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Back in 2024 at Best Practices in Phoenix Arizona we met some incredible people from Orphan Grain Train. Since that time, we have worked together to help those in need. Just recently with the rise of food insecurity issues in our area, I reached out to OGT and asked if they would be willing toContinue reading “Orphan Grain Train Lends a helping hand to those in need in Southeast Louisiana”

Time may be running out for this year, but thankfully you still have time to provide Forged by Fire Services an IRA charitable rollover gift for 2025! This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.Continue reading “Can it ever be too late?”

We made a quick trip to Dallas Texas to visit an organization called Texas on Mission. I reached out to this organization because they have multiple laundry units that have been in service for years now. With our LWML grant build, I figured it would be beneficial if we took a ride over and learnedContinue reading “Texas on Mission”

The Forged by Fire team is excited to announce a new annual supporter to our ministry, Legacy Deo! We received this exciting news this afternoon and feel truly blessed by this partnership as we strive to serve those in need. For those who have not heard of Legacy Deo, there mission is to inspire givingContinue reading “Forged by Fire and Legacy Deo”

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! The Forged by Fire team is thankful for the many blessings that you have bestowed upon us this year. Because of your prayers, financial support and volunteer hours, we have been able to make an impact in the communities we serve. Yes, because of you!Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”

Last week we were part of a group of local St. Tammany Parish and Lacombe community leaders who came together to provide some much needed resources to the residents of Lacombe. Gerrin Narcisse organized an amazing team of people to put this event on. We were blessed to be able to raise enough funds toContinue reading “Lacombe Community Outreach Event”

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This week we were able to make a couple sizeable donations to local ministries who help those in need in our communities. FBF is committed to using our connections and resources to serve those in who are experiencing food insecurity issues in our current climate. The Samaritan Center in Mandeville Louisiana is a Christ centeredContinue reading “Filling the void”

We had a great evening in Slidell Louisiana at Heritage Park for the annual “Night out against crime” event sponsored by Slidell PD. Forged by Fire teamed up with our local Walmart Neighborhood Market stores to bring some delicious food to the community. We are really blessed to work with Walmart on projects like this.Continue reading “Night Out Against Crime”

Another successful Jambalaya Fest is in the books! Thanks to the incredible group of volunteers that made this year a huge success. This year we were joined by some friends from the Chicago area. They cooked up some delicious Italian beef sandwiches and of course Chicago style hot dogs. This was combined with our typicalContinue reading “Jambalaya Fest”