By Paige Gurgainers

The Greater Minden Chamber held a ribbon cutting for a new non-profit in Cotton Valley last Friday.  

The Rock La, owned and operated by Olivia Carter, provides a safe haven for women and young children 13 years of age or younger who are homeless, leaving domestic violence situations, recently incarcerated or freed from trafficking.  

“Depending on the case regarding the children we may bend the rules. We help case by case,” said Carter. “We partner with The Gingerbread House to receive certification in each program.” 

They offer counseling, job placement assistance and transportations. “We also support entrepreneurship to those who seek a different way of providing and creating their own paths of self-sufficiency,” said Carter.  

This mission hits home for Carter who was also at one point a victim but is now a survivor herself. She said, “I promised the Lord if He got me out of my situation that I would go back and help other women who need help.” 

To learn more about their cause or to get involved visit https://therocklainc.org/