The goal of Women for a Better Louisiana is to improve
the quality of life in Louisiana by actively working to attain honest and
efficient government, a clean environment, litter control and beautification,
and other timely concerns.
Women for a Better Louisiana, a non-profit, non-partisan
organization, was chartered in July, 1986. We are an action oriented group which
keeps members informed of, and involved in, timely issues affecting the quality
of life in Louisiana. Our members serve on State Task Forces and Parish Advisory
Committees. We network with like-minded groups on particular issues. WBL invites anyone who wants to share in our
efforts for the betterment of our state to join. We welcome those who can
only support our aim with annual dues. The more members we have, the more
positive and far reaching our influence.
Survey
We are conducting a survey of the members
on ways to improve the WBL. If you have not filled one out, please click
here to download the survey. Your cooperation
is appreciated.
WOMEN FOR A BETTER LOUISIANA:
A CASE STUDY IN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
This essay highlights some
of these dedicated women and demonstrates how citizen participation can reap big
results for the benefit of all. Click
here to read
the article by Denese M. Neu, Ph.D.
OPEN LETTER TO
FRIENDS AND MEMBERS OF
WOMEN FOR A BETTER LOUISIANA
As
with so many groups post KATRINA,
WBL
is experiencing
the loss of members who never moved back,
plus the prospective loss of several of our
officers and Board Members.
In other
cases, our members are just so stressed
out with moving/rebuilding, etc. that they cannot presently contribute much to
WBL other than paying dues and attending meetings
(which
we deeply appreciate!).
We are happy to report we do have some new
members... .the problem, as always is, do
they have time to become officers, heads of
committees, etc.
This Metro area needs our help more than ever... .we have had appeals for
court watching on child sexual abuse cases, assisting NOPD with replacing some
lost equipment (such as hand held tape recorders to take evidence at the
scene), Continue assisting N. 0. CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER BY providing small
microwave meals, snacks and drinks for the children.
We also send donations to GIRLS FIRST and N.O. ADOLESCENT HOSPITAL. The
SCIENCE FAIR we hope to hold again in the spring.
Many volunteers (men welcome also) are needed to staff the Fair for several
days.
We may have to re-do our by-laws to reduce the number needed to be on the
Board; we also must have offices filled to quality
for non-profit 501(C)(3) status. This is very important for our donors’ tax
records.
Ladies, we have all been scattered since KATRINA & RITA visited. We need
your new address and land phone/cell phone numbers. Please see the
News page for post-hurricane information.
Annual Dues are due on January 1 of each year. Click
here for an application. Make checks
payable to Women for A Better Louisiana and mail to:
P.O. Box 8361
Metairie, LA 70011-8361
Programs We Support
