• Coalition Meetings

  • 1st Wednesday of every month

• Gardere Youth Coalition

• Holiday and summer programs for children and youth

• After School Program

  • Monday - Thursday; 3 PM - 6 PM

• 8 Week Summer Program

  • Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 3 PM

• Holiday Programs (East Baton Rouge Schedule)

• Youth Enrichment

  • Fourth Thursday 6:30 -8:30 PM

• Community Garden

  • First Monday

• Books + School Supplies

• Financial Literacy

• Community Clean Ups

• ​Connections with elementary schools: Highland, Magnolia and Wildwood

• Project SOAR

  • First Thursday of every month 6:00- 8:00

• Free computer access and faxing for job applications & social service needs

• Connections to "Healthy Start" for Moms and babies

• Nutrition Education

The Gardere Initiative is become part of the global movement to encourage reading among all age groups. We have a Little Free Library in front of our office with books sorted into five age groups: early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school and adults. 

The idea of Little Free Libraries is “Take a Book; Share a Book”. This ongoing project is available to Gardere residents continuously. All residents are encouraged to Take a Book; Share a Book.