Marissa Winters
Marissa has lived in Lafayette since 2014 and quickly fell in love with Louisiana culture, community spirit and the amazing food!!
Marissa is the Director of Healthy Acadiana at the United Way of Acadiana and loves to be the helper.
Marissa has a 5 year old named Jackson and absolutely loves being his Mama. Follow along with them as they navigate the waters of school, co-parenting, and so much more.
From Newcomer To Insider: A Non-Native’s Guide To Lafayette’s Mardi Gras
From Newcomer To Insider: A Non-Native's Guide To Lafayette's Mardi Gras
It feels like yesterday when I arrived in Lafayette as a wide-eyed newcomer, utterly clueless about what lay ahead. If someone had told me...
Creating Christmas Magic Together :: Empowering Our Sons To Share In Christmas Magic!
Creating Christmas Magic Together :: Empowering Our Sons To Share In Christmas Magic!
Can we talk about something that's been on my mind this holiday season? You might've seen this video circling around — where...
Building Brighter Futures :: Resources For Developing Minds Initiative
Building Brighter Futures :: Resources For Developing Minds Initiative
Hey Mamas,
I'm not just sharing this because I am the Director of Community Health at United Way of Acadiana and the initiative lead- I genuinely love...
From Play-Doh To Real Dough :: Sculpting Financially Savvy Kids
From Play-Doh To Real Dough :: Sculpting Financially Savvy Kids
Let's face it, no one wants to talk money! It can be such a snooze-fest. Sometimes, your eyes may glaze over, with the awkwardness of...
Ways to Give Back to Acadiana This Holiday Season
What better way to get into the Holiday Spirit than to get into the community spirit? Lafayette Mom is encouraging you to give back to Acadiana's families by participating in one (or more) of...
PJ’s To School Days :: Back-to-School Hacks
PJ's To School Days :: Back-to-School Hacks
The Lafayette Mom crew is full of parents whose kiddos are entering into their first-year school journey, seasoned school-parents and somewhere in between. My son will be in...
Book Recommendation :: The Testaments By Margaret Atwood
Book Recommendation :: The Testaments By Margaret Atwood
I'm sure you've watched "The Handmaid's Tale" by now, right? Well, I also read the book, and I have to admit, it evoked such strong emotions in...
Cultivating Community :: The Seed Library
Cultivating Community: The Seed Library
Hey there, Mamas!
I am the Director of Community Health and the facilitator of the Healthy Acadiana Coalition at United Way of Acadiana. I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with...
From Exes To Allies :: Discovering New Depths Of Co-Parenting And Friendship
From Exes To Allies :: Discovering New Depths Of Co-Parenting And Friendship
Life has a way of surprising us, doesn't it? Following my divorce, I purchased a house that has become our cherished sanctuary—a place...
Creating Health Equity :: Exploring Social Determinants Of Health In Acadiana
Creating Health Equity :: Exploring Social Determinants Of Health In Acadiana
Hello, fellow moms and parents!
Welcome to our blog series on social determinants of health (SDOH) and the community initiatives we can support to make...