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Nehemiah Projects of Acadiana reports program growth, community center to go to bid
Summary
Pastor Walter August III told the Abbeville City Council Nehemiah Projects has reached thousands through literacy, summer camps and Pathways Forward programs; he said the organization will put its community center project out for bid this month and launch an opioid-abatement initiative funded by Vermilion Parish.
Pastor Walter August III told the Abbeville City Council on April 7 that Nehemiah Projects of Acadiana has expanded services and will put a much-anticipated community center project out for bid this month.
Pastor August said Nehemiah's programs have impacted nearly 3,000 people, including more than 120 children in a preschool literacy program and some 235 students who have participated in the Pathways Forward leadership initiative. He said Nehemiah's Biz Marquee small-business incubator currently supports four local businesses, with a fourth contract expected to be executed shortly.
"Nearly 3,000 or more people of all ages have been impacted through our programs and partnerships," Pastor August said, summarizing the group's outreach.
He announced the James A. Herod House museum is complete and will offer free tours for schools, and said the organization's community center project has advanced through schematic design and environmental review and will go out for bid this month.
Pastor August also described "Healthy VP," an 11-month opioid-abatement strategy funded by the Vermilion Parish Police Jury that will use Pathways Forward for youth education, expand treatment access by funding stipends for nurse practitioners in the parish and partner with Hope House on recovery services.
Nehemiah requested continued local support for programming and invited council members and residents to upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. The council expressed appreciation and noted the organization's role in downtown revitalization and youth services.
What happens next: Nehemiah will put the community center construction work out for competitive bid; council and staff will monitor bid results and continue discussions about potential municipal support and permit coordination.
