support of its advocates, volunteers and donors. While some grants are received, the Center offers numerous ways to support through monetary and material donations. From the support of volunteers to NSU special interest groups to local churches, the Center draws its strength from supporters in all forms. The Run is one of two fundraisers the Center hosts during the year. Our largest fundraiser will be our Annual Right to Life Gala slated for September 18th at the Natchitoches Event Center. Visit our website for more details or call 318-357-8888.
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