Newsletter (CEO Corner) - Gulf Coast Social Services, Louisiana

March 31, 2025

CEO Corner: March 31, 2025

It's Women's History Month! In this edition of the Gulf Coast Social Services CEO Corner Newsletter, we want to take a moment to honor and celebrate the remarkable women whose dedication and compassion are at the heart of our mission.

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March 10, 2025

CEO Corner: March 10, 2025

As we step into March, we reflect on an incredible Mardi Gras season filled with celebration, tradition, and community spirit across Louisiana! From parades and balls to local celebrations, our Gulf Coast Social Services team, families, and community partners came together to celebrate the enjoyment of Carnival while continuing our mission of care and support.

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February 21, 2025

CEO Corner: February 21, 2025

As we step into February, Gulf Coast Social Services has a lot going on across the state! This month, we’re continuing to celebrate the incredible work of our team, hearing & sharing powerful stories from our clients, and spotlighting some of our outstanding staff members who go above and beyond every day.

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February 4, 2025

CEO Corner: February 4, 2025

Reflecting on a Year of Growth: GCSS Achievements, Year-End Impact, and Snowy Delights — Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond

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December 31, 2024

CEO Corner: December 31, 2024

THANK YOU…. As we close out 2024 and welcome the New Year, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for all that you do, have done and will continue to do in upcoming year.

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December 24, 2024

CEO Corner: December 24, 2024

As we approach the close of another extraordinary year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. This holiday season is a time for reflection, joy, and connection, and it’s also an opportunity to celebrate the incredible impact we have made together as a community.

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December 13, 2024

CEO Corner: December 13, 2024

As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible generosity and support we’ve received so far this holiday season. Giving Tuesday was a great success, and it’s all thanks to you.

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December 3, 2024

CEO Corner: December 3, 2024

There’s still time to make a lasting impact this #GivingTuesday.

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December 3, 2024

CEO Corner: December 3, 2024

This #GivingTuesday, I invite you to join us in the spirit of generosity and impact as we work together to create lasting change across Louisiana.

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November 27, 2024

CEO Corner: November 27, 2024

As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the countless blessings we share and to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you.

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November 18, 2024

CEO Corner: November 18, 2024

As we enter November and look toward the holiday season, we want to take a moment to recognize and honor the veterans in our Gulf Coast Social Services community.

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October 31, 2024

CEO Corner: October 31, 2024

This edition is all about celebrating the incredible women leaders within our agency and highlighting the amazing work that we do, in collaboration with our community partner, South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA). We will spotlight two of the impactful programs we run in the Houma region in collaboration with SCLHSA, LeCirque Mentoring and our SCLHSA Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program.

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October 15, 2024

CEO Corner: October 15, 2024

In this edition we’re excited to introduce you to our Sr. Director of Operations, Dr. Marcus Alexander, share the story of our 92-year-old Veteran client, Sgt. Friday and we extend our condolences for a long-term employee and friend.

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September 30, 2024

CEO Corner: September 30, 2024

We are excited to announce the release of our CEO Corner Newsletter, featuring our dedicated regional directors who play a crucial role in our mission to support the community.

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October 3, 2022

Fundamental #24 Be a Lifelong Learner

Own your development. Seek out and take advantage of every opportunity to gain more knowledge, to increase your skills and to become a greater expert. Be resourceful about learning and sharing best practice.

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September 26, 2022

Fundamental #23 Show Meaningful Appreciation

Recognizing people doing things right is more effective than pointing out when they do things wrong. Regularly extend meaningful acknowledgment and appreciation - in all directions throughout our organization

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September 21, 2022

Fundamental #22 Make Quality Personal

Demonstrate a passion for excellence and take pride in the quality of everything you touch and everything you do. Good is not enough. Always ask yourself, "Is this my best work?"

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February 14, 2020

3rd Annual Valentine’s Day / Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball

Free event for our clients with developmental disabilities and their families. We would love to have local businesses and individuals sponsors for this event.

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January 13, 2020

Ross Dress for Less Partners with Gulf Coast’s Houma Region

The nation’s largest off-price retail chain- chose Gulf Coast Social Services’ LeCirque Youth Mentoring program in Houma as one of the beneficiaries of their annual fundraiser.

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December 29, 2017

Baton Rouge Giving Tree 2017

Gulf Coast Social Services’ Baton Rouge clients in our Waiver, Foster Care, and Mentoring programs were adopted once again by the parishioners of St. George Catholic Church to receive Christmas gifts.

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December 22, 2017

Baton Rouge Bar Association’s Holiday Star Program

In mid-December a few of our Baton Rouge clients were recipients of holiday gifts donated by members of the Baton Rouge Bar Association’s Holiday Star Gift Distribution program.

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October 17, 2017

Nicole Wesley Joins the GCSS Team as Houma Area Supervisor

Houma, LA – Willie Green, Gulf Coast Social Services (GCSS) New Orleans and Houma Regional Director, is pleased to announce that Nicole Wesley has joined Gulf Coast’s management team.

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