About Geaux 4 Kids
The organization was founded in 2013 as a grassroots effort after its founder witnessed firsthand how overwhelming the first 24 to 48 hours of a child entering foster care can be. Moved to help, she began purchasing and distributing essential supplies out of the trunk of her car to support children during this critical transition.
An Idea Was Sparked out of Pure Necessity
Registration as a non-profit
The organization was formalized in 2015. Geaux 4 Kids, Inc. was registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The flagship program called Geaux Bags™ was approved as a registered trademark.
The First 5 Years
Geaux 4 Kids operated for the first five years solely on volunteers and donations, mostly in the form of in-kind materials and supplies.
First Executive Position
Geaux 4 Kids created its first paid Executive Director position to coordinate projects, donations, volunteers, board activities and advocacy work.
Officially Launches Statewide
Geaux Bags expanded to Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Partners, Sponsors, Board
of Directors & Volunteers
A huge “thank you” goes to all who are involved. Geaux 4 Kids, Inc. and its programs would not be possible without the help of many. Your tireless efforts make a huge impact in our community and we are beyond grateful.
Partners 
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All Louisiana Law Enforcement Agencies and Officials |
All Texas Law Enforcement Agencies and Officials |
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All Arkansas Law Enforcement Agencies and Officials |
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office |
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Family Justic Center of Louisiana |
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement |
| Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services | Louisiana First Foundation/Louisiana Fosters |
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Louisiana State Police
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The United Way of Louisiana |
All Louisiana Law Enforcement Agencies and Officials
All Texas Law Enforcement Agencies and Officials
All Arkansas Law Enforcement Agencies and Officials
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office
Family Justice Center of Louisiana
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Louisiana First Foundation/Louisiana Fosters
Louisiana State Police
The United Way of Louisiana
Sponsors
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AEP Swepco Foundation |
Jockey Being Family Foundation |
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Bayou Axe and East Bank Mafia |
Origin Bank |
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation |
Romph · Pou Agency |
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Horseshoe Bossier City |
The Carolyn W. and Charles T Beaird Family Foundation |
AEP Swepco Foundation
Bayou Axe and East Bank Mafia
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
Horseshoe Bossier City
Jockey Being Family Foundation
Origin Bank
Romph · Pou Agency
The Carolyn W. and Charles T Beaird Family Foundation
Board of Directors
Chair Holders
Suzanne Stinson, President
Becky Donaghey
Jennifer Hemmings
Laurie Kerr
Terri Mathews
Shelli Murphy
State Advisory Board Members
Kelly Orgeron, President
Ty Bromell
Markey W. Pierre
Delery Cook
Kay Pierson
Judge Blair Edwards
Tice White
Walt Leger III
Lt. Colonel Cordell Williams, Louisiana State Police
Awards
2018 Community Impact Award
Issued by Families Helping Families
October 2018
2017 Angels in Adoption Award
Issued by Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
Presented by Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana
September 2017
2010, 2011, 2012 Fundraiser of the Year
Issued by The Salvation Army
January 2010, 2011, 2012
Mecca Fundraiser Award
Issued by United Way of NWLA
December 2005