This Christmas season, the heart of our community can be found in its small businesses. They bring joy, character and local flavor to holiday celebrations while playing a key role in keeping Southwest Louisiana strong and connected. Their impact extends far beyond storefronts, shaping the vitality and resilience of the […]

As 2025 comes to a close, Southwest Louisiana can look back on a year marked by steady progress, community collaboration and meaningful investment in the places we call home. From major developments in downtown Lake Charles to student-led improvements in Sulphur, each milestone reflects the shared vision behind Just Imagine SWLA: creating […]

Featuring: Families Helping Familiesof Southwest Louisiana Assisting Those With Disabilities Since 1992  Susah Riehn is the executive director of Families Helping Families SWLA. She began working for the organization the year of its conception in 1992 and acquired her current position in 2023. In this installment of Nonprofit Impact, we hear […]

Good Samaritans—those people in the community who are always doing a good deed. Their mission is service. They desire to make the world a better place. They fill a need in the community that would go unfulfilled without them.   This year, Thrive spotlights three individuals who are making a […]