Baton Rouge Emergency Aid Coalition
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BREAC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded by six working mothers after the 2016 flood in Baton Rouge. These women are here to help and here to stay.
BREAC (Baton Rouge Emergency Aid Coalition) was created by a group of Baton Rouge women who have a passion for service. These women were individually working around the clock in various capacities to serve the community after the flooding that devastated south Louisiana in August 2016. The majority of them were unknown to each other prior to the flood but were brought together through their various outreach efforts. They soon realized that by combining their service, they could make a more meaningful impact. BREAC is comprised of physicians, attorneys, therapists, business owners, but most importantly, mothers. Prior to forming the coalition, one mom was able to donate 10,000 shoes through the vendors of her local shoe store. Another mom helped to create the medical triage area of Celtic Studios and River Center shelters, eventually becoming one of the medical leads for River Center. Another located three hundred evacuees at a motel who were not receiving aid from other organizations, and coordinated the delivery of 1,500 meals, as well as clothing, shoes, and toiletries. Two moms collected corporate donations and delivered them directly to those affected. Finally, one coordinated the preparation of 45,000 meals for days following the flood, through her family's local culinary school. As a coalition, these women have come together to help the Livingston Parish School system and Mighty Moms to ensure that their FullTummy Bag Program continues until they can get back on their feet. They have also helped get over 100 kids off the floor by providing mattresses. Daily, they strive to identify individuals and groups who need assistance. All of their proceeds are donated to those in need, as they operate on a purely volunteer basis. BREAC's long term goal is to provide aid to other communities in times of crisis.
10/15/2024
A huge thank you to the amazing Katelynn Ledford-McCoy for delivering supplies sent by Baton Rouge Emergency Aid Coalition made possible by your generous donations! We sent much needed relief supplies including these solar portable shower bags which are being delivered to the Black Mountain area.
As a reminder, we are a 501(c)3 and your donations are tax deductible. Please consider a donation to www.breac225.org
You can also purchase something off of the wishlist here…. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3T89P2WH087WN
10/14/2024
A heartfelt thank you to Massey's Professional Outfitters for a huge donation of warm winter clothes for Western North Carolina. They are being driven up to affected areas tomorrow by Stephenson.
10/10/2024
Check out this amazing website!
This is a directory of local merchants in Western North Carolina who are open for business. Another very simple way to give back is by supporting their local economy.
Brands of WNC A directory of Western North Carolina businesses that need your help.
10/10/2024
A huge thank you to Jenni Peters and Varsity Sports for donating shoes to aid our relief efforts in Western North Carolina. These donations are being driven up early next week.
If you would like to make a tax free donation please visit www.breac225.org
Ashley Saucier Fairleigh Cook Jackson Claire Ennis Cashio Michelle Forte April Rush Ruffolo Emily Smith Grezaffi Claire Ennis Cashio April Rush Ruffolo Emily Smith Grezaffi. Lisa Jain Welden
10/07/2024
Here are some pictures from our friends on the ground (and in the air) in Western North Carolina.
Since NC has been harder for us to access ourselves, we have created several wishlists for those affected, to be delivered directly to that area. One of the wishlists has a delivery address located near an amazon hub and away from the disaster area. Many of these items arrive the day of the order or within the following 2 days. The items are then driven or flown into the affected areas.
The amazing thing about these 2 lists is that the women receiving them are in communication with each other and are sharing items! It's been really amazing to see how people come together to do whatever it takes for those in need.
These wish lists include essential items including something we have not ever needed after a hurricane- cold weather supplies. This week, the lows in WNC are dropping to the low 40s and upper 30s. Please consider purchasing blankets, sleeping backs, socks, etc to keep our friends warm!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our efforts to aid the victims of Hurricane Helene. We cannot do this without you!
Please share!
Marshall, NC:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2L8T5W5FQPVN7?ref_=wl_share
Yancey County, NC:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/276DXEUBVCMUB?ref_=wl_share
If you wish to donate money to BREC225, you can do so via payapl at [email protected]
10/04/2024
Amazon Smile wishlist for Yancey County Field Hospital and surrounding remote areas.
Please feel free to share!
These items will be delivered to central NC and then driven to the affected area by a family member of one of the doctors there. Packages cannot yet be delivered directly to the affected areas.
09/30/2024
Our hearts go out to all of those affected by Hurricane Helene.
As one of BREAC's founders is from North Carolina, we are raising money to support the small town affected in the western part of the state.
Much of these rural areas have lost everything.
We are grateful to be able to partner with trusted locals there and will start with meals for those affected. $10 buys 4 meals for someone affected by Helene.
Please consider donating meals to those affected.
Donations:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UDMAD6TT3ZT6Y&source=url
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Address
9655 Perkins Road, Suite C-238
Baton Rouge, LA
70810
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 5pm |