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Faith. Family. Future.

🕊️ Why We Serve

Heritage Wellness Institute is a faith-based nonprofit ministry devoted to community wellness, family restoration, and spiritual renewal.
We meet people where they are — families in crisis, veterans rebuilding life after service, survivors of domestic violence, and neighbors seeking stability.

Volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. When you serve with Heritage, you’re not just helping — you’re healing the community one life at a time.

💠 What We’re Doing Right Now

Community Wrap-Around Services

  • Weekly food and clothing support for local families.

  • Transportation and referral assistance for individuals facing hardship.

  • Partnership coordination with Iris Domestic Violence Center and other local agencies.

The Guardians Post (Veteran Outreach)

  • Veterans’ resource assistance and counseling.

  • Groundskeeping and upkeep at our partnering facilities.

  • Wellness sessions, mentorship, and fellowship events for veterans and their families.

Family Wellness & Support

  • Spiritual counseling, relationship and parenting guidance.

  • Family budgeting and financial literacy classes.

  • Herbal wellness and holistic healing education sessions.

Outreach & Engagement

  • Partnership visits to churches, hospitals, and shelters.

  • Community cleanup and beautification days.

  • Holiday outreach drives and family enrichment events.

🔜 What’s Coming Up

  • Community Resource Day (Winter) – A collaborative event connecting families to local services, wellness workshops, and faith-based support.

  • The Guardians Post Expansion – Developing on-site transitional housing for veterans and emergency shelter for families.

  • Heritage Wellness Garden – Launching a community garden to teach holistic healing, herbal wellness, and sustainability.

  • Volunteer Training & Orientation Program – A short onboarding series introducing volunteers to Heritage’s mission, values, and client care protocols.

  • Youth Leadership & Mentorship Program (Spring) – Empowering teens and young adults through service, skill-building, and faith development.

🎯 Our Goals

Short-Term (Next 6–12 Months)

  • Expand volunteer team to cover all outreach programs.

  • Establish regular weekly service rotations.

  • Develop partnerships with at least five new community organizations.

  • Launch community garden and first family wellness workshop series.

  • Complete The Guardians Post site planning for veteran housing.

Long-Term (1–3 Years)

  • Fully operational transitional housing under The Guardians Post.

  • Heritage Wellness Center campus combining wellness education, counseling, and family support.

  • Mobile outreach unit for rural and underserved communities.

  • Heritage Fellowship Academy – training individuals in herbal wellness, life restoration, and faith leadership.

  • Heritage Preparatory Academy - learn through individualized instruction, community engagement, and real-world application, developing both excellence in academics and strength in character.

  • Sustainable funding model through donations, partnerships, and ministry-based social enterprises.

✋ Where You Can Serve

  • Community Support Team – Distribute food, clothing, and resources.

  • Veteran Care Team – Assist veterans and families with wellness and transition support.

  • Family Wellness Team – Help with counseling sessions, classes, or family mentorship.

  • Administrative Team – Data entry, phone support, and event coordination.

  • Herbal & Holistic Wellness Team – Prepare herbal blends, host demos, and educate the community.

  • Facilities & Operations Team – Support setup, repairs, and groundskeeping.

  • Event & Outreach Team – Help plan and execute Heritage events across Louisiana.

🕊️ Volunteer Process

  1. Submit the Volunteer Interest Form below.

  2. Attend Orientation – short overview of Heritage’s programs and principles.

  3. Assignment – Choose a division or event that matches your skills.

  4. Serve & Grow – Join us in transforming lives through faith and action.

📋 Volunteer Requirements

  • Commitment to Heritage Wellness Institute’s mission of faith-based service and respect for all people.

  • Confidentiality when interacting with clients and families.

  • Background check for certain roles (especially youth and family services).

  • Willingness to complete basic training and orientation.

🤝 Volunteer Benefits

  • Personal growth through service and faith-based community.

  • Hands-on training in community outreach and holistic wellness.

  • Reference letters for active, long-term volunteers.

  • Being part of a growing movement of healing, restoration, and hope.

📍 Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to receive the Volunteer Interest Form via email, and to discuss upcoming opportunities.
📧 heritagewellnessinstitute@gmail.com
📞 (225) 366-7105

🕊️ Heritage Wellness Institute

Faith. Family. Future.
Member, Citygate Network | Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits
📬 P.O. Box 293, Prairieville, LA 70769