Weyerhaeuser Natchitoches announced that $46,000 has been awarded through its 2026 Giving Fund to support local organizations, schools and community programs throughout Natchitoches Parish.
The contributions were recommended by the local Natchitoches Giving Fund team and reviewed and approved by Weyerhaeuser’s corporate team.
Funding supports a variety of community needs, including education, youth development, emergency assistance, animal welfare and services for families.
Organizations and initiatives receiving support include:
- Capital Area Corporate Recycling Counsel – Computers for foster children in Natchitoches Parish.
- Town of Campti – Haven of Hope Community Resource Center – Hot meals, food assistance, family and parenting resources, and emergency support, including warming, cooling and charging services during severe weather and power outages.
- Natchitoches Central High School Football – Uniform contribution.
- Salvation Army – Essential items for the women’s and children’s shelter/home.
- CASA – Volunteer training materials and essential needs of children in care.
- FAUNA – Spay and neuter services, vaccinations and pet food assistance.
- Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana – After-school and summer programs in the Natchitoches community.
- Natchitoches Junior High JAG Program – Career exploration activities, workforce readiness training and real-world learning experiences.
- Northwestern State University – Supporting Young Readers – Literacy materials to enhance children’s early development skills.
- Marthaville Elementary and Junior High – Hydroponic tray tower and lighting.
- Natchitoches Parish Early Childhood Network – Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund, providing local families access to high-quality early care at no cost.
- Lakeview Junior High and High School Band – Instrument maintenance, repairs and additional equipment.
- Natchitoches Parish School Board – Back-to-school expo and caring closet, providing school supplies and uniforms for families in need.
- Big Love Sporting Benefit – Repairs to a damaged kitchen at a group home for foster care youth.