Past Events
Crouchstock 2011
May 7, 2011
Parc International, Downtown Lafayette
A one day music festival in Downtown Lafayette featuring Ronnie Milsap, Jaryd Lane and the Mageez. We would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors and volunteers for your dedication and support. This fabulous fundraiser could not happen with out each and everyone of you!
Brush With Hope
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Gallery 549, Downtown Lafayette
549 Jefferson Street
A local art exhibition to benefit JCF was hosted by Gallery 549 and showcased artwork from 26 different local artists in a variety of mediums. All art will be on sale through the end of September and proceeds will benefit our mission to provide suicide awareness and prevention through educational programs.
JCF would like to thank Gallery 549, Don & Chris Leblanc, Kim Neustrom & Ceci Neustrom for their vision creating this unique and wonderful project and for their ongoing support and dedication to our cause. We are truly grateful to Dan Bertrand who provided the inspirational photograph and to all the participating artists for their generosity and participation in the show.
Suicide 101 - The Eye of the Storm:
Danger & Opportunity
Friday, September 10,2010
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Clifton Chenier Center Auditorium
220 West Willow St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
75 individuals attended this one day seminar that discussed the warning signs, prevention information and much more regarding the silent epidemic of suicide. Thank yo uto everyone in attendance for your dedication to suicide prevention in your communities.
JCF Inaugural Poker Tournament
Saturday, July 17, 2010
The Crown Room
4607 Johnston Street
The first JCF Poker tourney was a great success. Volunteers and players alike all had a great time. JCF will be hosting 2 poker tournaments in 2011 so be on the lookout for more details. We would like to congratulate our top 3 winners- Brandon Babineaux - 2nd Place, Shane Daly - 3rd Place, Penn Tompkins. - 1st Place
Tournament was conducted by Poker Productions, LLC www.pokerproductionsllc.com
License# G-3748
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
June 23 & 24, 2010
Held at the National EMS Academy
2916 North University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70507
JCF is proud to announce 24 more individuals are trained and prepared to assist individuals in need who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. ASIST is a highly interactive two-day workshop designed to help participants learn by practicing (through large and small group role-play) the knowledge acquired through lecture and discussion presentations, as well as videos, regarding intervening with a person at risk of suicide. ASIST is listed in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s (SPRC) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Best Practices Registry.
Crouchstock '10
May 1, 2010
Parc International, Downtown Lafayette
Entertainment by Cowboy Mouth and The Topcats
We would like to thank Rock 93.7, 94.5 KSMB, & 99.1 KXKC, Cox Communications, The Independent, Face Magazine, and all of our faithful sponosors, contributors and volunteers for helping make Crouchstock '10 such a success!
JCF Sporting Clays Tournament
February 20, 2010
Wilderness Gun Club
JCF would like to thank our sponsors, the players and Wilderness Gun Club for their participation and support for our inaugural Sporting Clays Tournament. The tournament was a great success and we look forward to our event growing even more next year.
ASIST Class – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
October 22-23, 2009
26 individuals from Lafayette and the surrounding area spent 2 full days learning more about the tragic epidemic of suicide and the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills needed to be able to better intervene with a friend, loved one or even a stranger that may be having thoughts of suicide. We thank each of these 26 individuals for their care and concern and appreciate their taking the time to learn these important life skills.
JCF Golf Classic
October 19, 2009
Le Triomphe Country Club - 11:30 A. M.
Our inaugural Golf Classic was a tremendous success. It was a beautiful day for the tournament. We had great community support and would like to thank all the sponsors, players, cooks, and business that donated to this event. With your support we will continue to educate the community and help save lives!
Sugarman Triathlon
October, 4 2009
Sugar Mill Pond - 8:00 A.M.
The inaugural Sugarman will take place in the beautiful setting of Sugar Mill Pond. The public may sign up to participate in the triathlon, but there will activities for the entire family all day long. Great food, drinks, live music and fun activities for everyone, so even if you are not a triathlete you can come out and enjoy a great day benefitting a wonderful cause.
View the Sugarman Registration Information or visit Sugarman Triathlon Info.
Out of the Darkness Walk
October 3, 2009
Parc Sans Souci - Downtown Lafayette - 8:00 A.M.
By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide and assist survivors of suicide loss.
View the Out of the Darkness Walk Flyer or visit www.outofthedarkness.org.
NAMI Walks
October 3, 2009
River Ranch Town Square - 8:00 A.M.
A walk to bring awareness to Mental Health.
For more information visit www.namiacadiana.org.
Suicide 101 Seminar
September, 23 2009
Clifton Chenier Center - 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Trainer: Patty Rives, BRCIC
A day dedicated to raising the awareness of suicide. The severity of this silent epidemic will be discussed as well as warning signs and prevention and intervention techniques.
For more information visit the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center website.
Brush With Hope - September 12, Gallery 549 during Artwalk
21 local artists from the Lafayette area donated original artwork in various mediums to be displayed during the Second Saturday Artwalk and to be available for purchase to the public. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork was donated to JCF in support of our mission to provide suicide prevention and awareness through educational programs. We thank Chris & Don Leblanc with Gallery 549, Cece Neustrom & Kim Neustrom for their creativity in designing such a unique and wonderful event and we thank the artists for their support and generosity in participating in Brush With Hope! Over $2500 were raised to continue our mission.
Suicide Prevention Week - September 2-8. 2009
Community Garage Sale - May 1 & 2, 2009
- Proceeds will benefit JCF and Healing House, Hope for Grieving Children
- Friday May 1, 7:00am – 5:00pm & Saturday May 2, 7:00am – 1:00pm
- Location: 707 Lee Avenue, Downtown Lafayette
- Garage Sale Collection dates are Mondays 9:00 PM – 12:00 PM and Fridays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM beginning March 30 through April 27. No clothing or shoes please. Call for additional information 234-1828.
Crouchstock '09 - May 16th, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Crouch Stock '08—, Saturday, May 17th in Parc International, Downtown Lafayette, tentatively set to begin at 5pm. The Jacob Crouch Foundations Annual Music Festival Fundraiser. For more information, please visit, www.myspace.com/crouchstock