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Nonprofit Spotlight: Thibodaux s Circle of H.O.P.E.
Thibodaux faith-based charity Circle of H.O.P.E. has a simple but far-reaching mission: To provide resources for children and adults that promote the development of the skills necessary to become productive citizens.
Located at 722 St. Charles St., the group s programs include educational assistance and outreach services, annual community luncheons, Christmas quilts for the elderly, a Thanksgiving feeding for the community, a breast cancer awareness and assistance program and domestic violence outreach services.
The Courier and Daily Comet asked the group s Executive Director Constance Johnson to tell us about its activities. Edited answers to our questions follow.