EBONY'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEARNING ACADEMY

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

195 families reached through our 2024 holiday toy drive. About 57 families helped in 2025. See the full picture of EELA’s community work on our Impact page.

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EBONY'S LEARNING ACADEMY EVENTS

Mommy and Me

"Join us for a day filled with love and special moments with your princess."

Kids CEO Boot Camp

"Join us this summer and discover the art of starting your own business."

Mentoring Business Owners

"Providing mentorship to business owners and supporting them throughout their journey."

Product Making Session's

"Schedule a session and discover the art of crafting items like candles, soaps, and other delightful creations."

OUR HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES

Spread the Love Food Drive 2026

Help local families put food on the table this holiday season. Ebony’s Entrepreneurship Learning Academy invites individuals, businesses, and community groups to donate groceries and holiday meal staples for families in the Lafayette area.

DONATION DROP-OFF

October 10–November 23, 2026

Regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, November 23 is the final drop-off day. Call Ebony at 337-730-1194 to confirm Monday’s hours.

Ebony’s Beauty Hair and Skin Care

1937 Moss St., Lafayette, LA

ITEMS NEEDED

• Canned foods, including canned fruits and vegetables

• Boxed cereal

• Chicken, turkeys, or hams

Thank you for helping us share the love with our Lafayette neighbors.

Holiday Food Drive 2021

EBONYS ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEARNING ACADEMY's 2021 Holiday Food Drive served 89 families, thanks to community and sponsor support!

Holiday Food Drive 2022

EBONYS ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEARNING ACADEMY's 2022 Holiday Food Drive served 133 families, thanks to community and sponsor support!

Holiday Food Drive 2023

EBONYS ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEARNING ACADEMY's 2023 Holiday Food Drive served 210 families, thanks to community and sponsor support!

2024–2025 Impact

In 2024, EELA’s holiday toy drive reached 195 families. Our food drive served 56 families, and our clothing and resources effort helped 99 families. These are separate program counts; some families may have received help through more than one effort.

In 2025, EELA helped about 57 families. This is an approximate count. Thank you to our community and sponsors for making this work possible.