Upcoming Events
Fill the Boutique Challenge
As we enter this season of gratitude and giving, the Women’s Resource Center of Natchitoches invites you to join us in our “Fill the Boutique Challenge” — a month-long community effort to bless local families and restock our Baby Boutique with essential items for mothers and babies in need.
Throughout November 2025, churches, civic groups, businesses, and campus organizations will collect baby items to help us serve the hundreds of women who turn to the WRC each year for compassionate care, parenting education, and material support.
Our goal is simple: Fill the shelves — and fill hearts — before the holiday season.
Here’s how it works:
1. Sign up your group or business to participate by calling 318-357-8888 or emailing us at office@wrcnatchitoches.org.
2. Collect items during the month of November — diapers, wipes, formula, baby wash, onesies, blankets, maternity items and more.
3. Drop off donations to the WRC by Monday, December 2nd or request a pickup.
4. Compete for a friendly award! The group that collects the most items will be recognized as our “Community Champion” and featured on our Facebook page and at our Christmas Open House in December. One lucky NSU team will be recognized with our “Campus Kindness Award”.
Each donation directly serves families in the communities we serve, ensuring that no mother faces pregnancy or early parenting alone. With your help, our Baby Boutique can stay fully stocked with the supplies that meet both practical and emotional needs.
We would be honored for you to partner with us in this mission of compassion. Together, we can fill our boutique with love and encouragement for the families we serve.
Christmas Open House
🎄 Women’s Resource Center Christmas Open House 🎄
Join us for a joyful evening at the Women’s Resource Center! Our Christmas Open House will take place on Monday, December 2nd, from 5:30–7:00 PM. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with your family and learn more about the mission of WRC.
✨ Highlights include:
📸 Take pictures with Santa — bring the kids and capture a special holiday memory.
☕ Enjoy cookies and cocoa while you mingle in a warm and festive atmosphere.
🎁 Tour our Center and Boutique to see how we serve women and families all year long.
❤️ Learn more about our services and how you can get involved in making a difference in our community.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you!
Mistletoe Market
Mistletoe Market is held downtown Natchitoches on 2nd Street at City Bank & Trust parking lot. Mistletoe Market is sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center of Natchitoches, La. All proceeds go to the WRC to help all expecting mothers.
We will be accepting applications starting July 1, 2025
wrcnatchitoches.org
Slice to Meet Ya!
Are you an NSU student? If so, come grab a free pizza slice from Louie’s Pizza and learn how the Women’s Resource Center is making a difference in our community! Join us at First Night Fest on Iberville Green. Come enjoy a slice and see how you can get involved.
2025 Run Baby Run
The 1 mile fun run/walk begins at 8:00 AM and the 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 AM. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Natchitoches during its Annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival. Come for the run, stay for the fun! https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Natchitoches/WomensResourceCenterRunBabyRun5K
12th Annual Run, Baby, Run 5K & Fun Run
Our Run, Baby, Run is BACK and BETTER than ever! We are excited to be hosting this year’s run in connection with the Farmer’s Market downtown. All proceeds from this event will go towards operation costs at the Women’s Resource Center of Natchitoches. We will continue to update our Facebook Event as more information and run sign-ups are available!
March for Life
The WRC will be a part of the March for Life again this year! Come out to join us for this amazing event celebrating life!
Celebration of Life Gala 2023
Our keynote speaker this year is Jason Jones! The doors to the Natchitoches Events Center will open at 6:00 pm, and the event will begin at 6:30 pm. For more detailed information on Jason Jones, please visit the tab “Celebration of Life Gala 2023”. Here you will find information about this year’s sponsors as well!
Rose Long Dedication Ceremony
The WRC is proud to be hosting the Rose Long Educational Center Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting. We are excited to showcase the newly renovated Rose Long Educational Center and Little Rose Baby Boutique! Mrs. Long was a dedicated board member, donor, and supporter of the WRC, and we are so excited to be honoring her in this way. After the ribbon cutting, our staff and volunteers will be giving guided tours of the center and explaining how our services truly impact the community. We can’t wait to see you all there!
City of Lights Crawfish Cook-Off
Please join us on May 6, 2023, for the 1st Annual City of Lights Crawfish Cook-Off held by the Natchitoches Parish Fair Board! The WRC has been named as one of the non-profits receiving proceeds from this years cook-off. We will be volunteering to work tables, tents, and ticket boots to assist the Fair Board in putting on this event. If you are interested in volunteering, sponsoring, or attending this event, please contact Morgan by email at wrcnatladirector@gmail.com for more information!
Community Giveaway
It’s that time again! The Women’s Resource Center of Natchitoches is hosting our community giveaway on April 28, 2023! We will be giving away children’s clothing, sizes ranging from newborn to 2T, bouncers, walkers, and much more! The giveaway will be held in the parking lot of the WRC at 107 North Street. Please do not park in the Waskom Brown parking lot when attending.
If you would like to donate items for the giveaway, please bring them after 12 pm on April 27th. Limit one large item per family and limited stock in clothing!
Mistletoe Market at Natchitoches Christmas Festival 2022
Plans are underway for our Mistletoe Market at the 96th Annual Christmas “Festival of Lights” here in Natchitoches on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022.
The Women’s Resource Center hosts a craft area at this event each year as a fundraiser to assist our ministry in helping young women in difficult life situations, including unplanned pregnancies. This is a very important event for us.
We provide booth spaces in the downtown area on the parade route for the sale of arts & crafts, prepacked food, and other items to the public crowd attending the festival.
If you would like to apply to be a craft vendor at this year’s event, please read the rules & regulations, then fill out the vendor information at https://www.wrcnatchitoches.org/christmas-fest
Spring Give-Away 2022
We have been blessed with so many donations from our caring community over the last year.
This allows us to host a spring give-away! Baby clothes (boys and girls from newborn to 6T), baby toys and equipment will all be available free of charge to those who need it.
No hold off (first come, first served), 1 large equipment per family.
Car Seat Safety Class
Come learn rules and safety here on the road in Louisiana in order to protect your little one. Taught by Deputy Dorsey of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department, you will also learn how to safely install your car seat in your vehicle.
One free car seat will be provided to you!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Mistletoe Market 2021
Mistletoe Market is a part of the 95th Annual Christmas “Festival of Lights” here in Natchitoches on Saturday, December 4th, 2021.
The Women’s Resource Center hosts a craft area at this event each year as a fundraiser to assist our ministry in helping young women in difficult life situations, including unplanned pregnancies. This is a very important event for us.
We provide booth spaces in the downtown area on the parade route for the sale of arts & crafts, prepacked food, and other items to the public crowd attending the festival.
If you would like to apply to be a craft vendor at this year’s event, click HERE to read the rules & regulations, then fill out the vendor information.
Breastfeeding Education Class
Unsure if you plan on breastfeeding or strictly using formula? Come take our breastfeeding class, where a specialist will walk you through all the concerns and questions that you may have when it comes to talking or thinking about breastfeeding. This extremely specialized class will help you understand the different ways of breastfeeding, the benefits, formula, and so much more.
You can definitely bring a partner or a friend for support!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Childbirth Education Class
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Healthy Beginning Parenting Class
This is a series of 4 classes.
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Car Seat Safety Class
Come learn rules and safety here on the road in Louisiana in order to protect your little one. Taught by Deputy Dorsey of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department, you will also learn how to safely install your car seat in your vehicle.
One free car seat will be provided to you!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Breastfeeding Education Class
Unsure if you plan on breastfeeding or strictly using formula? Come take our breastfeeding class, where a specialist will walk you through all the concerns and questions that you may have when it comes to talking or thinking about breastfeeding. This extremely specialized class will help you understand the different ways of breastfeeding, the benefits, formula, and so much more.
You can definitely bring a partner or a friend for support!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Childbirth Education Class
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Healthy Beginning Parenting Class
This is a series of 4 classes.
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Car Seat Safety Class
Come learn rules and safety here on the road in Louisiana in order to protect your little one. Taught by Deputy Dorsey of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department, you will also learn how to safely install your car seat in your vehicle.
One free car seat will be provided to you!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Healthy Beginning Parenting Class
This is a series of 4 classes.
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Car Seat Safety Class
Come learn rules and safety here on the road in Louisiana in order to protect your little one. Taught by Deputy Dorsey of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department, you will also learn how to safely install your car seat in your vehicle.
One free car seat will be provided to you!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Breastfeeding Education Class
Unsure if you plan on breastfeeding or strictly using formula? Come take our breastfeeding class, where a specialist will walk you through all the concerns and questions that you may have when it comes to talking or thinking about breastfeeding. This extremely specialized class will help you understand the different ways of breastfeeding, the benefits, formula, and so much more.
You can definitely bring a partner or a friend for support!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Car Seat Safety Class
Come learn rules and safety here on the road in Louisiana in order to protect your little one. Taught by Deputy Dorsey of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department, you will also learn how to safely install your car seat in your vehicle.
One free car seat will be provided to you!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Child Safety Class
Come learn how to prevent child injuries and how to do child CPR.
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Breastfeeding Education Class
Unsure if you plan on breastfeeding or strictly using formula? Come take our breastfeeding class, where a specialist will walk you through all the concerns and questions that you may have when it comes to talking or thinking about breastfeeding. This extremely specialized class will help you understand the different ways of breastfeeding, the benefits, formula, and so much more.
You can definitely bring a partner or a friend for support!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.
Car Seat Safety Class
Come learn rules and safety here on the road in Louisiana in order to protect your little one. Taught by Deputy Dorsey of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Department, you will also learn how to safely install your car seat in your vehicle.
One free car seat will be provided to you!
Call 318-357-8888 to register.
*Must have finished main visits before taking classes.