About Geaux 4 Kids
Founder K.C. Kilpatrick began the organization as an independent, grassroots effort after becoming a foster parent in 2013, and discovering how stressful the initial 24 to 48 hours of receiving children into foster care were and how impossible it was to adequately prepare. She began purchasing supplies at her own expense and distributing supplies to the smallest victims of crime out of the trunk of her car.
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
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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Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement |
Jockey Being Family Foundation |
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All Louisiana Law Enforcement |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana |
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Louisiana Fosters |
Louisiana State Police |
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Louisiana First Foundation |
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office |
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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services |
United Way of |
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
Jockey Being Family Foundation
All Louisiana Law Enforcement
Agencies and Officials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Louisiana Fosters
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana First Foundation
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
United Way of Northwest Louisiana
Sponsors
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Aetna |
Romph Pou Agency |
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Beaird Family Foundation |
Southwestern Electric Power Company |
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Origin Bank |
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East Ridge Country Club |
Aetna
Romph Pou Agency
Beaird Family Foundation
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Origin Bank
East Ridge Country Club
Board of Directors
Founder & Executive Director
K.C. Kilpatrick
Chair Holders
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Becky Donaghey |
Susanne Stinson |
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TaShayla Grigsby |
Brandy Stroud |
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Jennifer Hemmings |
Clay Walker |
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Laurie Kerr |
Delano Wilson |
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Logan Schroeder |
Chair Holders
Becky Donaghey
Susanne Stinson
TaShayla Grigsby
Brandy Stroud
Jennifer Hemmings
Clay Walker
Laurie Kerr
Delano Wilson
Logan Schroeder
President
Toni Thompson
State Advisory Board Members
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Ty Bromell |
Markey W. Pierre |
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Delery Cook |
Kay Pierson |
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Judge Blair Edwards |
Tice White |
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Walt Leger III |
Major Cordell Williams, |
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Kelly Orgeron |
State Advisory Board Members
Ty Bromell
Markey W. Pierre
Delery Cook
Kay Pierson
Judge Blair Edwards
Tice White
Walt Leger III
Major Cordell Williams,
Louisiana State Police
Kelly Orgeron
Awards
2021 Remarkable Woman of the ArkLaTex
Issued by KTAL and NEWSTAR
March 2021
2019 Athena Award
Issued by The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
November 2019
2018 Community Impact Award
Issued by Families Helping Families
October 2018
2016 HERA Award
Issued by Office of Mayor Ollie Tyler, Shreveport Mayor’s Women’s Commission
March 2016
40 Under 40 Award Nominee
Issued by Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
December 2008
2019 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award
Issued by The Shreveport Times
October 2019
2019 Angel Award®
Issued by Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation
August 2019
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
