BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Stitches Influencing Purpose Initiative - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sipinitiative.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Stitches Influencing Purpose Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20250316T043133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T021356Z UID:1754-1773964800-1774223999@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:Louisiana Red Beans & Rice Heritage & Music Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:The festival brings together communities to celebrate the iconic dish that has become a symbol of our state. Our mission is to promote cultural awareness\, preserve culinary traditions\, and support local musicians.  The history and flavors of Louisiana’s red beans & rice dish deserve recognition and celebration. \n  URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/louisiana-red-beans-rice-heritage-music-festival-2024/ LOCATION:Downtown Baton Rouge\, 222 North Blvd\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Awareness,Community Outreach,Networking Event,Resource Distribution ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/rsw_1069cg_truem.webp ORGANIZER;CN="SIP Initiative":MAILTO:SIPINITIATIVE@GMAIL.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20230110T222721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T190038Z UID:1517-1763809200-1763820000@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP: Feeding the Deserving DESCRIPTION:Annual community outreach event dedicated to providing nourishing meals\, emotional support\, and vital resources to individuals and families throughout the Greater Baton Rouge area. This event goes beyond a traditional meal—it is an opportunity to foster connection\, dignity\, and empowerment for all who join us. \n \nEvery year\, with the help of generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers\, SIP brings together neighbors\, families\, and friends to share not only food\, but also information\, love\, and hope. Our individualized approach ensures that each guest receives more than a meal—they find community\, encouragement\, and access to ongoing resources that can lead to lasting independence. \n \nAt SIP Initiative\, we believe that everyone deserves to feel seen\, supported\, and uplifted. “Feeding the Deserving” is just one way we live out our mission to connect people with resources\, education\, and emotional support as they transition to empowerment. \n \nWe encourage you to get involved as a participant\, volunteer\, or sponsor. Together\, we’re serving more than food—we’re building a stronger\, more resilient Baton Rouge. URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-unsheltered-outreach-feeding-the-deserving/ LOCATION:Prescott Academy\, 4055 Prescott Rd\, Baton Rouge\, 70805\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Food Distribution,Resource Distribution,Unsheltered Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Blue-and-Yellow-Modern-Fundraising-Event-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20251002T185507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T185507Z UID:2040-1759305600-1766595600@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP: The S.T.E.A.L.T.H. Project DESCRIPTION:The S.T.E.A.L.T.H. Holiday Project\n(Service Team of Elves and Angels Laboring Together to Help) \nThe Stitches Group is honored to present our annual holiday initiative\, The S.T.E.A.L.T.H. Holiday Project. \nUnlike traditional holiday drives\, this project is dedicated to reaching families who quietly endure hardship—those who are struggling but rarely speak of their needs\, and who often would never ask for help. With your support\, we aim to make their holiday season brighter by granting wishes and showing them they are not forgotten. \n\n\n\n\nHow You Can Get Involved\nThere are several ways to serve: \n\n🌟 Angels\nOur Angels adopt family members and provide gifts. They are the miracle-makers who bring this project to life. \n\n🎁 Elves\nOur Elves are the backbone of the operation—picking up and wrapping gifts\, helping with social media\, and assisting with deliveries. \n\n🎅 Santa’s\nOur Santa’s are our special stars! Dressed in festive hats\, they deliver wrapped presents door-to-door to children across Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. \n👉 You can choose one role or participate in many! However you serve\, the experience will be as fulfilling for you as it is for the families we help. \n\n\n\n\nApplying & Nominating Families\n\n Families do not need to apply for themselves; nominations are welcome.\n We will speak with the parent/guardian before accepting a family for assistance.\n All families must reside in Louisiana.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nApply Now         Nominate a Family\n\n\n\n\nWhat Do Families Need & Want?\nFamilies are selected based on need and circumstances. \n\n\n We do not accept or distribute violent or offensive toys\, books\, or gifts.\n All gifts must be dropped off by December 15th at one of our official locations.\n\nDrop-Off Location:The Stitches Group HQ11616 Southfork Avenue\, Suite 400Baton Rouge\, LA 70816 \n\n\n\n\nWrapping & Delivery\nOur Elves and Santas will come together for a festive Wrapping Party and launch point for Santa deliveries (date TBA). From there\, we’ll spread joy across the Capitol City and surrounding communities. \nApply Now         Nominate a Family \n\n\n\n\nContact Us\nFor details\, sign-up\, or media inquiries: \n📞 225.955.4971📧 info@thestitchesgroup.com \n\n\n\n\nThank You!\nJoin us in making a lasting impact this holiday season. Share the vision\, invite others to participate\, and let’s show families across Louisiana how much we care. All ages are welcome to serve! URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-the-s-t-e-a-l-t-h-project/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20250404T031757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T031757Z UID:2018-1744542000-1744552800@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:Community Easter Egg Hunt DESCRIPTION:🐣🐰 2nd Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt 🐰🐣 \nHop on over to the Paula G. Manship YMCA for a fun-filled day of egg-citing adventure! 🎉 \nBring your family and friends and join us for a memorable day of hunting for colorful eggs hidden throughout the grounds. There will be laughter\, joy\, and of course\, lots of chocolate eggs waiting to be found! 🍫🥚 \n✨ Don’t miss out on this egg-tacular opportunity to celebrate Easter with your community! \nMark your calendars and hop on over! 🐇💐 \n#EasterEggHunt #CommunityFun #FamilyEvent #PaulaGManshipYMCA #EasterCelebration #EggHuntFun #ChocolateEggs URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/community-easter-egg-hunt-2/ LOCATION:Paula G. Manship YMCA\, 8100 YMCA Plaza Drive\, Baton Rouge\, 70810\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SIP-Community-Easter-Egg-Hunt-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="SIP Initiative":MAILTO:SIPINITIATIVE@GMAIL.COM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20230110T222451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T164412Z UID:1515-1728745200-1728752400@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP: 4th Annual Bullying & Suicide Awareness Runway Show DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-suicide-awareness-fashion-show/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Networking Event,Resource Distribution ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/462544911_1066690435461621_1945792054418611432_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20241010T223105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T173247Z UID:1519-1727740800-1735084799@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP: The S.T.E.A.L.T.H. Project DESCRIPTION:The Stitches’ Group is honored to present our annual holiday project\, The S.T.E.A.L.T.H. (Service Team of Elves and Angels Laboring Together to Help) Holiday Project.\nThe S.T.E.A.L.T.H. Holiday Project is different from traditional holiday projects by who it aims to help. It seeks those who do not normally receive assistance and would not speak of their hardship. The families who do not have\, are struggling to get by\, and often would never ask for handouts or a hand up will get many of their wishes granted during this season of giving with your help. \n \nHow Can You Get Involved?\nThere are several ways to be involved \n \n\nOur Angels adopt members of the families and provide gifts for them. They create the miracles that make this initiative work. \n\n \nOur Elves are the backbone of our process. They pick up presents\, wrap presents\, help with social media & assist with delivering presents. \n\n \nSanta’s – Our Santa’s are our special stars that wrap presents & deliver presents to the kids all over the Capitol City & surrounding area!! They provide door to door service dressed in unique Santa hats!! \n\n \n\nElves\n \nAngels\n \nSanta’s\n\n\n \nYou can choose one way to help or many ways!! We want the experience to be as fulfilling for you as it is for the families we serve. Let’s make a bigger impact on our community to show how much we care!! \n \n \n \nApplications DO NOT need to be submitted by a member of the family – however\, we will need to speak to the adult/parent in the family prior to actually accepting that family for assistance. \n \nAll families applying for assistance must reside in Louisiana. \n \n\nApply\n \nNominate a Family\n\n \nWhat Do The Families Need & Want?\nFamilies are nominated and selected based on need and circumstances. \n \n(We do not accept or give out any violent or offensive toys\, books or gifts of any type.) \n \nAll gifts will need to be into one of our drop off locations by Dec. 15th. \n \nWhere Do People Drop Off Presents?\nThe Stitches Group HQ Office\n11616 Southfork Avenue\, Suite 400\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70816 \n \nHow Do The Presents Get Wrapped & Delivered?\nWe are counting on our Elves & Santa Clauses to gather to wrap presents\, deliver presents and show those in and around the Capitol city we love them!!! \n \nThe Stitches Group and their partners will host a wrapping party and the launching point for Santa take off for delivery.  (TBA) \n \n\nAdopt a Family / Donate\n\n \nWho do we talk to for more details & sign up?\nAll Marketing & P.R. contact: \n \n225.955.4971 info@thestitchesgroup.com \n \nThank you again. Share our vision and ask others to join us! All ages are welcome! URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-the-stealth-project/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/S.T.E.A.L.T.H.-2024-.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20240421T152548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T152548Z UID:1871-1714212000-1714222800@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:Red Wig Walk 2024 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/red-wig-walk-2024/ LOCATION:AZ Young Park\, 800 3rd Street\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70801\, 800 Third Street\, BATON ROUGE\, LA\, 70801\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Awareness,Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Red-Wig-Walk-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20240111T042527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T042527Z UID:1751-1711278000-1711288800@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:Community Easter Egg Hunt DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/community-easter-egg-hunt/ LOCATION:C B Pennington Jr YMCA\, 15550 Old Hammond Hwy\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70816\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Community-Easter-Egg-Hunt-2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20230110T222129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T222129Z UID:1513-1692439200-1692446400@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP: Fall Outreach DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-fall-outreach/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20230110T221914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T221914Z UID:1511-1689415200-1689424200@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP: Summer Outreach DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-summer-outreach/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20230110T221402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T221402Z UID:1507-1681552800-1681560000@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP Unsheltered Outreach - Spring Community Outreach DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-unsheltered-outreach-spring-community-outreach/ CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T174053 CREATED:20230110T215116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T215116Z UID:1500-1673690400-1673697600@sipinitiative.org SUMMARY:SIP Unsheltered Outreach - Blanket & Soup Giveaway DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sipinitiative.org/event/sip-unsheltered-outreach-blanket-soup-giveaway/ LOCATION:It Takes a Village\, 136 St. Vincent De Paul Drive\, Baton Rouge\, 70802\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Resource Distribution,Unsheltered Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sipinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/thumbnail_IMG_9315.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jeremy L. Blunt":MAILTO:sip.initiative@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR