
Northshore Nonprofit of the Month: Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West
This month, we’re celebrating Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West—an organization that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
For decades, Habitat has worked to make affordable housing a reality for local families.…

Houma Nonprofit of the Month: Walk With Grace
This month, we’re proud to honor Walk With Grace, a local nonprofit built on compassion, remembrance, and community.
Walk With Grace supports families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Their mission is to provide comfort, understanding,…

Northshore Woman of the Month: Mercy Jones Jacob
Northshore Woman of the Month: Mercy Jones-Jacob
Mercy Jones-Jacob is a woman of resilience, purpose, and healing. She is the founder of The Merciful Hands, with locations in both Mandeville and Gonzales, where she cares for her clients as…

Houma Woman of the Month: Holly Edgar
Meet Holly Edgar — teacher, diagnostician, innovator, and changemaker in education and brain health in Houma.
From Classroom to Community Impact
Holly began her career in public schools. Over time, she saw too many students slip through…

Northshore Woman of the Month: Ali Laborde
Northshore Woman of the Month: Ali LaBorde
Ali LaBorde is the owner of HOTWORX Covington and a woman who brings energy, humor, and heart into everything she does.
She describes herself as sweeter and funnier than she looks and admits she’d…

Houma Woman of the Month: Christina Castillo
Christina Castillo is the founder of ShredSkiz Nutrition, a business built from loss, faith, and a deep desire to help others feel strong again.
Her journey changed after the passing of her brother Jo. That moment forced her to slow down and…

Northshore Nonprofit of the Month: Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies (CBIB)
CBIB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to giving forgotten infants a dignified farewell and offering grieving families the closure they deserve. Each life is sacred — even the briefest ones. Through respectful burials, naming ceremonies,…

Northshore Woman of the Month: Marci Clines
If you've met Marci Clines, you know she doesn’t just walk into a room—she fills it with purpose.
As the Community Engagement Manager at Xplore Federal Credit Union, Marci leads with heart, service, and a deep commitment to impact. She…

Northshore Nonprofit of the Month: Brave Heart Louisiana
This month, we’re honored to shine a spotlight on Brave Heart Louisiana, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing comfort and hope to children and youth navigating one of the hardest transitions of their lives—entering or leaving foster care.
Since…

Northshore Woman of the Month: Pemmie Sheasby
Pemmie Sheasby is the kind of woman who makes you feel like you belong the moment you meet her.
She’s warm, grounded, and full of wisdom earned through decades of experience—as a professional, a mother, a grandmother, and now, a new business…

Houma Woman of the Month: Haley Tivet
Haley Tivet believes in saying yes—to her faith, her family, her community, and the kind of work that makes a real difference.
A third-generation notary public, lifelong Houma resident, and former emergency room nurse, Haley has built her…

Houma Woman of the Month: Leslie Terrebonne
Leslie Terrebonne knows how to build something beautiful from the inside out.
She started as a cosmetologist—one-on-one, helping women feel their best. That passion grew into something bigger. Now she’s the founder of Bloom West Boutique,…
