Capri

USPS OPERATION SANTA
2025-11-12 - 2025-12-06
It’s official! Operation Santa is open!

Families can mail letters to Santa now (deadline Dec 6)
Adoptions start Nov. 17th and gifts must ship by Dec 13
Mail your letter: Write Santa’s mailing address in the middle of the envelope. Please use this exact address:

SANTA 123 Elf Road North Pole, 88888
Include your name and return address on the upper left corner of the envelope and affix a First-Class stamp on the upper right corner.

MEET SR. HELEN PREJEAN: Dead Man Walking
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Loyola College of Law, 526 Pine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Sr. Helen and the team behind the new graphic novel edition of her best-seller DEAD MAN WALKING will discuss the book’s creation. A book signing and reception, featuring Becky Gottsegen’s “Exonerated: Portraits of the Wrongfully Convicted” art installation will follow.

CAPRI EXECUTIVE STEERING TEAM MEETING
2025-11-10 17:00 - 17:40 | EBRPL – South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, United States
The CAPRI Leadership will be meeting to ensure consistent progress toward the Coalition’s strategic goals. These meetings are intended to maintain momentum, assess each Workgroup’s progress toward your goals, address challenges, Second Chance Tuesday outcomes, and to support membership engagement and development.
This is a closed, hybrid meeting and as an Executive Steering Team member, we appreciate you taking the time to make as many of these meetings as possible. You have been selected to sit on this team because of the value that you bring. We couldn’t do this work without your collaboration and insight.
Please be prepared to:

Bring your Monthly Outcomes Report.
Give an update on your workgroup,
Discuss current goals, future priorities, and coordination of efforts as we build pipelines.
Your suggestions, feedback, honesty, requests for help & support

You may choose to participate either virtually on zoom or in person at the new Library on Glasgow, off Perkins Rd, just past Lee Drive. You are allowed to bring your own food and drink, if so desired. I hope this allows for flexibility with your schedule, and I look forward to seeing you all!

CAPRI's Second Chance Tuesday
2025-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
Have you been in jail and need a little help? Are you a service provider, landlord, business owner that wants to strengthen your community?
DON’T MISS THIS EVENT! Second Chance Tuesday is the Capital Area’s first monthly, recurring ReEntry Resource & Job Fair. Same time, same place every month. If you’ve been impacted by the justice system, this is your chance to connect with the tools, support, and services you need to move forward. More than just an event, Second Chance Tuesday is a powerful bridge to successful reintegration, reducing recidivism, and opening doors to opportunity. Every month we feature exciting new members, employers, and opportunities! The only thing we are missing is YOU!
Second Chance Tuesday is a monthly resource fair at the same time, same place every month. For two hours, CAPRI Coalition Members volunteer their valuable time to help formerly incarcerated men and women facing challenges after returning home to the Capital Area, get the tools, jobs, services they need to be successful.

Email & Digital Access Set-Up
Low Cost Cell Phones
Get your HISET or GED
Education Pathways Support
Apprenticeships & other Workforce Programs
Employers & Real Jobs
Office of Motor Vehicles Issues
Community Closet: Free Clothes
Job Readiness & Resume Support
Library Cards
Expungement Screenings
Legal Aid Support
Housing Opportunities
TWIC Card Application Assistance
Family Advocacy
Peer Support & Fellowship: Just-Us League
Behavioral Health & Rehab Services
Opioid Recovery Treatment
So much more!!

We know these services and opportunities give a person Hope. Hope can change a life, a family, and makes a tremendous impact on public safety, reducing recidivism, taxpayer dollars, and strengthening communities. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE IS CAPABLE OF GREATNESS. Come and be a part of the future, your future. Good for the economy, community, and business.
Please register here:
PARTICIPANTS: https://forms.gle/7saCuTgqGHxP8CNa6
EMPLOYERS/VENDORS: https://forms.gle/N6Yp7cz6PKUL95ke6

A Table for All: List of Restaurants for SNAP Recipients
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-16
The Mayor’s Office is launching A Table for All: Baton Rouge, an initiative to support residents affected by the government shutdown and paused SNAP benefits. This effort partners with local restaurants to ensure families in need have access to a free meal during the week of Monday, November 10 – Sunday, November 16.
Requirements for Residents
To receive a meal, individuals must present:

A valid, unexpired EBT (SNAP) card with their name.
A matching photo ID (to confirm identity).

Participating Restaurants and Meal Times
Monday, November 10

St. Vincent de Paul: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Southern Classic Chicken: 2-5 p.m.
Pastime Restaurant: 4–6 p.m. (Federal workers only)
Dearman’s Diner: 3–5 p.m.

Tuesday, November 11

St. Vincent de Paul: 11 a.m.–1 p.m
Donuts Coffee & Burgers: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Odom’s Kitchen: 4–6 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12

St. Vincent de Paul: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Beignet Baton Rouge (Perkins): 11 am-1 p.m.
Salad Station (Corporate Blvd and Perkins): 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tre’s Street Kitchen (BRCC): 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Bullfish Bistro: 3-6 p.m.

Thursday, November 13

St. Vincent de Paul: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Smokey Watson BBQ: 4–6 p.m.
Chicken Shack (Pawtucket Location): 4–6 p.m.
Golden Corral: 4–6 p.m.
Southern Style Bistreaux (4210 Scenic Hwy.): 2-6 p.m.
Ooh Law-La Pizza (701 Spanish Town Road): 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Friday, November 14

St. Vincent de Paul: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Office of the Mayor-President: Satellite Office (Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness and McKinley Alumni Center) – Raising Canes Certificate: 3–5 p.m.

Saturday, November 15

St. Vincent de Paul: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Chicken Shack (Acadian Location): 12–2 p.m.

Sunday, November 16

St. Vincent de Paul: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
KOK: Open to Close

Angola Prison Rodeo & Arts
2025-11-09, 2025-11-02, 2025-10-26 | Angola Prison, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, Louisiana, 70712
Join Us Every Sunday in October! Tickets are on sale NOW!

The Official Website of the Wildest Show in the South!

Tickets for October 2025 are on sale now!! Tickets may be purchased online by clicking the ‘Purchase Tickets Online’ button below, or by calling our office at (225) 655-2030 or (225) 655-2607 (Mon thru Fri 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.) ***All tickets are $20.00 per person, and children 2 years and under are free as long they sit on your lap. No refunds or exchanges!***

ANGOLA PRISON RODEO Phone: (225) 655-2030 & (225) 655-2607 | Address: 17544 Tunica Trace Angola, LA 70712 | Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Interested in Angola Rodeo Merchandise? Shop our Online Gift shop on the Angola Museum Website.

Re-Tool Your Career
2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:00
Are you bored in your job or career? Are you itching to try something new but don’t know how or what?
Attend this session to learn tools for a successful career pivot. Certified Career Coach Anne Nowak will guide attendees through techniques to identify goals and interests and determine a path forward.

Pet Food Giveaway!!
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00
BR Food Bank and CAAWSBR have partnered to feed your babies until food runs out!
Must be a SNAP recipient or government employee with Identification.

CAPRI LEGAL TEAM MEETING
2025-11-07 12:00 - 12:30
CAPRI’s incredible Legal Team meets monthly on the first Friday at noon, bringing together dedicated Baton Rouge leading attorneys and community advocates committed to supporting justice-involved individuals. This passionate group has developed a comprehensive legal services pipeline tailored to the needs of formerly incarcerated men and women, ensuring consistent access to expungement screenings, legal consultations, and strategic support.
At the heart of this work is an exceptional trio of leaders who guide the team with vision, compassion, and deep expertise. Under the leadership of Lindsey Blouin, Director of YWCA Legal Services, as well as Attorney’s Josh Newville and Tranice Potier, this legal super team provides critical services that help remove barriers to ReEntry and empower individuals to move forward with dignity and opportunity. We are lucky to have them!
For more information, contact through The Hub.

Congressman Cleo Fields: Government Shutdown Town Hall
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | BRCC Magnolia Performing Arts Theater, 201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, United States
Congressman Cleo Fields is back in town! He’s hosting a Government Shutdown Town Hall.
For questions or more information, call 225.952.1965

COMMUNITY MEETING in support of the OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENDER
2025-11-06 17:45 - 19:00 | Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 1414 Sora St., Baton Rouge, LA, 70807, United States
FOOD & CHILDCARE PROVIDED! Step Up Louisiana, Unjustified, SAF, DB, CAPRI, Attorney Ryan Thompson, V.O.T.E., Let’s Talk About It
Public Defenders are Public Power-Defense for the Voiceless, Because our Communities Deserve a Fighting Chance. Guest Speakers.

Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting
2025-11-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, 222 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70801
Open, public meetings. Get involved. See website for agenda.

Baton Rouge Community FOOD DRIVE
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-30
Come together to fill the gap left by cuts to SNAP!
The recent lapse in funding for SNAP benefits has created a food gap for people and families across our community. Your donations help to ensure no one goes hungry this holiday season. Donations will be brought to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Spread the word!
DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

Light House Coffee: 257 Lee Drive
Good Choices Co. : 3115 Government Street
Rouge House: 1750 Brightside Drive
Varsity Sports: 2055 Perkins Road

To schedule pickup for larger donations, email jessicnickens@gmail.com.

CAPRI'S 2ND CHANCE EMPLOYMENT TEAM MEETING
2025-11-04 09:00 - 09:40 | https://zoom.us/j/95222904279
The CAPRI Second Chance Employment Team meets on the first Tuesday of every month, bringing together the largest and most industrious of all CAPRI’s workgroups. Tasked with one of the toughest and most rewarding missions, this team is dedicated to connecting formerly incarcerated men and women with meaningful employment opportunities.
The team is brilliantly led by Jessica Byrd of the Louisiana Department of Corrections Return for Good division, alongside co-chairs from LA Works. Together, they steer a powerhouse coalition of employers, staffing agencies, labor unions, analysts, advocates, and service providers committed to the powerful benefits of tapping into a talented pool of formerly incarcerated Louisianans.
Train to Sustain? If you’re an employer with ongoing workforce needs, this is the team to join. Learn about recruitment strategies, current employment trends in Baton Rouge, and the tax and financial incentives available to employers. Most importantly, discover whether your business is ready to hire one of our returning citizens — individuals who, we know from the data and experience, have proven to be among the most dedicated, loyal, and grateful employees a company can have.
For more information, contact Jessica Byrd through The CAPRI HUB.
Join here: https://zoom.us/j/95222904279

Executive Steering Team Meeting
2025-11-03 17:00 - 17:45 | EBRPL – South Branch Library, 2210 Glasgow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808, United States
We will be meeting ‘hybrid’ style on every Monday the week prior to Second Chance Tuesday:
October 6th
November 3rd
December 1st
You may come in person to the South Branch Library or online at:
Stacci J. Tobin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75448151245?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 754 4815 1245
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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NWLA REENTRY COALITION JOB & RESOURCE FAIR
2025-10-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Caddo Correctional Facility
Join us at Caddo Correctional Center’s ReEntry Facility to provide currently incarcerated being released in the next 90 days with the resources and employment they need to succeed! Looking for Vendors.
Ask for Kayla.

The Way to Work Career Fair
2025-10-28 11:00 - 13:00
HOPE Ministries invites job seekers to participate in our upcoming The Way to Work Career Fair on Tuesday, October 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Details:
Registration: Encouraged, but not required
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Main Library, Goodwood Blvd.
This event connects local employers with motivated job seekers eager to learn about available opportunities in our community. Over 150 job seekers attended our July fair!

Baton Rouge Career Fair
2025-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Marriott
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baton-rouge-career-fair-tickets-957773625697?aff=ehometext

CAPRI's TRANSPORTATION TEAM MEETING
2025-10-27 11:00 - 11:30
The CAPRI Transportation Workgroup meets once per month to tackle one of the most critical — and most challenging — reentry needs: reliable transportation. These community leaders are steering the conversation and laying the groundwork for a comprehensive transportation pipeline that ensures returning citizens can get to where they need to go — to work, to services, to stability.
Currently recruiting new members, the workgroup is calling on the Capital Region’s best and brightest from the Office of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, public transit, bicycle vendors, auto dealers — and yes, even anyone who can skateboard resources to the table! If you’re involved in helping people move, this team needs your voice, your expertise, and your ideas.
Help build a transportation network that works — because access to mobility is access to opportunity.
To get involved or for more information, contact Stacci Tobin: stobin@ebrcjcc.org

V.O.T.E. Monthly Meeting: EBR Chapter
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | 251 Florida St, Ste 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, 251 Florida St. Suite 400, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801, United States
Everyone is welcome! Voices of the Experienced, come say hello! The Baton Rouge Chapter of VOTE meets on the 4th Thursday of every month from 6-8pm. A light meal will be served.

Washington Parish Career & Resource Fair
2025-10-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington Economic Development Foundation, 526 Georgia Avenue, Bogalusa, LA, 70427, United States
Are you ready for new career possibilities?
Join us at the Career and Resource Fair and connect with leading employers actively hiring. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, there’s something for everyone!

2025 Louisiana Peer Support Specialist Summit
2025-10-23 09:00 - 16:30 | EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, United States
Register on Eventbrite: Free!

Acadiana Opportunity Job Fair
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Heymann Convention Center, 1373 S College Rd, Lafayette, LA, United States
Benefits Planning Sessions 9:30a and 10:30 am
Learn how obtaining employment may impact your SSI or SSDI benefits
Learn how to use the Developmental Disability Waiver Programs to support employment

Salary Negotiation: Get Paid What You're Worth
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00
Do you feel you deserve a raise or a promotion but don’t know how to ask? Are you applying for a new job and don’t know how to negotiate your salary?
Come and attend this workshop on Salary Negotiation. You will learn the rules governing salary negotiations and techniques to conquer them and ask for more money and other benefits.
This session is presented by Certified Career Coach and Head of the EBRPL Career Center, Anne Nowak.

Ascension Parish 2nd Chance Hiring Event
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Ascension Parish Library, 708 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales, LA
If you have been in jail or prison and need a little help, don’t miss this event!
Contact the Ascension Parish ReEntry Coalition.
Heather Pennington or Wenquetta Pleasant

2025 National ReEntry Workforce Conference
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-24 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The 2025 National Reentry Workforce Collaborative Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA October 21-24, 2025. Registration is now open.
NRWC looks forward to again bringing together some of the leading voices from the reentry workforce field; business leaders, government representatives, advocates, and other stakeholders. Join us in Pittsburgh as we seek to advance equity, elevate best practices and promote fair chance hiring.
Email any questions to Kimberly Crowe at kimberly@thenrwc.org.
