Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union, Campus Federal Credit Union, EFCU Financial, La Capitol Federal Credit Union, Neighbors Federal Credit Union and Pelican Credit Union joined together to host the 21st Annual Baton Rouge Area Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament at Santa Maria Golf Course on November 3, 2025. This event raised over $54,000 for Redstick C.A.R.E.S. which helps bridge the gap in access to mental, behavioral and social health services for underserved individuals in the Baton Rouge area. The funds raised through this tournament will directly support outreach programs, care coordination and community-based initiatives that foster resilience and connection.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Baton Rouge credit union community for rallying behind our mission,” said Tara Dixon, CEO, Co-Founder of Redstick C.A.R.E.S. “Their support through this tournament helps us expand access to critical mental, behavioral and social health services for those who need it most. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected Baton Rouge.”
Each year, the tournament showcases the cooperative spirit that defines credit unions, reflecting their shared commitment to the philosophy of “people helping people.” As not-for-profit financial institutions, credit unions prioritize giving back by supporting their communities, investing in meaningful partnerships and returning earnings to members through lower loan rates, higher dividends and financial education resources.
Thank you to all of the generous sponsors! SWBC Mortgage and Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union were the platinum sponsors of the event, and over 150 professionals from credit unions and local businesses supported this great cause.
To view tournament pictures, visit https://www.facebook.com/redstickcares/. For more information on credit unions, visit MyCreditUnion.gov.
Photo caption: (L to R front) Ashley Roussel, Redstick C.A.R.E.S. Board President; Jane Verret, President & CEO at Campus Federal Credit Union; Danielle Sonnier, President & CEO at Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Michael Hooper, President & CEO at La Capitol Federal Credit Union; Tara Dixon, CEO, Co-Founder Redstick C.A.R.E.S.; (L to R back) Jeffrey Conrad, CEO at Pelican Credit Union; Tom Kuslikis, President & CEO at EFCU Financial; Steve Webb, President & CEO at Neighbors Federal Credit Union; Jannean Dixon, CEO, Co-Founder Redstick C.A.R.E.S.
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Redstick C.A.R.E.S. is a Baton Rouge-based non-profit dedicated to building a more resilient community by improving access to mental, behavioral, and social health services for underserved populations. Through a focus on human connection and community collaboration, the organization works to transform how care is delivered and accessed across the region.